A champion of rights for the disabled, Tony Coelho, Board Chair of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), who authored, in part, the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act, carries on the fight for the rights of the disabled in today’s issues. On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen and co-host Randy Dyer, talk to Tony about his lifelong advocacy, his personal story with epilepsy and how a structured settlement can assist those living with disabilities.

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According to the Census Bureau, 54 million Americans have a disability. In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, on this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes colleague, Randy Dyer and guests, Gary L. Talbot, the Assistant General Manager for System Wide Accessibility with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and Andrew J. Imparato, Full‑time President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Association of People with Disabilities, AAPD, to discuss the latest on the Americans with Disabilities Act. They take a look at how the down economy has affected programs for the disabled, the biggest issues facing people with disabilities today and the progress made over the years for people with disabilities.

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According to the US Census Bureau, 54 million American personally experience some form of disability. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen welcomes Andrew J. Imparato, president and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities to discuss living with disabilities under the new administration.   Hear about  the AAPD and its mission, President Obama’s efforts to empower people with disabilities and and how structured settlements can help.

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Did you know that over 50 million Americans are disabled? Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen, head of NE Operations for Ringler Associates, as we discuss structuring settlements with disabled clients. Our special guest is Andy Imparato, President and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), who shares his moving story of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder in law school. He shares the management of his disability as well as important information about new legislation, outreach and advocacy for all disabled people. Be sure to listen to this insightful show!

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