Fall 2013 Current Events Articles

I will add links as students submit their articles. Most recent update to these articles: November 26, 2013 5:04 PM

Remember, you should send me your story link and write-up by Tuesday November 26th. You should then read at least two other articles from this list of links, and come to class on Tuesday, December 3rd ready for discussion of current events issues.

Mallory: Lowell Sun article on Boston Marathon bombing victim: http://www.lowellsun.com/latestnews/ci_24307272/boston-marathon-bombing-victim-celeste-corcoran-whats-normal?IADID=Search-www.lowellsun.com-www.lowellsun.com

Lindsey: Disabled group advocates for funds: http://www.theguardian.com/society/2013/nov/06/disabled-people-win-living-fund-appeal

Brittany A: Disability rights and Abortion Rights: http://azstarnet.com/news/science/health-med-fit/disability-advocates-back-stricter-arizona-abortion-law/article_8441ae3a-abf4-51f1-91e2-d167900c5063.html

Kianna: Kay Perry and a Teen with Downs Syndrome: http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2013/10/08/teen-katy-perry-contest/18788/

Siobhan: Can Disability Be Sexy?Link to article: http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2010/05/14/can-disability-be-sexy/8048/ - Link to artist's website/specific gallery "American Able: http://hollynorris.ca/americanable#h39067524

Justin: All-Terrain Wheelchair: http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/16/tech/innovation/all-terrain-wheelchair/index.html?iref=allsearch

Brittany: Original article: “School Bans Girl With Cerebral Palsy From Using Walker”
http://moms.today.com/_news/2012/03/29/10910817-school-bans-girl-with-cerebral-palsy-from-using-walker Update on article: “New Caney ISD Responds to Today Show Story on Removing Walker From Child” http://montgomerycountypolicereporter.com/new-caney-isd-responds-to-today-show-story-on-removing-walker-from-child/

Julieth: Young woman lost leg in car accident; inspires others with what she accomplishes: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2509508/Bree-McMahon-legged-North-Carolina-student-inspired-Boston-Bombings-amputee.html

Alex: More Than 1 in 10 Kids Diagnosed With ADHD: http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2013/11/25/more-1-in-10-adhd/18918/

Emily: Cause for ALS is Found: http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-08-22/news/ct-met-northwestern-als-breakthrough-20110822_1_als-patients-siddique-key-protein

Chelsea: Coca-Cola Apologizes For ‘Retard’ Message on Bottle Cap":http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2013/09/20/coca-cola-apologizes-retard/18743/

Trevor: Artist with amnesia: http://science.time.com/2013/10/24/the-woman-with-no-memory/

Steven: Disney changes policy toward guests with disabilities: http://www.cleveland.com/travel/index.ssf/2013/11/to_curb_abuse_disney_changes_p.html

Nikki and Ashley (both found the same article): Autism & ipads: http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2013/11/19/ipads-autism-speak/18904/

Patricia: Music, expression, & disability: http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-11-06/chennai/43731247_1_disabled-children-music-creative-arts

Kaitlyn: Autism & mixing of senses: http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2013/11/20/autism-mixing-senses/18906/