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NJ passes bill improving athletic opportunities for students with disabilities
Equal Access to Sports New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed a bill June 19, requiring schools to provide reasonable accommodation to students in school athletics programs. “It was a key part of me...
View ArticleStudent with autism becomes school mascot and boosts confidence
A Michigan 7th grader has found a unique way of building a connection with his peers – dressing as the school mascot. Andrese Duke, who has autism, has struggled with self-confidence issues in the...
View ArticleNashville theater camp provides environment for kids with autism to shine
“I’m weird, and I’m wonderful,” is the new motto of the kids participating in Sense Theater Project, a summer camp in Nashville. The campers – and blossoming actors – are primarily children on the...
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Feds unveil surprising results of revamped special education evaluation system
The Department of Education released the results of its revised annual special education evaluation system on June 24. The evaluation is the first which required states to demonstrate the substantive...
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House passes trauma care bill
TBI Act Reauthorized The U.S. House of Representatives passed on June 24 a measure to continue funding for a series of programs for researching and assisting people with traumatic brain injury. The...
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Workforce bill provides new supports for people with disabilities
WIOA Act passes Congress sent a bipartisan bill to President Obama’s desk on June 9 that updates a variety of programs aimed at improving employment opportunities for young people with disabilities....
View ArticleShort film highlights the importance of daily independence
Have you ever thought about all the little actions you complete every hour that make up your daily independence? From brushing your teeth, to drinking a cup of coffee – we often don’t realize the...
View ArticleRestaurant owner offers free hugs with every meal
Tim Harris prides himself on owning the “World’s Friendliest Restaurant,” offering not just food, but free hugs to every customer. Supported by family, Harris opened Tim’s Place: Breakfast, Lunch,...
View ArticleVideo series examines “the truth about disability”
Attitude TV has released a three episode series that explores the lives of various people with disabilities – and the reality often differs from the common perceptions. Called “The Truth about...
View ArticleQuad rugby athletes gather for Jacksonville tournament
This summer, Jacksonville, FL saw the return of the Summer Slam Quad Rugby, an event that has doubled in attendance since it started eight years ago. Organized by the Brooks Rehabilitation Center,...
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Minnesota governor orders increase in disability hiring
Employment Opportunities Increase in Minnesota Last month, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton (D) signed an executive order, requiring all of the state’s executive agencies to take steps to increase their...
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Words That Hurt: “You’re so pretty for being in a wheelchair”
Alex Stoffel A phrase that I have heard time and time again is, “You’re so pretty for being in a wheelchair.” This is said in different forms and sentences but the surprised tone is always the same,...
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New “Chloe’s Law” mandates explanation of prenatal Down syndrome diagnoses
News from Pennsylvania A new Pennsylvania law, that goes into effect October 1, requires doctors to provide “informational publications” to patients upon the finding of Down syndrome during prenatal...
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Celebrating fifteen years of Olmstead
U.S. Supreme Court It has been 15 years since the monumental Olmstead decision by the Supreme Court, which found that individuals with disabilities have a right to receive services outside of...
View ArticleHigh-tech spoon cancels out hand tremors
For people with hand tremors caused by diseases such as Parkinson’s, usually carefree and fun social situations, like eating out with friends, can turn into stressful, anxiety-inducing events. Over the...
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Dozens arrested at protests for community living
Protesters Fight for Community First Choice Option Hundreds of protesters converged in Little Rock, Arkansas from September 14 through 17 to demand improved community services for people with...
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Activists protest “right to die” conference
Not Dead Yet in Illinois Disability rights activists held a three-day protest outside of an Embassy Suites Hotel in Chicago from September 18 to 20, which was hosting the annual meeting of the World...
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Disability and competitive athletics
We welcome content contributions to our history page. Put Galaxy History in the subject line and send to mstroh@dr-wa.org. Question: The first Special Olympics event was held in Chicago in 1968. In...
View ArticleUpcoming documentary explores life of extraordinary woman
If you ask the average person, arms are an essential aspect of the human body – put to use hundreds of times every day, often without even thinking about it. For one woman, however, they are completely...
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New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer hosts disability awareness workshop
News from New York On Friday, October 17, New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer hosted a workshop in honor of Disability Employment Awareness Month and the 25th anniversary of the Americans with...
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