Therapy program helps kids get moving

More Disability Issues with Karen Meyer

• Group encourages expression through art
• November 1, 2009 - Artists for Harmony is a group that works with children with and without disabilities.
• New Kindle may assist some visually impaired
• October 29, 2009 - The next wave of textbooks will be downloadable and easy to carry.
• Budget cuts affecting programs for disabled
• October 25, 2009 (CHICAGO) - State budget cuts have affected a number of different programs and services.
• Cutbacks may send some to nursing homes
• October 22, 2009 (CHICAGO) - State cuts on services mean people with disabilities are being reevaluated on how much help they need from personal assistants who help them live independently.
• Organization offers help for OCD sufferers
• October 15, 2009 (CHICAGO) - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a neurobiological disorder. One in 40 adults and one in 100 children are affected.
• White cane helps visually impaired live normal lives
• October 15, 2009 (CHICAGO) - Wednesday is recognized across the country as White Cane Safety Day.
• Many marathoners run for charity
• October 11, 2009 (CHICAGO) - Some of this year's Chicago Marathon runners have personal ties to Special Olympics.
• Center focuses on creative abilities
• October 8, 2009 - Search's Kensington Adult Learning Center in Mount Prospect focuses on the creative abilities of adults with developmental disabilities
• Deaf musician inspires artists with disabilities
• October 4, 2009 - For any musician, the opportunity to perform and be recognized is essential. It's just as important for those with disabilities.
• Area swimmer hopes to compete in 2016 Games
• October 1, 2009 - Future Olympians and Paralympians from the Chicago area have high hopes for both Chicago and themselves.
• Family has 4 teens with cerebral palsy
• September 26, 2009 - Multiple births means multiple blessings, for a Crystal Lake family with quadruplets who all were born with cerebral palsy.
• Teen is advocate for juvenile arthritis
• September 24, 2009 - There are about 300,000 children and teens who are currently living with juvenile arthritis.

• Condition causes problems for musicians
• School for autistic children set to open
• Program brings help to the classroom
• Miss International increasing disability awareness
• Access Living offers 'Reaching Our Dreams'
• Soldier bike ride looking to expand
• Organization offers Helping Hand for parents
• Documentary highlights student's struggles
• Program helps 'all kids' train for triathlon
• Principal sees decrease in special services for students