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News & Advocacy in Disability Rights

WELCOME TO THE OCTOBER 1998 ISSUE of MAINSTREAM MAGAZINE

Cover Story

Everybody Wins With The ADA
From coast to coast, people with disabilities and our friends celebrated the 8th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Justice For All sponsored a contest on the theme Everybody Wins With The ADA. More than 80 events entered -- and every one was a winner.

Categories included are: Most Creative, Most Fun, Most In-Your-Face, Most Unique, Largest, Smallest, Most Educational, Best Theme, Most Productive, Best Family Orientation, Most Diverse Activities, Most Adventurous/"Sweat-Inducing," Most Informational, Best Advocacy, Best Awareness Building, Best Cultural Focus, Most Effective, Best Political Impact, Most Media, and "In A Class By Itself."

FEATURES

Co-oping Services
Condo dwellers band together to hire personal attendent services.
By Carrie Smoot

Cleaning Up
Resource Guide: The bathroom is one of the most important areas of your home. Accessibility and ease of use is crucial, from using the toilet to taking a bath or shower. Fortunately, there are plenty of companies making products to help you make your bathroom work for you. They are listed below. Check them out þ and don't miss the note at the end!
By the Editors

DEPARTMENTS

Editorial by Cyndi Jones

Letters to the Editor

News and Commentary

Column by William G. Stothers

Calendar of events

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