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Wonder named UN Messenger of Peace

Stevie Wonder became the 11th Messenger of Peace for the United Nations at a ceremony at the UN headquarters in New York today.

In the Media by Moushumi Chakrabarty - 1 comment

Singer Justin Hines Releases Seasonal Album Special

A Newmarket, Ontario soulful singer caps a busy year with the release of seasonal album Season's Greetings to the Toronto crowd at Hugh’s Room this Wednesday. Should Bing Crosby be worried? Should Bob Dylan?

Digital Journal Report by Lenny Stoute - 3 comments

Americans with Disabilities Act still has a long way to go

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed in 1990 to provide equal rights and accessibility to American citizens with disabilities. But 19 years later, how much progress has been made?

In the Media by Penny Royalest

Parents Object to One-Armed Burnell as 'Frightening' to Tots

While folks debate affirmative action, one thing is for sure. People with disabilities need advocates. At least that's what the Cerrie Burnell controversy implies. Parents are objecting to her hosting a children's show because one arm is deformed.

In the Media by Carol Forsloff - 4 comments

UNICEF and Special Olympics launch partnership

The Special Olympics and UNICEF have formed a partnership to "advocate for health care, education, recreational sports and employment policies to benefit children with intellectual disabilities."

In the Media by Susan Keeping - 3 comments

A new program for adults with disabilities helps them learn new skills

A community-based center has opened to teach life skills to adults with mental disabilities. These adults are being taught skills so they can go out in their city and do volunteer work.

In the Media by Cynthia Trowbridge - 13 comments

Adaptive Technology Helps Disabled Students Succeed

BLOOMINGTON, , Indiana (voa) - The computer revolution has made life easier for many. But for people with disabilities, computers are more than just a convenience - they're something of a miracle. A growing number of universities are providing "adaptiv...

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Was extreme athlete also California city worker collecting disability payments?

Parents with disabilities want support, not stigma

Child welfare workers too often jump to conclusions that parents with physical disabilities can't adequately care for their children, the head of a national advocacy group for people with disabilities says.

Is this the year of disability on TV?

Are new shows sending the right message?

VIDEO: Bolivia's disabled clash with police

Dozens of disabled people have clashed with police in Bolivia during a protest calling for higher state subsidies.