3, 2, 1... Happy New Year!

Happy Friday, and bring in 2011 with some of our favorite Twitterers: FF @HHDCranch @TouchBionics @deafpolitics

“...all of us should have an equal opportunity to develop our talents.” -msg @disabilityedu with the speaker of these timeless words

2010 Recap: advocacy, where we were and where we are heading. 2010 saw much growth, but there is a ways to go... http://ht.ly/3wdjD

Does your organization have the critical "it" factor? Hint: it has to do with training, and it may surprise you that... http://ht.ly/3wdgx

“Pretty is something you're born with. But beautiful, that's an equal opportunity adjective.” -Anonymous. Let's get beautiful, people.

Managers: grow your talent! Read more about employee supports, and facilitating the growth of human capital: http://ht.ly/3wd8Y

When it comes to equal opportunity, who is guaranteed more: children, or adults? Read and leave your thoughts, please! http://ht.ly/3tn92

Disability advocates: browse these resources from PDA and start strong this coming year. Products and information here: http://ht.ly/3pS4W

Professionals, Parents, Educators: have you looked at our Specials? We have disability resources for all budgets... http://ht.ly/3tn1W

Be sure to visit the Disability Training Fan page! New articles and insights each day: http://ht.ly/3lC1k

From office space to products, successful businesses think "Universal". Read more on the concept of Universal Design: http://ht.ly/3pSup

Happy Holidays! Take a moment to reflect on the individuals for whom you are grateful, and don't be afraid to let them know!

Happy Friday everyone! FF: HRintelligence AAPD EnabldFinancial PressSec Disc_Health

Do you know the difference between IQ and EQ? IQ is static, but EQ can be developed. Learn how... http://ht.ly/3pSCX

Support disability and spread awareness by Liking our Facebook page! Located here: http://ht.ly/3lC1k

Be sure to visit the Disability Training Fan page! New articles and insights each day: http://ht.ly/3lC1k

Are those with disability really the "first fired and last rehired" in tough economic times? Full story here http://ht.ly/3pSP9

Back by popular demand: 3 Reasons to Engage in Disability Training. Full article on the Disability Training Blog: http://ht.ly/3lCI7

Be sure to visit the Disability Training Fan page! New articles and insights each day: http://ht.ly/3lC1k

@wheelchairsteve: we found this article that you may enjoy (here: http://ht.ly/3pSF9 ) Do you help people transition to the workplace?

Gaining a competitive advantage with dynamic Soft Skills & Sensitivity Training: a must read (full article here http://ht.ly/3pSCX)

Become a proactive business leader: prepare for 2011 with updated, leading disability resources from PDA: http://ht.ly/3pSwg

Voice your opinion via @disabilitygov --what can be done to make make service dogs more acceptable in the workplace? ( http://ht.ly/3pSl6 )

Do you think in terms of universal design? Read more about this strategy for creating accessible businesses, and... http://ht.ly/3pSup

Disability Advocates: don't miss this training article! http://ht.ly/3pS4W

The fight for equal opportunity should not end with getting children with disability into schools. It should proceed... http://ht.ly/3lCOW

Happy Sunday everyone! Take some time to relax and prepare for a busy week, and an even busier upcoming holiday!

The breakdown: 3 Reasons to Engage in Disability Training. Read the full article on the Disability Training Blog: http://ht.ly/3lCI7

Have a great weekend Friends! Be safe!

Join Disability Training in this special look at IDEA, equal opportunity, and what it means moving forward... http://ht.ly/3lCyL

Those with disability among "first fired and last rehired" in tough economic times. Read more about this shocking... http://ht.ly/3lCpl

Be sure to visit the Disability Training Fan page! New articles and insights each day: http://ht.ly/3lC1k

Disability employers: are you with, or in spite of, the ADA? Read more: http://ht.ly/3lBWj

Read this heartfelt and inspiring account of a parent with an Autistic child: http://ht.ly/3lBTj Message your thoughts, please.

The ADA and your organization... are they working together? http://ht.ly/3hOuk

Advocates: helping someone with the career hunt? Don't miss this article: http://ht.ly/3hOsX

Small changes, BIG results. How can you make a difference? http://ht.ly/3hOrj

Here's more troubling evidence of the "first fired last hired" trend: http://ht.ly/3hOqc

Have a safe weekend, Friends!

Psychiatric disorders: the silent disabilities. Read more on identifying and helping those with... http://ht.ly/3hOmG

President Obama celebrates the 35th anniversary of IDEA. But we can do better! More here: http://ht.ly/3hOiw

Troubling: Those with disabilities "first fired and last hired" in bad times. More here... http://ht.ly/3hOgN

Do you have Soft Skills? They are one of the largest factors for success. More here: http://ht.ly/3fDE2

Be sure to follow Disability Training on THE social network: http://ht.ly/3hO9l

Troubling: Those with disabilities "first fired and last hired" in bad times. More here... http://ht.ly/3hOgN

Does searching for a job have you overwhelmed? Read this article on personal reflection, strategy formation, and... http://ht.ly/3fDCW

What defines a person with a disability? Could it be societal? Read about the Social Model for Disability: http://ht.ly/3fDA1

Can the wings of a butterfly affect the weather patterns of the future? We think so. Especially when it comes to... http://ht.ly/3fDsU

Further disability employment research by taking part in the Wash U mobility study: http://ht.ly/3fDwg

The most important workplace skill set? Soft Skills. Read more here: http://ht.ly/3fDE2

Man to ride 200+ miles in solar power wheelchair to raise disability and sustainability awareness? Yes. Story here: http://ht.ly/3fDqT

Happy Holidays! Have a Caregiver you are thankful for? Visit the DT Blog and read about ways to show your appreciation: http://ht.ly/3fDpt

Join PDA for a special look at Assistive Tech, and what it means for the businesses of tomorrow: http://ht.ly/3beBg

Further your organization's Inclusion efforts with the Becker Work Adjustment Profile: http://ht.ly/3betS

Visit us on Facebook and receive full stories, engaging media, and a place to share your thoughts! http://ht.ly/3bexB

What better way to build Inclusive workplaces than through awareness? Read more, and share your thoughts! http://ht.ly/3beq7

Become on PDA Fan on Facebook & receive full access to stories, research articles, media, & more all this week! http://ht.ly/3beln

Has assistive tech really helped disability? How can we measure progress? Dive deeper with this interesting article: http://ht.ly/3beiX

Join PDA on Facebook next week for new stories, media, and more! Visit us here: http://ht.ly/3beg3

Ill-equipped disability employers, the BWAP, & impetus for change. Visit PDA to read more: http://ht.ly/3becY

Cater learning environments-- both elementary and professional-- with the principles of Universal Design: http://ht.ly/3be6K

"Secure your own mask before attempting to secure the mask of another.." -the FAA is on to something: http://ht.ly/3bdZR

Do you know which segment of the US population is growing the fastest? It may surprise you... http://ht.ly/3bdNO

It's that time of year! Order now and SAVE on leading disability education and training resources from PDA: http://ht.ly/3bdLn

Celebrate national Family Caregiver month! Getting involved is easy, visit PDA to learn more: http://ht.ly/3bckk

Disability Assessment- are you leveraging the power of your employees correctly? http://ht.ly/38nZK

Full articles, product reviews, and more on Facebook! Visit us at http://ht.ly/38nOU

A Night of Too Many Stars, helping those with disability NOW. Get the recap of the Comedy Central event here: http://ht.ly/38nMK

Is your organization ready to serve the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population? Find out here: http://ht.ly/38nKi

Soft Skills and Sensitivity Training are great complements-- but do you know why? Read more here: http://ht.ly/38nI5

Can simple word changes dramatically affect attitudes? Read about Rosa's Law and share your thoughts: http://ht.ly/38nFV

Here's a GREAT idea-- Bipolar Foundation competing for Pepsi grant. Program will award 1 lucky donor a free iPad! More: http://ht.ly/38nBY

Thanks for the RT @EnabldFinancial! You may share your thoughts on our blog if you'd like: http://ping.fm/j3ZIp

Does your organization promote autonomy? Read more on the power of autonomous individuals: http://ht.ly/38nsI

@BuggyBag, thanks for the feedback! We will continue to report on our evolving legislation, so stay tuned!

Searching for a way to optimize your organizational structure? Employee autonomy may be the key... http://ht.ly/3013k

PDA is now on Facebook! You may visit our Fanpage at http://ht.ly/33st8

Has technology helped disability employment? Read this thought provoking article http://ht.ly/33soh --and share your thoughts!

Shopping for resources on a tight budget? PDA has education Specials for educators and business professionals alike: http://ht.ly/33srT

Educators, business professionals, and parents-- the newest articles & media are now available on Facebook! Here: http://ht.ly/33spY

Have you heard of Universal Design? Do you know how to best implement it within your organization? Interesting: http://ht.ly/33smK

Here's a great article on the power of autonomous individuals: http://ht.ly/33slc

Don't forget to follow us on Facebook! http://ht.ly/33skp

HR professionals: interested in diversity resources? Browse our Clearance Collection at http://ht.ly/33sjF

How sound is the infrastructure of your organization? Will it survive disability employment efforts? Read more: http://ht.ly/301as

Read about Geraldo Rivera's Willowbrook expose, and what it means for disability awareness: http://ht.ly/3019d

Empowered Employees = Autonomous Employee = Free Info Flow = Productivity. More here: http://ht.ly/3011R

What is Frontotemporal dementia, and how is is different? Read about it here http://ht.ly/300Xm and don't forget to share!

Only 2 more weeks to apply for the AAHD Scholarship Program! More information here: http://ht.ly/2M3iv --Oh, and Happy Halloween!

Prefer updates on Facebook over Twitter? Visit us on The Social Network and stay informed: http://ht.ly/300Uj

SAVE on disability resource bundles at Program Development Associates, ideal for business professionals & educators: http://ht.ly/300QU

What can you do to break the barriers to disability employment? http://ht.ly/300OO

Professionals, Educators, Parents-- come one, come all! Browse unbeatable disability resource clearance specials: http://ht.ly/300NX

Spread awareness on Facebook! Like the PDA Fan page, and stay in touch with the latest disability news: http://ht.ly/300LL

Senile Dementia takes a toll on all those involved, both in the home and in the workplace. Know the stages: http://ht.ly/300Ke

Read about the Proloquo2Go app for the iPad-- helping children with disabilities. Read more on WSJ: http://ht.ly/2WabM

There are over 122,000 children with Spina Bifida in the US alone. Without AWARENESS, this number will grow. More: http://ht.ly/2T1hw

Thanks @AccessWGBH for this article on the iPad as a tool for children with disabilities: http://ht.ly/2Wa9B

In the D.C. area? Don't forget about the @AADP Comendium this Wednesday. Breakfast available! More info: http://ht.ly/2M3bS

The Proloquo2go, assistive technology in your pocket: http://ht.ly/2WadV

Spina Bifida may develop within 28 days of pregnancy, even before a Mother knows she's pregnant. Spread Awareness: http://ht.ly/2T1ca

Don't miss Comedy Central's Autism Benefit tomorrow night!

Spina Bifida may develop within 28 days of pregnancy, even before a Mother knows she's pregnant. Spread Awareness: http://ht.ly/2T1ca

Help reduce the rate of Spina Bifida by becoming AWARE. A great article for a great cause: http://ht.ly/2T19S

Reminder: TODAY is Cook County (Chicago ILL)'s 20th annual ADA Job Fair for Persons with Disabilities! More: http://ht.ly/2T145

Attention Chicago! Cook County will be sponsoring their 20th annual ADA Job Fair for People with Disabilities: http://ht.ly/2T0Xf

Don't miss the ACB/ HBO collaboration tomorrow night! Monica & David, audio description aired at 8pm EST: http://ht.ly/2OOyQ

Chicago, don't forget! Tomorrow will be the 20th annual Cook County Job Fair for Persons with Disabilities! More: http://ht.ly/2T10l

American Council for Blind & HBO team up for a special audio description of Monica & David-- Read more: http://ht.ly/2OOuB

Paralyzed Vets celebrate National Disability Employment Month: http://ht.ly/2OO9c

We've heard of inclusive classrooms, but have you heard of inclusive playgrounds? Kentucky certainly has; story here: http://ht.ly/2M3qn

Washington Post: Officials obligated to do more for people with vision loss. Full story: http://ht.ly/2OO4h

Theatres now receiving grants to incorporate captioning tech. First one to be in Hollywood: http://ht.ly/2ONYr

Did you know? This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week: http://ht.ly/2OOog

Last year, she made Moto-X competition history as the 1st hearing-impaired medalist. This year, she... http://ht.ly/2M3oL

Apply for the AAHD Scholarship Program, due November 15th! For application information, visit http://ht.ly/2M3hh

PDA would like to congratulate Ms. Dennis & Ms. Morgan in receiving the 1st ever AAHD Scholarship Program! More here: http://ht.ly/2M3fI

Join the AAPD on Capitol Hill October 27th for breakfast & the 2nd Annual Compendium of Dis Statistics-- Read more: http://ht.ly/2M39Q

Don't miss @DiscoverAbility 's Social Media Action Day on October 22nd! Read more: http://ht.ly/2HIXk

Have you been keeping up with the "Bob Bill"? Read more here: http://ht.ly/2HJAt --thank you @SocialSecurity

Courtesy of @DalaiLama: Perhaps the most significant obstruction to inter-religious harmony is a lack of appreciation...

Inspirational story of San Fran architect Chris Downey and his pursuit of work after becoming blind: http://ht.ly/2HJ7P Thanks @AndyAAPD

Population of Deaf Americans is growing twice as fast as the US population as a whole. What can your business do? More: http://ht.ly/2HJgU

Why has disability unemployment grown since the ADA enactment? What can we do about it? More here: http://ht.ly/2HIVg

Federal government calls employment for persons with disabilities "dismal": http://ht.ly/2FPCw

Tina Fey, Chris Rock... and Autism? That's right! The stars have signed on to host Comedy Central Autism Benefit: http://ht.ly/2FPpo

@SteveALee found great article on new book formats for print disable students, courtesy of Oreily.com! Full story here: http://ht.ly/2FPgo

Returning to work from disability leave? Here are some things to consider: http://ht.ly/2FP9z

Connect with @DeafMom if you have a deaf or hard of hearing teenager who would like a videophone! Thank you @DeafMom

Stay informed with the latest disability employment news and resource reviews -Visit the PDA Facebook Fan Page: http://ht.ly/2BQje

Stay informed with the latest disability employment news and resource reviews -Visit the PDA Facebook Fan Page: http://ht.ly/2BQje

University of Pittsburgh to test iPhone as instrument for Disability Employment -Read full article here: http://ht.ly/2BQdp

New article on recruiting top notch Disability Advocates, courtesy of @Freedomdsblty: http://ht.ly/2BQqY

PDA would like to reflect in solemn remembrance for the individuals who so tragically lost their lives one year ago today.

Thanks @AAP -Dept of Labor wants Your opinion regarding affirmative action for Contractors. Share your thoughts here: http://ht.ly/2BQ50

Another Reminder! 9/11 Workers' Comp Applications due by Sept. 13th --More Info Here: http://ht.ly/2BQ0N

Stay informed with the latest disability employment news and resource reviews -Visit the PDA Facebook Fan Page: http://ht.ly/2BQje

Reminder: Applications for 9/11 Workers' Compensation are due by Monday Sept. 13th. -More Info: http://ht.ly/2BPYA

New: Bridging Communication Barriers - Program Development Associates offers a variety of tools to minimize communic... http://ht.ly/18Vnfz

Like the Disability Training Fan page on Facebook! http://ht.ly/2xAuQ -stay in touch with industry news and featured programs!

A reflection on diversity awareness: http://ht.ly/2xAsQ -what does it mean to you and your organization?

Did you miss President Obama's Order for Federal disability hiring? PDA covers the story here: http://ht.ly/2xAqV

Pepsi Refresh project: The Eyewriter. Watch the video and vote for this cutting edge, open source technology: http://ht.ly/2xCh9

New: Effective Communication Skills in the Workplace - Communication skills can make or break a diverse workplace.  ... http://ht.ly/18QgrP

Cell phone apps for children with special needs, a MUST read! Full article here: http://ht.ly/2xAZr

@DisabilityGuide: source for Social Security Disability. Check them out on Twitter!

Ms. Bauer does it again with this great spotlight on the HBO series Temple Grandin: http://ht.ly/2xAn8

New: Training Resources for Diversity and Equality - This month, Program Development Associates features the Diversi... http://ht.ly/18OdI3

Self report instruments vital key to professional development: http://ht.ly/2qOzf

Unnecessary Boundaries study reveals alarming truth about Federal employment of persons with disabilities. Read more: http://ht.ly/2qOvB

Why we think the way we think, and why it MATTERS. New article on the blog: http://ht.ly/2qOcM

A tribute to disability advocate Paul Longmore: http://ht.ly/2qOiG. Your legacy will live on, and your work will be honored.

Inclusion is half the battle. What about internal employee education? Read the full story: http://ht.ly/2qO8d

Stay in touch with disability and diversity training updates with the PDA Diversity Blog: http://ht.ly/2orCz

Visit the Disability Training Facebook Fan Page! http://ping.fm/rNlaH