Month: February 2013

New HHS Language Access Plan

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has published its 2013 Language Access Plan (HHS LAP) ensuring access to the Department’s programs and activities to people with limited…

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Reuniting Families: Family Immigration Stories

TELL YOUR STORY!  Has the family immigration system failed you? Has it helped reunite your family? Has a family member you sponsored contributed to your community? Tell your story!  Help…

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Sponsorship for ADM Recovery Challenge

A letter from the Summit County ADM Support Committee:                  Are you up for the challenge?                …

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Homicide involving domestic violence in Twinsburg, Ohio

We would like to express our great condolences for the woman who died February 24 as a result of domestic violence in Twinsburg, Ohio. You can find more information about…

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APAMSA Northeast Regional Conference

Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association Keynote: Priscilla Huang, JD   Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum   REGISTRATION NOW OPEN   See our website for more details!   Please contact…

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Please Sign on to the Open Letter Addressed to the President and Congress

We are 175 short of a national goal of 500 immigrant and health organizations supporting this letter to the President and to members of Congress. We have only until this Wednesday to…

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Lots of opportunities: MIT Summer Research, Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship and CAPAL Internship Program

MIT Summer Research Experience The Department of Biological Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is presently seeking outstanding undergraduates to participate in the Research Experience for Undergraduates Program during…

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Tell the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Provide Language Access

A message from Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum: This is a critical time for health reform implementation. In just 8 months, millions of Americans will become eligible to enroll…

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Amy Rohling McGee to Present on Medicaid Expansion in Ohio

The Northeast Ohio Medicaid Expansion Coalition, the Akron Canton Medicaid Expansion Coalition, and the Mental Health Advocacy Coalition are excited to announce that Amy Rohling McGee, President of the Health Policy Institute of…

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Internet Casting Call for Japanese-American Internment Documentary

FLY ON THE WALL PRODUCTIONS is producing a documentary entitled, “For the Sake of the Children”, a 20 minute film that looks at the impact that the WWII Japanese-American internment…

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9th Annual Asian American Leadership Forum | March 16, 2013

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Illinois Immigrant Integration Summit | February 9, 2013

  Illinois Immigrant Integration Summit Malcolm X College – 1900 W. Van Buren 9:00am – 1:00pm – Saturday, Feb 9, 2013 Join the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights…

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National South Asian Summit 2013: In Pursuit of Justice

National South Asian Summit 2013 > In Pursuit of Justice April 19-22, 2013 | Washington, DC Join South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) at the National South Asian Summit 2013 to learn…

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Ohio House may again debate divisive voter photo ID issue

From Cleveland.com: COLUMBUS, Ohio — Legislation to require voters to show a photo ID at polling places, a divisive issue leading up to the 2012 election in Ohio and across…

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Save the Date: NCAPA 2013 Policy Summit on May 7, 2013

Save the date for the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA) 2013 Policy Summit on May 7, 2013 in Washington, D.C.  Click here to download a flyer. Register for…

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ASIA’s HAPI Fresh Farm Certified Organic

For Immediate Release February 5, 2013 Download this press release Contact: Susan Wong; susan.wong@asiaohio.org; (216) 881-0330 x.201 Charlie Parker; cparker@asiaohio.org; (216) 881-0330 x.220 ASIA’s HAPI Fresh Farm Certified Organic MEDINA,…

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ASIA Applauds Senate and President Obama for Prioritizing Immigration Reform

For Immediate Release February 5, 2013 Download this press release. Contact: Deborah Wang; dwang@asiaohio.org; (330) 645-5805 ASIA Applauds Senate and President Obama for Prioritizing Immigration Reform AKRON/CLEVELAND—Asian Services In Action,…

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Justice Goodwin Liu to Speak at the City Club Cleveland on Friday, February 22, 2013

Goodwin Liu, Associate Justice Supreme Court of California Our Constitution is Colorblind: Reflections on the First Justice Harlan     Friday, February 22, 2013 Reservations can be made by calling…

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LEAP Opportunities for College Students and Nonprofits

1. 2013 Leadership In Action Summer Internship Program Developing emerging young leaders Bridging self and community Taking learning beyond the classroom Approaching its 16th year, LEAP’s eight-week Leadership In Action…

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Vote for Mobile Encounters to Receive a Creative Culture Grant!

Voting is now open from February 1 – February 23, 2013 for Cuyahoga Arts & Culture’s new Creative Culture Grants program!  The Mobile Encounters project, which will help to revitalize…

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Akron Children’s Hospital Residents Connect with Southeast Asian Refugees at ASIA

For Immediate Release February 1, 2013 Download this press release. Contact: Deborah Wang; dwang@asiaohio.org; (330) 645-5805 Mary Dee; mdee@asiaohio.org; (330) 535-3263 x.228 Akron Children’s Hospital Residents Connect with Southeast Asian…

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