February 2014 E-Newsletter
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IN THIS EDITION:DRA Kicks Off 2014 With A Bang! |
DRA Kicks Off 2014 With A Bang!Dear Friends, We are just a month into the New Year and already have reason to celebrate: this morning DRA attended a ribbon cutting at Dyckman Street Subway Station in New York City which now has a fully functioning elevator, thanks to DRA’s work in transportation accessibility This important progress is just the tip of the iceberg. Other endeavors for 2014 include working to expand the impact of our 2013 victories: equipping cities and universities across the country with adequate disaster preparedness plans and accessible course curriculum. DRA is also working to set new precedents, including ensuring that people with disabilities can exercise their basic rights to voting, education, healthcare, and transportation. We at DRA are excited to see what the future holds and could not take on the challenge of making the world more accessible without you: our family of supporters. We are so grateful to each and every person who contributes to DRA. Thank you for your vote of confidence. Sincerely, Larry Paradis |
Board Member Spotlight: Dan BrownDan Brown, Partner, Sheppard Mullin, New York City Chair, Sheppard Mullin Pro Bono Committee
In January, DRA’s Board Member Dan Brown (right, with Sid Wolinsky) was featured inAmerican Lawyer Magazine for his advocacy on behalf of people with disabilities. DRA caught up with Dan to learn what motivates him to do this important work. Want to meet Dan and learn more about DRA’s work in New York? Save Wednesday, May 21st for an inspirational evening event hosted by Sheppard Mullin in New York City. Why did you join DRA’s Board of Directors? Why do you think DRA’s work is important? Describe your most rewarding moment working with DRA. What is on the horizon for DRA in New York? |
New Faces Of DRA: Khubaib and LaylaMeet Khubaib Iqbal and Layla Oghabian, DRA’s newest litigation assistantsKhubaib joins DRA’s New York office from Rutgers University, where he received a BS in Biological sciences. Khubaib developed an interest in public service while volunteering with the Al-Khidmat Foundation in Pakistan where he provided basic health education and prepared disaster relief packages. He is excited to be a part of the DRA team—doing selfless work benefiting vulnerable populations and plans to pursue a career as a civil rights lawyer. Layla is the newest addition to DRA’s California office. She recently received her BA in Political Science from UC Berkeley. Layla serves on the board of the North American Students of Cooperation (NASCO) which has given her insight on tackling adversity faced by members of minority groups and effectively advocating for change. Layla hopes that DRA will bring her one step closer to achieving her goal of becoming an attorney in the public sector. |
DRA Defends The Right To Vote
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Recruiting Summers And Fellows
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Mark Your 2014 CalendarsWednesday, May 21st in New York- DRA and Sheppard Mullin will host an event in New York City to celebrate our success and chart our plans for the future. Fall in California- DRA is pleased to announce the return of our famed Eagle & Turkey Awards in November of 2014. Don’t miss this fun-filled event that highlights the nation’s disability heroes! Date and time TBD. |