Art with heart Sep 14, 2009
To date, Horizon Human Services, an organization that works with mentally handicapped children and adults, has accepted his offer. Brent has a team of volunteers who, along with Horizon employees, work one-on-one with participants during the art therapy sessions. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Remembering Sally Wilson Sep 11, 2009
The federal bill, known as Public Law 94-142 or the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, was finally enacted by the United States Congress in 1975. Ironically, it not only resulted in the Developmental Center finally receiving federal funding, but it also caused Wilson to have to step down as director of the center she had built from scratch because she had not yet attained the required training for a federally-funded program. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
StanCOG focuses on transit needs Sep 10, 2009
Tom Truax, executive director for the Society of Handicapped Children and Adults, urged leaders to continue pursuing a program helping thousands of homebound people. Terry Plett, executive director for DRAIL, or the Disability Resource Agency for Independent Living, said the May study shows "we documented the need and we know where we're going.". (Modesto Bee, CA)
Beggars choose to take the easy way out Sep 4, 2009
A trader at the SS13 night market in Subang Jaya said he had seen various individuals, including handicapped children and adults, old folks and mother-and-child pairs begging at the night market almost every week. Asking for sympathy: A mother and child seen begging at the SS13 night market in Subang Jaya. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
* FEATURE : Birth defects rise in Punjab, coal possible culprit Aug 31, 2009
It was staff at those clinics who first voiced concerns about the increasing numbers of admissions involving severely handicapped children. They were being born with hydrocephaly, microcephaly, cerebral palsy, Downs syndrome and other complications. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Mountain: We need to clean house Aug 26, 2009
Handicapped children, for whom SpEd was originally intended, would still receive all the help we can give them. For the past decade the School Committee has experimented with the weird educational fad called anti-racist multicultural education. (Newton Tab, MA)
Classic FM donates to charity home Aug 22, 2009
Mrs. Zeini expressed concern about the condition of the mentally handicapped children at the Home and called on other individuals and philanthropists to support them. She paid tribute to Dr Inneke Bossman and her husband Mr. Bob Maram for establishing the Home for the children who were abandoned by their parents, and asked for God's blessings for the couple, so that they would continue to support the children. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Seriously, why get upset at anything PETA says? Does ANYONE listen to their blathering?... Aug 21, 2009
Has the state failed these handicapped children to such an extent but that it needs to flagrantly disregard law in the matter of Mrs. Cox's bankruptcy. Score: 6. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Swine flu shots coming next month in Australia Aug 21, 2009
The first vaccinations will go to more than 4 million priority groups out of Australia's 21 million people, including pregnant women, handicapped children, health workers, Outback Aborigines and the obese, Roxon said. She said Australian drug maker CSL will deliver the first of 2 million doses to the government Aug. 31, but that safety tests from clinical trials are not yet complete. (MSNBC -- Health)
Lunatics no longer on the fringe Aug 20, 2009
In consequence, millions of Americans do fear that Obamacare means euthanizing geezers and handicapped children like stray dogs. Almost needless to say, that fear is based upon a gross and palpable lie, although not of Palin s invention. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Swine flu vaccine expected next month Aug 20, 2009
CANBERRA: Australia expects to launch a swine flu vaccination program next month, giving the first doses to vulnerable Australians including pregnant women, handicapped children and health workers, the health minister said on Thursday ... In Australia, the vaccine will first go to priority groups who make up more than 4 million of Australia's 21 million population pregnant women, chronically ill, the obese, Outback Aborigines, handicapped children and health workers. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Germaine Lawrence adjusts Aug 15, 2009
The girls give back to the community, volunteering at a horse farm that caters to handicapped children, a homeless shelter in Boston and a local daycare. Attitude shift. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Kent Bush: Health-care motives questionable, but emotions are real Aug 15, 2009
Obama had to tell people he didn't want to kill their grandparents or handicapped children. Seriously, that is part of the debate. (Medfield Press, MA)
Eunice Kennedy Shriver dies at 88 Aug 12, 2009
"If I never met Rosemary, never known anything about handicapped children, how would I have ever found out? Because nobody accepted them anyplace," she told in 2007. In 1957, she became head of the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation, which helped fund Roman Catholic organizations and those that benefited the mentally disabled. (USA Today)
Historical society honors two couples in Hughson Aug 10, 2009
Marci Boucher has been named executive director of the Society for Handicapped Children and Adults, a nonprofit agency providing services and programs for physically challenged children and adults in Stanislaus County. Boucher most recently served as director of development at Habitat for Humanity, Stanislaus, and previously worked for the Modesto Gospel Mission. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Deaths raise fear, superstition Aug 8, 2009
Diseases go untreated, handicapped children are buried up to their necks during eclipses, infants are tossed from balconies and caught to ward off evil, he said. Critical thinking is lacking, said Edamaruku, who has tried for the past quarter-century to bust myths, slay ghosts, and quell mass hysteria, but concedes that it s a daunting task. (Boston Globe)
Marion Loretta Geisler Aug 3, 2009
In the 1950s she and other path-breaking parents established a school for handicapped children at the Benton Harbor YMCA, supported by the families. Marion was president of the Berrien County Association of Retarded Children, served on the Berrien County Juvenile Court Board, and was recognized for 14 years of service with Berrien County Foster Care. (The Herald-Palladium)
Grant seals handicapped playground Jul 30, 2009
A handicap accessible Imagination Fun Station has been a dream of Patricia Nowell Burton and the organization she founded for handicapped children in Neshoba County ... While her great-grandson will never run a base or play tennis at Northside Park, Smith said he and other handicapped children deserved a place to play. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Howard Engle; smoker who was plaintiff in antitobacco lawsuit Jul 25, 2009
Day to day, he went to the office and saw kids for 50 years, but his main interest was handicapped children, David Engle said. And he wanted to teach people, especially kids, that smoking is not a good habit. (Boston Globe)
Geared up for Madiba Day Jul 18, 2009
His FW de Klerk Foundation works to support the Constitution, channels funds to handicapped children and promotes inter-community relations; and his Global Leadership Foundation "provides discreet support to governments dealing with difficult transitional challenges". Spring cleaning a local school, playing with children in an orphanage and donating blood are some of the things people are planning to do to with their 67 minutes for Mandela on Saturday. (iAfrica.com)
Cops: Fla. Slay Plot "Basically Flawless" Jul 16, 2009
THAT is an absolutely idiotic thing for a family with 16 emotionally, mentally, and physically handicapped children. If you think a loaded gun is ever "safe" in a home full of kids, you are an effing imbecile. (CBS News)
Court: Calif. can't cut Medi-Cal provider rates Jul 10, 2009
They say the fraud relates to health care provided to handicapped children in Los Angeles and Orange counties ... They say the fraud relates to health care provided to handicapped children in Los Angeles and Orange counties. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Siblings honored as All-Stars Among Us Jun 30, 2009
Michael is the founder of Perfect Pitch, a nonprofit which has raised $175,000 for mentally and physically handicapped children and young adults. Christina and Michael, along with the other winners, will be honored during the pregame ceremony at the 2009 MLB All-Star Game in St. Louis on July 14 on FOX, at which President Barack Obama will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Danvers Highlands students display good citizenship Jun 27, 2009
I am a buddy every Sunday for Challenger Baseball, a program for handicapped children, said Calvin Mansfield. I told the truth, said Jordan Sawyer. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Summer traffic up for Google, down for Microsoft Jun 26, 2009
Student projects for handheld diagnostic tool and technology for helping handicapped children win awards from the society for electrical and electronic engineers. Gallery. (Yahoo News -- Internet and WWW)
Trio of Yanks fans up for All-Star honor Jun 19, 2009
Christina is the president of Bridging the Generation Gap, an outreach club encouraging friendship between young people and seniors, while Michael founded the non-profit Perfect Pitch, which has raised $175,000 for mentally and physically handicapped children and young adults. Tzirl Goldman: The Brooklyn, N.Y., resident started a program called the Friendship Circle, which pairs teens with special-needs children for fun and friendship. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Committee Discusses Relocating Founders Day Jun 19, 2009
The "Liberty swing" will give handicapped children a new activity at the park. It cost about $16,000. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Memories of Altamont and Fairhaven Jun 16, 2009
es wrote on Jun 11, 2009 3:22 PM:" its sad the school is closing. i just can*t believe they are taking the kids so far away. it is not fair. i just hope they don*t tear down these schools and keep them for offices. or a school for the handicapped children. ". bon wrote on Jun 10, 2009 7:44 AM:" I remember Altamont Jr. High, went there in the early 70's. Still remember some of the teachers; Mrs. Ochs, Mr. Fairchild, Mr. Groeneveld, Ms. Clark who I thought was the coolest ever. Also us 7th graders... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Navy veteran's service inspires students at Fairfield U's Jun 5, 2009
In addition, he works with the Special Olympics, Winners on Wheels, which is an organization for handicapped children, and the Paralyzed Veterans of America. MacDonald spoke candidly about his medical needs and advised the nursing students, "The first thing to do with any new veteran or any new patient is to just listen." Wounded soldiers and paraplegics face a myriad of medical concerns daily and communication is essential in establishing a responsive regimen. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Commercial Enterprise on Country Lane Jun 3, 2009
On the spiritual program side, helping handicapped children and disabled veterans is an undoubtedly commendable undertaking by staff and volunteers. However, there is a business side to the equation. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
We Didn't Kill George Tiller Jun 3, 2009
Operation Rescue's Randall Terry: Arch Opponents Will Now Unfairly Tar The Pro-Life Movement For George Tiller's Murder. The body of Dr. George Tiller is removed from Reformation Lutheran Church on Sunday (AP/Travis Heying, Wichita Eagle). (CBS News)
MSD administrator receives leadership award from MU Jun 2, 2009
Enrollment has leveled off in recent years to about 100 students but is not as high as it was before the federal government in 1975 passed a law requiring schools throughout the nation to offer mainstream educational services to handicapped children. Bastean says some parents believe their children would be better off going to a mainstream school and receiving special instruction to meet their needs. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Iowa attorney general sues IA, WI fundraisers May 21, 2009
The professional fundraising company raises money for organizations ranging from Handicapped Children's Services of America to the State Police Officers Council ... According to telephone transcripts Miller released, solicitors said "80 percent" of the money raised would go to disabled children programs, saying "we're helping handicapped children here in Iowa." ... He said the record show Handicapped Children's Services has never spent any money in Iowa for program services. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
I'll do what I can May 18, 2009
It never ceases to amaze me how the community comes together to make the dream and wish of going to Disney World become a reality for our chronically and terminally ill and handicapped children. From the early morning until the late evening, even in the pour ing rain, the commitment to the special kids is unsurpassed. (NJ.com -- Times)
U.S. blasts Taliban raiders May 17, 2009
PESHAWAR, Pakistan - Bombs destroyed an Internet cafe, wrecked a bus carrying handicapped children and spread panic through Pakistan's main northwestern city on Saturday, killing at least 11 people in a day of carnage across the militancy-plagued region. An apparent U.S. missile strike annihilated a Taliban raiding party mustering to cross into Afghanistan, officials said, while Pakistani troops claimed another 47 kills in their bid to retake the Swat Valley. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Violence mounts in Pakistan border area, killing dozens May 17, 2009
PESHAWAR, Pakistan - Bombs destroyed an Internet cafe, wrecked a bus carrying handicapped children, and spread panic through Pakistan's main northwestern city yesterday, killing at least 11 people in a day of carnage across the militancy-plagued region ... Television images showed several vehicles burning fiercely and a stricken white-and-green bus that had been dropping handicapped children at their homes around the city. (Boston Globe)
Handicapped children taught in special education nursery school May 15, 2009
Zhe Ping teaches her deaf student Lu Xinlei to pronounce in a special education nursery school in Shenyang, May 13, 2009. The nursery school started in 1994, and has taught some 1000 handicapped students during the past 15 years. (People's Daily Online, China)
Obama thanks Heels for salvaging my bracket May 13, 2009
He said the team also engages in public service, such as holding basketball clinics for handicapped children. ALSO ON THIS STORY. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sweden Rules 'Gender-Based' Abortion Legal May 13, 2009
As for myself, I have adopted 5 special needs / severely handicapped children, so obviously I believe all human life is valuable. Instead of just trying to shove my point of view down the throats of others, I try to live what I believe. (Newsmax)
Obama greets title-winning UNC at White House May 12, 2009
Obama praised coach Roy Williams for instilling "the importance of academics into all these guys, which is why they didn't just plow through the tournament field; they also had the highest graduation rate of anybody in the Final Four." He said the team also engages in public service, such as holding basketball clinics for handicapped children. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Russell Street School project heads to ballot vote May 7, 2009
But there is no sprinkler system, a fire code violation, and no accommodations for handicapped children, an ADA violation, so the town had to address several major design and code flaws. Last year, a feasibility study costing $500,000 was done that weighed the options, and concluded that a $13 million renovation made the most sense, especially with state approval, oversight and money. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Meet The Future: Emily Jaffe May 5, 2009
Off the soccer field, Jaffe works with the Top Soccer program, which is aimed to help handicapped children play soccer. She also works with the Trailblazers, an after school program designed to help elementary school students with their classwork. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Putting his stamp on charity Apr 29, 2009
Today, the non-profit Tubfrim sends the bulk of its funds to aid handicapped children in Norway. Still, even after 80 years, its methodology has not changed much. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Moose dies at school; students disciplined Apr 28, 2009
Don L wrote on Apr 23, 2009 2:26 AM:" I hate that this happened and think that the kids should be punished accordingly. That being said, I would like to ask the well educated bloggers from across the nation to look at their local news because I am sure that we all can find at least one story about your state's youth doing something equally embarrassing and mortifying. Stop trying to add our Governor into this and, as a person who lives 10 minutes from that school, stop lumping all AK in with two... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Family moving ahead after tornado writeLink("vid_id=1535&file=daycare041209.flv"); Apr 14, 2009
This program allows parents with handicapped children or those with behavior issues a chance to run errands while someone looks after their children. "It gives the parents a break," Katie said. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Developing a new life Apr 7, 2009
He spent 15 years working with emotionally handicapped children, which is what brought him and his wife, Lori, to Oregon. He worked at the Children s Farm Home for a short time and then commuted to Toledo for four years. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Your child's education Apr 7, 2009
There are also state schools which cater specifically for disabled or mentally handicapped children. A sound education is one of the most valuable gifts you can give your child. (iAfrica.com)
N.D. is example for the nation Apr 4, 2009
While Obama joked about handicapped children on Leno and laughed about our 401(k) losses on "60 Minutes," real community organizers were at work. Not engaging in voter fraud and shakedowns like Obama's ACORN, but instead helping people. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
The Ship Is Sinking: Quick, Add Water Apr 2, 2009
When the new spending for programs like Pell Grants, education for handicapped children and so forth comes up for renewal in a few years, Congress is not going to let it lapse. So, to review, it was terrible for President Bush and the Democratic Congress (the president neglects to mention them) to saddle him with all this debt. (Townhall.com)
Lions Club Hears About Lions Camp Mar 29, 2009
In past years the camp had been used as a recreation point for handicapped children and adults where lodging, meals, fishing, swimming and horseback riding activities were offered under the supervision of qualified volunteers. The speaker stated that serious damage had been done to the camp chapel where stained glass windows had been blown out by high winds. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Community Calendar and Area Events Mar 26, 2009
The featured speaker will be Rob Cage, Director of the Florida Lions Camp for Blind and Handicapped Children, who will outline the Camp s services and give and update on upcoming programs for the summer, as well as describe the Camp s ongoing recovery work after the three hurricanes struck it in 2004. A tour will be offered of the Camp including its Chapel. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Obama On Public's Anger At Wall Street Mar 22, 2009
Hey moron Obama, have you made fun of anymore handicapped children lately. You're a low class human being who I loathe and pray that something happens to you. (CBS News)
Eleanor Roosevelt, Public Servant a... Mar 21, 2009
Eleanor's maternal grandmother encouraged her to visit handicapped children at the Orthopedic Hospital in New York City. This hospital was also one of her paternal grandfather's charities. (Suite101.com)
Three run for 2 spots on Village Board Mar 13, 2009
Laviano has worked with handicapped children through Rensselaer and Columbia County BOCES as a teacher s and bus aid, and was also a teacher s aid for a while at ICC, where she attended school herself. She also spends time volunteering in the village, as head of the youth committee for five years, and with a toy drive fundraiser for the Santa Clause club. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
City Officials Approve Down Payment of Swing Mar 4, 2009
The personnel, finance and public works committee agreed to allow Union Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Arand to order the "Liberty swing" that would give handicapped children a new activity at the park. Arand said if the down payment is made now, the swing can be purchased for $12,700, instead of the original price of $20,000. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
An oasis of connectivity in rural Kenya Feb 8, 2009
In Entasopia, Kenya, Julius Kasifu uses the Web to raise awareness of handicapped children. (Chris Nicholson/International Herald Tribune). (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
School Board looks at staffing changes Feb 8, 2009
She said it was an important cost savings to keep even severely handicapped children in the district and that it teaches other children about diversity. She said the PACE Program is similar in effect. (Pawling News Chronicle, NY)
