As a picture emerges of the men suspected of bombing the Boston Marathon last week, so too are connections between the tragedy and the disability community.
Pope’s Embrace Of Boy With Special Needs Goes Viral
As Pope Francis made his way through thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday, he plucked a boy with cerebral palsy from the crowd, creating an image that’s gone viral.
Boston Marathon To Honor Man With Cerebral Palsy
Dick Hoyt has pushed a wheelchair carrying his son Rick, who has cerebral palsy, across the finish line of nearly 1,100 races. Now they’re set to be honored at the famed Boston Marathon.
Thousands Offered For Disability Innovations
With $25,000 in prize money on the line, inventors are being challenged to tackle real-world barriers facing people with disabilities.
Man Jailed For Bullying Girl With Disability
An Ohio man is headed to jail after he was caught on video appearing to mock his 10-year-old neighbor who has cerebral palsy.
Nike Responds To Plea For Accessible Shoes
After a letter to Nike from a 17-year-old with cerebral palsy went viral this past summer, the company connected with the teen to create special shoes he can manage independently.
Homecoming King With Cerebral Palsy Takes First Steps
When his school rallied to vote him homecoming king, a Florida high school senior with cerebral palsy responded with a surprise of his own. He took his very first steps in public.
George Clooney Takes Man With Cerebral Palsy Under His Wing
An aspiring actor with cerebral palsy is getting a helping hand from none other than George Clooney.
Nike Asked To Make Special Needs Shoes
An open letter asking the CEO of Nike to create shoes that are better suited for people with disabilities is going viral.
Boy With Cerebral Palsy Becomes YouTube Sensation
When an 11-year-old with cerebral palsy committed to completing a 400-meter race, he got some unexpected support from dozens of his peers. Now, video of the run has gone viral.
After Six Decades, Once-Institutionalized Man Reunited With Family
Jerry Wooliver, who has cerebral palsy, was a little boy when he was taken from his mother and siblings and sent to a state institution. It took 61 years for him to find his family again.
Study: Many Adults With Disabilities Do Nothing All Day
A significant number of adults with developmental disabilities have no regular, daily activities, a situation that’s symptomatic of larger problems, new research indicates.
Video Of Judge Beating Girl With Cerebral Palsy Sparks Outrage
A Texas judge is under investigation after a video of him beating his daughter who has cerebral palsy went viral on the internet.
Man With Cerebral Palsy Sues Over Bogus Drunk Driving Arrest
A Tennessee man with cerebral palsy is suing after he was accused of drunk driving for exhibiting slurred speech and shakiness, both signs of his disability.
Boy Denied First Communion Because Of Disability
A Texas woman is outraged after she says her 8-year-old grandson was denied the opportunity to participate in a religious milestone all because he has a developmental disability.





