Entertainment
Those of you traveling to Oregon are in for a treat. Not only are The Oregon Shakespeare Festival facilities and productions now accessible to all, but one powerful deaf actor, Howie Seago, will take the stage and use ASL to deliver his lines.
Deaf Actor Howie Seago Takes Stage at the Highly-Accessible Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Legendary journalist, news veteran and 60 Minutes correspondent Mike Wallace didn’t always want to talk about depression or deal with the stigma of his depression, but now he is encouraging others to open up.
Mike Wallace Encourages Others with Depression to Hang In There
This little book packs a big punch for students with disabilities wondering how to navigate the college environment and come out on top. Practical advice from their peers answers questions from arriving on campus to classroom success strategies.
100 Things Every College Student with a Disability Ought to Know
Phil Collins of Genesis fame has been described as “cheesy but talented” and “one of the best drummers alive.” That’s why fans worldwide were heartbroken when Collins broke the news that he’ll no longer be banging away at a drum kit due to a spinal...
Articles
Richard Dreyfuss Navigates the Highs and Lows of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, or manic depression, dogged Richard Dreyfus for years before he began taking Lithium and turned his life around. Read about his highs and lows with the disease.
In Ghana, a Painter with a Disability Sinks His Teeth into Art
Polio in infancy left this African painter without the use of his arms or legs, but his passion for art grew over time. In spite of many obstacles, he paints hundreds of pictures a year with his mouth.
Brittle bone disease put Simon Illa in a wheelchair, but it didn't affect his brilliant career as an East Coast music producer. Read how he overcame the odds to be nominated for an Emmy.
Book Review: Muscular Dystrophy: The Facts
Muscular dystrophy is explained in this comprehensive, compassionate book that covers the range of dystrophies, their treatment, therapy and more.
Book Review: Macular Degeneration: The Complete Guide to Saving and Maximizing Your Sight
Macular degeneration is examined from an emotional as well as a physical perspective in this comprehensive AMD book. Reducing risk, the latest treatments (including laser) and assistive technology are covered.
Helen Keller Biography Sheds New Light on Famous Woman
Helen Keller finally gets her due with this authoritative volume. Author Herrmann avoids sentimentality and gives readers a flesh-and-blood woman rendering the blind and deaf woman's achievements all the more remarkable.
Beeswax Depicts Twins of Different Abilities and Disabilities
A stunning film for its use of an actor with a disability where disability takes a backseat to ordinary life, indie movie "Beeswax" follows the loves, professional lives and day-to-day foibles of twin sisters, one a wheelchair user and one not.
Traumatic Brain Injury: One Woman's Journey Beyond the Alaskan Frontier
Traumatic brain injury dramatically changes the life of a school psychologist with a thirst for adventure. A gripping first-person account, the TBI is incidental to her amazing story.