New Freedom Initiative    
                         
 
Be Heard!   In carrying out President Bush's Executive Order 13217, under the New Freedom Initiative, Public Input is requested on barriers in federal law, policy, and programs that limit the ability of people of any age with a disability to live more independently in the community, engage in public employment, and participate in community life.  
           
           
                         
  bullet   Information about public input - http://www.hsrnet.com/meeting/newfreedom/
  bullet  Information on the HHS web page about the initiative - http://www.hhs.gov/newfreedom/
  bullet  Secretary Thompson's letter inviting public input and announcing the effort -
         http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2001pres/20010727.html