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Running to Daylight
Blind runner and teacher determined to see what he can do
"...Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, a state agency that affords disability care to the blind, the deaf, and children with..."

Dec. 20, 2013 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Bad Law, Bad Lawyer: Davis Wings Abbott
Dem sinks in barb over Republican's defense of slashing school finance
"...agencies don't have to follow the the Americans With Disability Act...."

Dec. 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Delivery Man
Vince Vaughn stars in this remake of a sweet Canadian film about a prolific sperm donor whose contributions catch up with him 20 years later.
"...that accepts children of every race, sexual orientation, and disability. David conveniently gets to skip past the years of..."

Nov. 22, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSWedu: Diane Ravitch Will Take the Stage
Leading testing critic joins Teach for America, NCLB architects
"...SXSWedu has also announced its sessions for 2014. Disability advocates will likely be attracted to the Accessibility &..."

Nov. 20, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Bittersweet Life
Folksinging, an education
"...students who have been clinically diagnosed with an intellectual disability. From him, they learn the building blocks of reading..."

Nov. 1, 2013 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Film Flam
PBS premieres, plus an accessible fest
"...docket that we're still intrigued by: the Cinema Touching Disability Festival. Held this Friday and Saturday (Nov. 1 &..."

Oct. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Senator Van de Putte 'Distressed' by Endorsement
"...a tax exemption relative to the veteran’s level of disability (i.e., 70% disability receives a 70% exemption). As the..."

Oct. 21, 2013 Postmarks

Farenthold Weighs Cost of Shutdown
Congressman calls vet disability checks a "small sacrifice"
"...of retired veterans who were facing a loss of disability checks should the federal government crumble. Fiddle-dee-dee said the..."

Oct. 21, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Civics 101
"...DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARDS CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Nominate outstanding employers for..."

Sept. 6, 2013 News Column

LoneStarCon 3: The Jo Walton Interview
The Hugo-winning author of 'Among Others' really loves books
"...from her peers by the triple veil of a disability, a thick Welsh accent, and a secret, crushing grief...."

Aug. 30, 2013 Books Post by Amy Gentry

The AggreGAYtor: August 27
What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.
"...but also live with every level of ability and disability. The Bad..."

Aug. 27, 2013 Qmmunity Post

Appreciate Harman's Opinion
"...to be the main cause of an epidemic of disability in this country; we are now approaching a 2%..."

Aug. 26, 2013 Postmarks

The Egg & I
How an experimental treatment for major depression introduced me to the medical magnet and the return of 'energetic' medicine
"...depression touches everything. It is the leading cause of disability worldwide in terms of lost work, draining the U.S...."

Aug. 23, 2013 News Feature by Greg Harman

Greg Abbott and the Fail Whale
AG criticized for backing tweet calling Wendy Davis a retard
"...that he is "speaking up for (the) disabled". However, disability rights groups have less truck with Abbott ever since..."

Aug. 19, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Abortion Regs Hearing: Déjá Vu All Over Again
Same players, same testimony
"...for a fetus that may be born with a disability. "We'd hate to see [women be able] to take..."

June 14, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Headlines
"...Judge Edith Jones. Chester's appeal, claiming that his intellectual disability should constitutionally exempt him from execution, was denied last..."

June 14, 2013 News Feature

Chief Judge: New Panel Will Be Assigned to Consider Death Row Appeal
Execution still slated for tomorrow
"...– two points that clinicians use to determine intellectual disability – the courts (including the CCA) have nonetheless determined..."

June 11, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Judge Edith Jones on Race, Crime, and God's Vengeance
Civil rights group files complaint against 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals judge
"...complaint filed pursuant to the federal Judicial Conduct and Disability Act. The complaint, filed by the Texas Civil Rights..."

June 7, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Death Watch
Chester to die June 12
"...with adaptive functioning – both clinical hallmarks of intellectual disability – are belied by his cruel and calculating nature...."

June 7, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Eastside Memorial Community: Accentuate the Positive
Supporters hope Education Commissioner sees gains
"...One Eastside parent with a child with a learning disability countered that argument, saying she had made the active..."

June 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Judge Edith Jones: Blacks and Hispanics More Violent
Complaint filed over Jones's discriminatory and biased comments
"...complaint filed pursuant to the federal Judicial Conduct and Disability Act. The complaint, filed by the Texas Civil Rights..."

June 4, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Death Watch: New Appeal Argues Ineffective Defense
New appeal argues Williams' mental impairment
"...one of Williams' appeals. In order to prove mental disability to avoid execution, courts look to three factors: low..."

May 10, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Smart Enough to Die
In 2002, the Supreme Court banned the death penalty for mentally retarded defendants. Still, Texas finds a way.
"...argued in closing before the jury that Chester's mental disability might actually be considered an aggravating factor, warranting his..."

April 19, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

BOTW: In Search of Quality Communication
Should interpreters for the deaf be licensed?
"...Disability law requires equal access for the deaf and for..."

April 13, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Council: Walking With the Dead
City Council repeals project duration, holds its breath
"...redesign of the South Grounds, both for "aesthetics" and disability access. It's the reformers vs. the naturists...."

April 5, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Council Notes: All About AE?
This week, the Council takes on urban density, grandfathering, and parking
"...repeal minimum parking requirements (with exceptions for bicycles and disability parking); a public hearing on revised bicycle parking regs..."

March 22, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

City Council: Park It Here
Land use, parking, and Ron Oliveira: what else is there?
"...repealing minimum parking requirements (with exceptions for bicycles and disability parking); a public hearing on revised bicycle parking regs..."

March 18, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Soccer Watch
Dynamo dominate first leg of CONCACAF Champions League, and more.
"...in Brazil. To qualify for a ticket under Brazil's disability laws, you must submit a medical certificate proving you..."

March 8, 2013 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Budget Games
As the economy improves, Council looks toward next year's budget
"...Arc of the Capital Area (disability services) $250,000..."

Feb. 22, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

LegeLines
School finance, evolution, secession, and more
"...Program, $1 billion for the Department of Aging and Disability Ser­vices, plus a deferred payment of $630 million for..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Column

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