Central Perk: Open for Questions: Disability.Gov, Starting at 1:00 p.m. EDT

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Open for Questions: Disability.Gov, Starting at 1:00 p.m. EDT

Your Daily Snapshot for
Thursday, July 14, 2011

Open for Questions: Disability.Gov, Starting at 1:00 p.m. EDT

Join Special Assistant to the President for Disability Policy Kareem Dale, Director of the Office of National AIDS Policy Jeffrey Crowley, and Director of Priority Placement in the Office of Presidential Personnel Rebecca Cokely for a special Open for Questions discussion focused on Americans with disabilities.

Submit your questions about issues ranging from employment, housing, health care, and education and the impact on individuals with disabilities by sending an email to disabilitiy@who.eop.gov, and be sure to watch the event live at WhiteHouse.gov/live, starting at 1:00 p.m. EDT.

Photo of the Day

Vice President Joe Biden holds a Cabinet-level meeting on the Administration’s efforts to address sexual assault and dating violence against high school and college-aged women, in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, July 13, 2011. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan, left, Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett, and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius attend. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)

In Case You Missed It

Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog.

Promise Kept
President Obama was wrapping up an interview with Mario Andres Moreno for Univision Miami’s Channel 23 at the White House in May when the conversation turned to the Eastern Conference Finals. The two loyal and competitive fans made a friendly wager and last week, President Obama delivered on his promise…with tasty consequences!

“Apps Against Abuse” Challenge to Help Address Sexual Assault and Dating Violence
Kathleen Sebelius, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, announces the launch of a technology challenge to develop an innovative software application that provides young adults with tools to help prevent domestic violence and abusive relationships.

What You Missed: Live Chat on Improving Federal Websites
Watch Administration officials answered your questions from Facebook, Twitter and WhiteHouse.gov on ways to improve the online experience with Federal websites

Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

10:00 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

10:30 AM: The President meets with senior advisors

12:00 PM: The Vice President hosts a lunch with President of the Council on Foreign Relations Dr. Richard Haass

1:00 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

2:00 PM: The President participates in regional interviews on the economy and the importance of finding a balanced approach to deficit reduction

3:05 PM: The President and The Vice President meet with Secretary of the Treasury Geithner

4:15 PM: The President and The Vice President meet with Congressional Leadership

Indicates events that will be live streamed on WhiteHouse.Gov/Live