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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.

Family Facing Deportation Over Girl’s Disability Can Stay

A French family that was denied permanent residency in Canada due to their daughter’s cerebral palsy will now be allowed to stay under a special deal reached this week.

Record-Breaking Climber With Cerebral Palsy To Be Honored

A man with cerebral palsy who last year became the first person with the condition to scale Yosemite’s El Capitan will be honored Tuesday for his contributions to the disability community.

New Jersey To Host Special Olympics National Games

Special Olympics athletes from across the country will converge in Princeton, N.J. for the 2014 National Games, the organization plans to announce Tuesday.

Bullying ‘Not Something We Have To Accept,’ Obama Says

All Americans share a responsibility to prevent bullying, the president said Thursday, as stakeholders met to tackle an issue that disproportionately affects those with disabilities.

Oprah Taps Man With Cerebral Palsy To Host New Show

Zach Anner, who has cerebral palsy, will get his own travel show on Oprah Winfrey’s new cable television network after being handpicked by the TV legend herself.

Man With Cerebral Palsy Finalist In Oprah Network Contest

Zach Anner, who has cerebral palsy, is just one step away from landing his own show on the Oprah Winfrey Network.

Inclusive Child Care Offers New Option For Kids With Disabilities

Rather than rely on child care centers specifically designed for youngsters with special needs, one hospital is helping to include such children within local programs.

Man With ‘Sexiest Of The Palsies’ Closer To Oprah Stardom

Internet sensation Zach Anner, who has cerebral palsy, is one step closer to winning his own television show on Oprah Winfrey’s new network.

National Campaign To Challenge Disability Stereotypes, Promote Inclusion

Spearheaded by a group of 20 teenagers, a national campaign is kicking off this month designed to reshape youth perceptions of inclusion and ideas about what’s “normal.”

Airline Tells Self-Advocate He’s ‘Too Disabled To Fly’

A man with cerebral palsy missed his own speaking engagement last month at a national self-advocacy conference after US Airways removed him from a flight calling him “too disabled to fly.”

Lawsuit May Decide If Girl Should Repeat Kindergarten For Fourth Time

A Colorado 8-year-old with disabilities is at the center of a dispute between her parents and school officials over whether or not she should repeat kindergarten again.

Move Over Dogs: Cats Offer Therapeutic Benefit Too

A unique partnership that is bringing shelter kittens into treatment centers for those with cerebral palsy is yielding benefits for both animals and people alike.

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