News and Views on Disability Rights

Sea Change and Mr. Baseball
A post on the blog Fighting Monsters with Rubber Swords reports on a story of a sports team giving a person with disabilities a chance that's not just inspirational.

More Low-Cost, DIY Solutions from Assistive Technology's 'MacGyver'
A book review from About.com's guide to Assistive Technology.

Neurodiversity: It leaves some out in the cold
Thoughts on neurodiversity from the father of a child with Down syndrome.

'Handicapped' Symbol Gets Facelift
The new version is supposed to look more active, according to Disability Scoop. Kind of looks like someone falling out of a wheelchair to me.

Abercrombie & Fitch Brand Hollister Violating Disabilities Act: Denver Judge
From Huffington Post, a reminder that no, you really can't make people go up stairs to get to your store, no matter how cool you think it looks.

Should people who steal handicap parking spots be shamed on Facebook?
Love That Max looks at the possibilities.

States Get Ranked On Disability Services
Arizona comes out on top, reports Disability Scoop.

Disability Rights News - January/February 2013
News stories about disability rights from around the Web featured in the daily news folder on About.com Children With Special Needs in January, 2013.

Disability Rights News 2012
Disability-related news stories from around the Web featured in the daily news folder on About.com Children With Special Needs in 2012.

Disability Rights News 2011
News stories on disability rights from around the Web featured in the daily news folder on About.com Children With Special Needs in 2011.

Disability Rights News 2010
News stories on disability rights from around the Web featured in the daily news folder on About.com Children With Special Needs in 2010.