Announcements - Week of May 13, 2009

Affiliate News

• » UCP of Oregon and Southwest Washington: The List. Hear the stories of the people UCP supports and find out how UCP is helping people with disabilities realize their dreams. (June 25, 2009)

Other News

• » Boston Globe: Perfectly Happy. Study demonstrates that blindness does not equal unhappiness.
• » Associated Press: Research suggests children can recover from autism
• » China Daily: Ballet girl battles for dream after Games fame
• » Nonprofit Times: Using your Form 990 for marketing opportunities.
• » Conversation Agent Blog: Answering the Social Phone. A look at the worries and objections that people have using social media
• » Marketing Daily: Is My Brand Right For Twitter? Questions to ask before engaging the Twitter social network.
• » Nonprofit Technology Network: Learn to Use (and Maximize) Your Google Grant from The Google Grants Team
• » Get Fully Funded Blog: Don't Blame it on the Economy!
• » PBS Media Shift: Issue Advocacy on the Internet, Part 1

Take Action

• » Disability Policy Collaboration: National Call-In Day. Make the Call to Ensure Sure Long Term Services and Services are Included in Health Care Reform. Toll Free Number: 866-459-9232: Light Up Congressional Switchboards on May 13^th! (Click here for suggested talking points).