Ted Kennedy Jr. to speak here on employing people with disabilities Ted Kennedy Jr. in Menlo Park

Ted Kennedy Jr. and Greg Smith, who have both overcome physical disabilities to achieve their professional goals, will be keynote speakers this week at the U.S. Geological Survey's annual conference, "Addressing the Employment of People with Disabilities." The conference will be held Tuesday, July 27, and Wednesday, July 28, at the USGS campus at 345 Middlefield Road in Menlo Park. The conference is free and runs from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.

Mr. Kennedy lost one of his legs to bone cancer when he was 12 years old. Since then, he has competed in and promoted the Special Olympics, received a law degree from the University of Connecticut, and he now practices health and disability law in New Haven, Connecticut.

Mr. Smith, who was born with a disability, has used a wheelchair since his late teens. He hosts "On the Roll," a nationally broadcast radio program that showcases people with disabilities.

The conference will also include workshops, panel discussions, and exhibits of assistive technology. For more information, call 329-4011