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disabilities and disabled
Georgia Governor Addresses Disability Advocates
Gov. Nathan Deal (R-Ga.) spoke to thousands of disability advocates at the state capitol on Feb. 21 for Disability Day.
The Happiest Little Girl in the World
A mother shares about dealing with the permanent disability of her daughter, resulting from a car accident.
Paraplegic Boy Walks to School on his Hands
It takes ten-year-old Yan Yuhong more than an hour, using numerous methods, to get to school each day.
New Taxi App for Disabled New Yorkers
Disabled New Yorkers have a notoriously difficult time with transit in the city, a problem the Taxi and Limousine Commission has sought to address with the unveiling of a new application and dispatch service.
Paralympics: Less Hype, Just as Competitive
On Aug. 29, the 14th Paralympics begin in London. The media coverage and ticket sales looks to be unprecedented, yet increased attention could be a double-edged sword.
National Disability Insurance Scheme to Launch Mid-2013
Five states have agreed to support the NDIS, while Queensland and Western Australia have yet to back the scheme that would see about 10,000 people with disabilities start receiving individual care packages next year.
Officials Seek Disaster Preparedness for Disabled, Elderly
After an active 2011—including two natural disasters and multiple terror threats—some of New York City’s community leaders questioned how prepared the disabled or elderly community is for any natural or man-made disasters that may occur in the future.
