[COPAA-NEWS] Announcing The National Forum on Disability Issues, a Nonpartisan Presidential Candidates Forum

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[COPAA-NEWS] Announcing The National Forum on Disability Issues, a Nonpartisan Presidential Candidates Forum

Announcing the National Forum on Disability Issues, featuring the 2008 Presidential Candidates (invited)

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), a national disability nonprofit, organized this event along with over 80 sponsoring national, state, and local disability organizations. The non-partisan forum commemorates the 18th anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and addresses the issues most important to the disability community in the current electoral cycle.

When: Saturday July 26, 2008 from 12:30pm-4:00pm Eastern Time

Where: This forum take place in Columbus Ohio. Members of the public may attend in person or watch the forum via web cast.

Who: Presidential campaign candidates Senator McCain will participate via satellite; Senator Tom Harkin will appear in person on Senator Obama's behalf as he is traveling outside the country. News anchor and journalist Judy Woodruff will select the questions and will moderate. How to Register: For more information or to register for this event visit http://www.aapd.com/News/election/080423aapd.htm Registration is free and still open, but organizers urge those desiring to attend to register soon. Advance registration is required to view the web cast and ensures that your computer is able to properly stream the video. COPAA thanks AAPD for organizing this event and we announce this opportunity as an informational service only. As a reminder to COPAA members, it is our policy to prohibit discussions and debates about the specific presidential candidates or their views on COPAA's listservs and forums.

Marshall

Executive Director

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. (COPAA)

PO Box 6767

Towson, MD 21285

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