Disability E-news Brief

The following is a compendium of selected news headlines regarding people with disabilities and disability issues over the last few months, both locally and on the national scene.

Chicago Sun-Times, February 13, 2006, It’s a long wait to adopt Down syndrome child: Changing attitudes help unit “great kids” with loving families; By Margaret Stafford.

Chicago Tribune, February 22, 2006, Preschool teaches inclusion; Program helps children with disabilities, non-disabled classmates learn together; Lisa Black.

Chicago Tribune, February 22, 2006, The miracle of Faith Victoria Poppel; By Virginia Groark.

Plain Dealer, February 22, 2006, Could it be Autism?; By Pam Lilley.

Chicago Sun-Times, January 6, 2006, Don’t shut down facility that opens a future for disabled; By David Axelrod.

Chicago Tribune Magazine, January 8, 2006, The Dive High; By Desiree Chen.

Chicago Tribune, January 9, 2006, Families find hope at GiGi’s Playhouse; Parents of children with Down syndrome get comfort, answers at suburban facility; By Mary Ann Fergus.

Chicago Tribune, January 10, 2006, Waukegan ripped on access for disabled; By Barbara Bell.

Chicago Tribune, January 15, 2006, The secret is out-finally; By Irene S. Levine.

Chicago Daily Herald, January 24, 2006, For the love of her son, Mother starts support group for people with brain injuries; By Abby Scalf.

Chicago Tribune, January 28, 2006, Volume of hearing loss rising: Experts Worry that portable music devices are being played too loudly, resulting in damage to listeners’ ears; By David Sharos.

Newsweek, January 30, 2006, I was out of a job—and an identity; Newly retired, I found that my work had defined me. A class of autistic boys taught me to change; By Peter Borghesi.

USA Today, December 6, 2005, Theaters improve for disabled people; Facilities add captioning, narration devices; By Charisse Jones.

The Guardian (London), December 7, 2005, Society: A curious phenomenon: From literary novels to memoirs and children’s bestsellers, there is a huge demand for books about autism and Asberger’s; By Sarah Adams.

Chicago Daily Herald, December 10, 2005, Daley’s vital work against rate hike; By Allan I. Bergman.

Chicago Tribune, December 11, 2005, Down syndrome barriers falling; By Bonnie Miller Rubin and Grace Aduroja.

Chicago Sun-Times, December 27, 2005, Illinois still lowering bar in dealing with disabled. (Editorial)

The Guardian (London), December 2, 2005, How are we looking?: There are few disabled people seen on television dramas or documentaries, not to mention seen in advertising campaigns. Disability advocates argue that they should be seen both in front of, and behind, the camera; By Ben Furner.

Chicago Tribune, December 1, 2005, Daley blocks CTA fare hike for disabled; By Gary Washburn.

Chicago Tribune, December 1, 2005, Generosity not so great; Illinois and its neighbors trail the nation in donations; By Charles Storch.

Chicago Tribune, November 30, 2005, Advocate criticizes use of stun gun:
Autistic man's death unnecessary, he says; By Brendan McCarthy. Freelance reporter Carolyn Rusin contributed to this report.

Daily Herald, November 30, 2005, Group helps parents of children with disabilities; By Nancy Gier.

Western Morning News, November 29, 2005, Horticultural healing is pioneered at nursery; By Alison Weeks.

Science Letter via NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net, November 29, 2005, Pediatric Mental Health: Medication for ADHD may help hyperactivity symptoms in children with autism.

The Times ( U.K.) Higher Education Supplement, November 25, 2005, The Times Higher Awards 2005, for Outstanding Support For Students With Disabilities. Winner: Disability Resource Centre, Exeter University.

Chicago Tribune, November 25, 2005, Choice at the Core of Lawsuit over Housing for the Disabled; By Gerry Doyle.

The Washington Times, November 25, 2005, Niche Dating Sites Match Habits, Pets, Disabilities; By Kara Rowland.

USA Today, November 18, 2005, Access for disabled remains elusive.

Reuters, November 14, 2005, Court rules against parents on special education.

Chicago Sun Times, November 13, 2005, Who’s Our Favorite Crippled Boy? Timmy!: South Park’s learning-disabled, wheelchair using fourth-grader is so politically incorrect that disabled people adore him; By Jeff Shannon.

Chicago Tribune, November 10, 2005, CTA Doubles Fares for Disabled Riders; By Virginia Groark.

Chicago Sun Times, November 10, 2005, Lincoln Center would fill big health need; Letters.

Chicago Tribune, November 10, 2005, Keep all options open for care of the disabled; Voice of the People (Letter).

Chicago Tribune, November 3, 2005, School Bars Special-Ed Girl’s Canine Helper from Class; Virginia school officials say Sarah Garvin, who has Down’s Syndrome, does fine in speech class without Satin; Sarah’s parent’s disagree; By Sue Anne Pressley, The Washington Post.

Chicago Tribune, November 2, 2005, Keeping misguided promises; Editorial.

Los Angeles Times, October 31, 2005, Tactical Shift in Treating Schizophrenia; Scientists work on drugs not to ‘cure’ disorder but to help sufferers get back in mainstream.

Chicago Tribune, RedEye Edition, October 4, 2005, Lawsuit: Chicago failing disabled residents.

Chicago Tribune, October 2, 2005, The Search for Home; Disabled renters face bias, confusion about the laws; By Dennis Rodkin.

The Oregonian, October 1, 2005, “Invisible Injury” Challenges Returning Soldiers, Families; By Mark Larabee.

Chicago Tribune, September 21, 2005, Groups Provide Support for Parents of Disabled Kids; By Katherine Spitz, Akron Beacon Journal.

Daily Herald, September 19, 2005, Picking Up the Pieces: Traumatic brain injuries leave survivors struggling to rebuild lives – and selves – that may never be the same; By Susan Stevens.

Daily Herald, September 18, 2005, Unique Program Shows In-depth Caring Teen with Disability Gets to Scuba Dive; By Kirstin Finneran.

The Guardian (London), September 9, 2005, The Disabled Also Like to Be Fashionable; By Michael Shamash.

Chicago Parent, September 2005, Kids just want to have fun: And this special place ensures those with special needs still can; By Diana Oleszczuk.

Pioneer Press Newspapers, August 25, 2005, Growing concern: The number of adolescents with autism is rising dramatically in Illinois, but the state has been slow to address this issue; By Stephanie Fosnight.

Associated Press, August 25, 2005, First quadriplegic sails English Channel solo

Daily Herald, August 16, 2005, Judge lends legal expertise to help blind; By Eileen O. Daday.

Cable News Network, August 11, 2005, Parents in trenches of autism services; By Peggy Peck.

Chicago Tribune, August 10, 2005, Champion for rights of disabled: the president of a Chicago advocacy group takes the fight for fair treatment to an international level; By Crystal Yednak.

Daily Herald, August 9, 2005, Buffalo Grove grad pushes himself to help disabled; By Eileen O. Daday.

Chicago Tribune, July 31, 2005, Signs of consciousness; Evaluating patients with traumatic brain injuries takes care, rigor and a long-term commitment; By Judith Graham.

Chicago Tribune, July 31, 2005, For disabled, wait for aid can be fatal; By Judith Graham.

Chicago Tribune, July 29, 2005, State is sued over homes for disabled; By Crystal Yednak.

USA Today, July 26, 2005, Disabilities Act helps, but everyone has a role, too; By T. Alan Hurwitz.

State Journal Register, July 26, 2005, ADA anniversary marks some steps forward, others in place; By Mary Massingale.

Chicago Tribune, July 25, 2005, Disabled face housing bias; By Antonio Olivo and Dave Wischnowsky.

Pioneer Press, July 21, 2005, At ADA milestone, many promises go unfulfilled; By Allan I. Bergman.

New York Times, July 20, 2005, No vaccine-autism link, parents are told; By Gardiner Harris.

Daily Herald, July 11, 2005, A friendly face indeed; Mount Prospect resident tutors adults with disabilities; By Matt Paolelli.

Chicago Sun-Times, July 4, 2005, More room for a ‘great life’; New $20 million center will consolidate services for disabled on N. Side; By Shamus Toomey.

Chicago Tribune, May 31, 2005, Is the federal government turning its back on the disabled workforce? By Mike Conklin.

Chicago Tribune, May 22, 2005, Home loans help the disabled; By Marilyn Kennedy Melia.

New York Times, May 22, 2005, Can you catch obsessive-compulsive disorder? By Lisa Belkin.

Chicago Tribune, May 19, 2005, Expo for disabled offers wisdom for their caretakers; By Jon Anderson.

Chicago Tribune, May 15, 2005, This teacher’s pet is the real thing: Students are K-8 but therapist is K-9; By Tom Rybarczyk.

Daily Herald, May 15, 2005, Raising awareness over the airwaves: Announcer downplays disability to encourage, educate others; By Stacy Vogel.

Chicago Tribune, May 12, 2005, Born deaf, hearing implants open new world for young sisters; By Kristi L. Gustafson.

Chicago Tribune, May 1, 2005, Teacher nurses goal of treehouse for disabled kids.

Managed Care Law Weekly, May 1, 2005, Insight into brain, speech promises aid for learning problems.

United Press International, April 27, 2005, New device detects brain injuries.

Washington Post, April 26, 2005, Signs of Understanding: “ Big River” uses novel technology, staging to link Deaf, hearing cultures; By Suz Redfearn.

Chicago Tribune, April 24, 2005, Changing Minds: Undaunted by mistakes of the past, a new generation of brain surgeons is ready to step in when pills and therapy fail; By Adrian Brune.

Chicago Tribune, April 24, 2005, Disabled thrive when design needs are met; By John Schwartz, New York Times News Service.

The Associated Press, April 23, 2005, The blind struggle as gadgets proliferate; By Vicki Smith.

Chicago Sun-Times, April 22, 2005, World of silence is no obstacle; Lyons’ Pedziwiatr excels in sports, life despite being deaf; By Matt Le Cren.

USA Today, April 21, 2005, Silent love, support: LeFors seeks success like other mid- to late QB draftees; By Tom Pedulla.

Washington Post, April 18, 2005, Bush’s ‘competitive sourcing’ worries disabled workers; By Christopher Lee.

Daily Herald, April 17, 2005, Fair offers options for people with disabilities; By Kari Allen.

Chicago Tribune, April 6, 2005, Pageant says woman not disabled enough, By John McCormick.

Chicago Tribune, April 6, 2005, Special ed cuts may be eased, By Diane Rado.

New York Times, April 5, 2005, Inside the Injured Brain, Many Kinds of Awareness, By Benedict Carey.

Washington Post, April 3, 2005, With Groups’ Help, the Disabled Carve Out a Place at the Altar, By Mary Otto.

Washington Post, April 2, 2005, Schiavo Raised Profile of Disabled, By Ceci Connolly.

Associated Press, March 29, 2005, Schiavo case raises question: Is death better than disability? By Martha Irvine.

Chicago Tribune, March 25, 2005, Special-ed law made big cuts, By Diane Rado.

Chicago Tribune, March 20, 2005, Autism’s early signs critical, yet baffling, By Julie Deardorff.

Chicago Tribune, March 16, 2005, Brain injury victim on the long road back, By Jo Napolitano.

Chicago Tribune, March 14, 2005, Mental health should be factor in security plan; By Dawn Turner Trice.

Chicago Sun-Times, March 12, 2005, Activist named city’s link to disabled population, By Fran Spielman.

The Capital Times (Madison , Wis.), March 10, 2005 , Brain tests reveal new pieces in autism puzzle; By Anita Weier.

Chicago Tribune, March 6, 2005, Eastwood’s ‘Baby’ hits below the belt, By Kristi Kirschner; Art’s power comes with responsibility, By Lennard J. Davis.

Chicago Tribune, March 6, 2005, Time matters in treatment of autistic kids, By Shari Roan.

Chicago Tribune, March 6, 2005, It’s good for you…and them: With your meal at a restaurant run by a non-profit, you get a side order of satisfaction; By Rod O’Connor.

Chicago Tribune, March 6, 2005, Tsunami relief. AIDS in Africa . Girl Scout cookies. Red Cross. Salvation Army. StreetWise. Etc. Do you ever feel like giving up on giving? By Patrick Kampert.

Chicago Tribune, March 6, 2005, Serving those with epilepsy: Clinics offer help to people with often-ignored disease; By Terri Yablonsky Stat.

USA Today, March 4, 2005, Brain injuries range from loss of coordination to loss of self; By Gregg Zoroya.

Chicago Tribune, March 2, 2005, Providing help for our darkest days: Is today’s health-case system better equipped to address the demons of the mentally ill? By Kurt Ullrich.

The Associated Press, March 1, 2005, Cruise ships discriminate against the disabled, suit says; By Pete Yost.

Publishers Weekly, February 28, 2005, Opening the door on autism; By Judith Rosen.

Newsweek, February 28, 2005, Babies and autism: New research on infants – cover story including When does autism start, by Claudia Kalb, My mind began to wake up, by Melinda Henneberger and Willing the world to listen, by Suzanne Wright.

Chicago Tribune, February 27, 2005 , Disabled push for care aid at home; By Trine Tsouderos.

Daily Herald, February 2, 2005, Opening doors for the disabled: Mom’s Web site offers tips to people with special needs on sightseeing in Chicago, By Mary Jekielek Insprucker.

The Associated Press, February 25, 2005, Jury finds Wal-Mart discriminated against employee with disability.

Chicago Tribune, February 24, 2005, Treehouse design branches out: The Barrington Park District and a Vermont group will make childhood haven wheelchair accessible; By M. Daniel Gibbard.

Chicago Sun-Times, February 21, 2005, Could you recognize autism if your child had it? $2.5 million campaign aims to teach the symptoms; By Jim Ritter.

Newsweek, February 17, 2005, Focusing on ‘Ability,’ Not ‘Disability,’ By Kathryn Williams.

Chicago Tribune, February 13, 2005, Voice of the People: Lessons from life with a disabled brother.

Chicago Tribune, February 11, 2005, Include universal design in remodeling plans; By David Bradley.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, February 8, 2005, Trump’s show discriminates, lawyer says; By Peter Shinkle.

The Record (Bergen County, N.J.), February 8, 2005, Invisible trauma: After a concussion, unseen injuries can change brain function; By Lindy Washburn.

USA Today, February 8, 2005, ‘Baby’ spotlights disconnect between disabled, able-bodied; Letters to Editor.

New York Times, February 8, 2005, Focus narrows in search for autism’s cause; By Sandra Blakeslee.

Chicago Tribune, February 7, 2005, Entrepreneurs fill gaps in services for autistic; By Judy Artunian.

New York Times, February 6, 2005, Inmate’s rising I.Q. score could mean his death; By Adam Liptak.

Chicago Tribune, February 2, 2005, Why ‘Million Dollar Baby’ infuriates the disabled; By Lennard J. Davis.

The Daily Herald, January 31, 2005, Dreams really do come true: Gurnee girl takes to the stage despite disabilities; By Abby Scalf.

The Daily Herald, January 30, 2005, Actress casts light on mental illnesses; By Tona Kunz.

Toledo Blade, January 27, 2005, His best friend really is his dog; By Karamaji Rujumba.

The Associated Press, January 25, 2005, Syracuse professor earns Oscar nomination for autism documentary.

The Capital (Annapolis , Md.), January 24, 2005, Woman pours energy into fighting autism; By Jeff Horseman.

The Morning Call (Allentown, Pa.), January 23, 2005, Vital visions: Artists with autism communicate illuminating personal perspectives; By Marguerite Smolen.

Chicago Tribune, January 23, 2005, Law allows the disabled to get diplomas, keep state services.

Chicago Tribune, January 21, 2005, Housing site for disabled is fined; By Michael Huggins.

Chicago Tribune, January 18, 2005, A special kind of nightspot: Roxy, a club for mentally ill adults, provides a haven where patrons can sharpen their social skills, relax and have fun; By Meg McSherry Breslin.

The Associated Press, January 12, 2005, Woodstock (Ala.) mother speaks about raising child with autism; By Markeshia Ricks.

Chicago Tribune, January 9, 2005, Mad, yes, but still a man: ‘Aviator’ doesn’t reduce Hughes’ illness to plot point; By Julia Keller.

Chicago Sun-Times, January 6, 2005, Study: ‘Miracle babies’ often face disabilities; By Stephanie Nano.

The Daily Herald, December 28, 2004, No sitting on sidelines: Program allows disabled athletes to wheel back on playing field; By Janet DeRaleau.

New York Times, December 20, 2004, How about not ‘curing’ us, some autistics are pleading; By Amy Harmon.

Chicago Tribune, December 20, 2004, Synagogue has holiday touch: Teens reach out to residents of deaf, blind center; By Manya A. Brachear.

Richmond (Va.) Times-Dispatch, December 10, 2004, Easter Seals Virginia Offers Many Programs; By Kim Hutchinson, President/CEO Easter Seals Virginia.

New York Times, December 10, 2004, For siblings of the autistic, a burdened youth; By Jane Gross.

Chicago Tribune, December 9, 2004, Mentors extra meaningful to disabled; By Carol Kleiman.

Ottawa (Ill.) Daily Times, December 3, 2004, Gifts fun for some are fun for all: Picking toys for special needs children need not be difficult; By Jonathan Bilyk.

Chicago Tribune, November 26, 2004, Deaf freshman defies the odds, fits right in; By Ross Forman.

Los Angeles Times, November 22, 2004, A chronicle of autism with twice the impact; By Tony Peyser.

USA Today, November 18, 2004, Wrestler’s world is never limited by his disability; By By Marco R. della Cava.

Daily Herald, November 4, 2004, Panthers wrestling club seeks members; By Michael Puente.

Daily Herald, November 1, 2004, Employment Web site serves Chicago area residents with disabilities; By Anna Marie Kukec.

Inside Lincoln Park, November 17, 2004, Anixter Center to break ground for accessible housing in Lincoln Park

Family Support Network of WakeCounty (N.C.) Newsletter, Winter 2004, Top ten tips: Selecting toys for a child with a disability.

Philadelphia Inquirer, November 16, 2004, Wresting a life from mental illness; By Stacey Burling, Inquirer Staff Writer.

Daily Herald, November 9, 2004, Success stories from deaf students featured at school fund-raiser; By Eileen O. Daday.

New York Times, November 7, 2004, Beautiful Music: Nurturing talent in a disabled child; By Jacqueline Goldwyn Kingon.

Chicago Tribune, November 2, 2004, With therapy, disabled kids become best they can be; By Jennifer Skalka, Tribune staff reporter.

Better Homes and Gardens, November 1, 2004, Autism on the rise: a poorly understood disorder affects more and more American families; By James McCommons.

The NewStandard, October 26, 2004, Judge rules UPS must allow hearing impaired to drive trucks; By Madeleine Baran.

Daily Herald, October 25, 2004, Dance therapy beneficial for children with Down syndrome; By Patrick B. Massey, M.D.

Los Angeles Times, October 24, 2004, Acceptance reigns along with a king; Autistic student wins hearts – and prized homecoming crown – at Culver City High; By Cara Mia DiMassa and Zeke Minaya, Times Staff Writers.

New York Daily News, October 24, 2004, Education and cure are autism mag goals; By Warren Woodberry Jr., Daily News Staff Writer.

Chicago Sun-Times, October 22, 2004, Disabled protesters oppose Downstate group homes; By Chris Fusco.

Chicago Tribune, October 20, 2004, Voting initiative targets disabled; By Trine Tsouderos, Tribune staff reporter.

Chicago Tribune, October 14, 2004, Nicaraguan deaf children create language of their own; By Nathan Bierma, Special to the Tribune.

Daily Herald, October 11, 2004, States make elections more accessible; By Stephen Manning, Associated Press.

United Press International, October 11, 2004, Autistic language problems may be biological.

Daily Herald, October 9, 2004, A field so that all can play: OK expected on baseball facility for the disabled; By Steve Zalusky, Daily Herald Staff Writer.

Chicago Tribune, October 3, 2004, Making the outdoors accessible to all; By Lew Freedman.

Daily Herald, September 30, 2004, Advocates for disabled ask legislators for help; By Garrett Ordower, Daily Herald Staff Writer.

Daily Herald, September 26, 2004, High hopes: Algonquin boy with Down syndrome adjusts to new life in public school; By Elizabeth Harmon, Daily Herald Correspondent.

Daily Herald, September 25, 2004, Batavia workshop perseveres: Group that supplies jobs for the disabled faces fewer jobs, less money; By Gala M. Pierce, Daily Herald Staff Writer.

New York Daily News, September 16, 2004, Autistic kids make big splash, By Lauren LaCapra, Daily News Staff Writer.

Chicago Sun-Times, September 11, 2004, Zero-growth budget a setback for disabled, By Kristin Macrae, president and CEO, CARC.

Chicago Sun-Times, September 9, 2004, Disabled boy wins fight to use front door; Condo association to pay $83,500 to settle lawsuit over entrance, By Natasha Korecki.

Chicago Tribune, September 6, 2004, Disabled will have better voter access; Cook County is upgrading suburb polling places, By John Biemer, Tribune staff reporter.

Chicago Tribune, September 3, 2004, Paralyzed, but not in her faith; Quadriplegic leads a ministry that helps disabled, By William Lobdell, Tribune Newspapers, Los Angeles Times.

New York Times, August 30, 2004, School achievement reports often exclude the disabled, By Diana Jean Schemo.

Daily Herald, August 30, 2004, Ticket to Work program helps people with disabilities find jobs, By Jim Bushman, District Manager, Elgin Social Security Office.

Aging and Elder Health Week, August 22, 2004, Pg. 22, 656 words; NAAR Autism Genome Project aims to find genes associated with inherited risk.

The Associated Press, August 18, 2004, 801 words; Autistic author wants to give hope to others; By Jordan Blum.

Scripps Howard News Service, August 16, 2004, 1,236 words; Autism seen as problem of connections in brains.

Chicago Tribune, August 13, 2004, COMMENTARY, Pg. 24; Voice of the People: Realize effect of labels on people with disabilities. Rob Johnson, Anchor/reporter, WLS Channel 7.

Chicago Tribune, August 12, 2004, TEMPO, Pg. 8, 933 words, Bree Walker takes the sting out of disability; Greg Braxton, Tribune Newspapers.

Chicago Tribune, August 1, 2004, Magazine, Pg. 10, 5,759 words; I, Cyborg: Rehab patients like Jesse Sullivan are teaching scientists how to connect our brains directly to machines; Ronald Kotulak, Tribune science reporter.

Chicago Daily Herald, July 30, 2004, NEIGHBOR, Pg. 1, 771 words; Rising stars: Special baseball program teaches disabled kids fundamentals of the game; Matt Weir, Daily Herald Correspondent.

Chicago Tribune, July 25, 2004, REAL ESTATE, pg. 1, 845 words; Assisted-living project will be dedicated to the disabled; By Jane Adler, Special to the Tribune.

Chicago Tribune, July 25, 2004, REAL ESTATE, Pg. 3N, 1,081 words; Program opens doors for disabled to own homes; Lew Sichelman, United Feature Syndicate; WASHINGTON.

Chicago Sun-Times, July 25, 2004, SPORTS, pg. 83, 728 words; Disabled crew sailing into new challenge; Members of Gigi making history in Mackinac race; by Dale Bowman.

Chicago Daily Herald, July 19, 2004, NEWS, Pg. 3, 300 words; Horse show features riders who have overcome disability; Leslie Hague, Daily Herald Staff Writer.

Chicago Sun-Times, July 19, 2004, NEWS SPECIAL EDITION, pg. 24, 366 words; 650 walk, roll and bike in city’s first disability pride parade; by Jim Ritter.

Chicago Tribune, July 19, 2004, METRO, pg. 3, 479 words; Pride drives new parade; Participants back rights of disabled; by Glenn Jeffers, Tribune Staff Reporter.

Chicago Tribune, July 16, 2004, FRIDAY, pg. 11, 701 words; Drawing from his life, writer addresses mental illness; by Kevin McKeough, Special to the Tribune.

Chicago Tribune, July 15, 2004 , METRO, pg. 3, 550 words; Specialist in special-needs riders: People with disabilities throughout the city know whom to call when they need a reliable ride – Cab Driver of the Year William Bundy. Jon Anderson, Tribune Staff Reporter.

The Nashville City Paper, July 14, 2004, NEWS; Children test toys for disabled. By Bill Harless.

News-Medical.net, July 7, 2004; Diagnosing depression in people with intellectual disabilities.

The Associated Press, July 6, 2004; For people with disabilities, getting buff isn’t the goal at the gym; Karren Mills, Associated Press Writer.

Chicago Tribune, July 3, 2004, COMMENTARY; Voice of the People: Stop segregating people with disabilities; Marca Bristo, President and CEO, Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago and Zena Naiditch, President and CEO, Equip for Equality.

USA Today, June 28, 2004; Disabled are losing optimism; survey shows almost 65 percent say access law isn’t helping; by Jack Gillum.

Chicago Tribune, June 27, 2004, Q SECTION, Pg. 7; Mental-health stigma obscures real, vital people; By Julie Deardorff.

Chicago Tribune, June 13, 2004, Q SECTION; Celebrating unity and independence; Deaf community reaches out to its youth; William Hageman, Tribune Staff Reporter.

UN News Service, June 4, 2004; UN treaty on rights for people with disabilities may be ready for signing next year.

Chicago Tribune, May 18, 2004, Pg. 1; Disability law gets big boost in ruling, High court opens states to lawsuits; David G. Savage, Tribune Newspapers.

Chicago Daily Herald, April 21, 2004; Disabled athletes seek more places to play; Madhu Krishnamurthy, Daily Herald Staff Writer.

Crain’s Chicago Business, April 12, 2004 ; Disabilites are no deterrent, Enterpreneurs seeking careers, not symphathy; By Mark Henricks.

Biotech Week, April 7, 2004, Expanded Reporting; Pg. 477, 806 words, Univ. of California, San Francisco: One million disabled adults lack adequate help with essential needs... according to a new study by researchers at the Disability Statistics Center at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).

Psychiatric Times, April 1, 2004, Special Report: Trauma, Violence and Victimization; Pg. 68,2572 words.

Chicago Sun-Times,  March 25, 2004 Thursday, NEWS SPECIAL EDITION; Pg. 28, 270 words, Silent witness in Hamas case uses mental illness as defense, Curtis Lawrence.

Chicago Sun-Times,   March 24, 2004 Wednesday, NEWS SPECIAL EDITION; Pg. 3, 341 words, TV show for deaf bans hand signs for gay, Jewish, Chinese, Renee Mickelburgh; Rajeev Syal;  LONDON

USA TODAY,  March 24, 2004, Wednesday, FINAL EDITION, NEWS; Pg. 12A, 706 words, History of mental illness doesn't prevent gun buys

Chicago Daily Herald,  March 21, 2004 Sunday,  DuPage Edition, NEWS; Pg. 3, 516 words, Program aims to get 'newly disabled' help, Tona Kunz, Daily Herald Staff Writer

Chicago Daily Herald,  March 21, 2004, Sunday DuPage, NEWS; Pg. 3, 532 words, Program aims to get 'newly disabled' help, Tona Kunz Daily Herald Staff Writer

Chicago Daily Herald,  March 21, 2004, Sunday DuPage, NEWS; Pg. 3, 681 words, DuPage forum seeks to help disabled empower themselves, Tona Kunz Daily Herald Staff Writer

Chicago Daily Herald,  March 14, 2004 Sunday,  Lake Edition; F1 Edition; F2 Edition; DuPage Edition; McHenry Edition, NEWS; Pg. 4, 840 words, How a tragedy like disabled boy's could happen, Naomi Dillon, Daily Herald Staff Writer

Chicago Daily Herald,  March 10, 2004 Wednesday, Cook Edition, NEIGHBOR; Eye on society; Pg. 3, 472 words, Disabled adults get boost from their PALS at benefit, Eileen O. Daday, Daily Herald Correspondent

Chicago Tribune,  March 9, 2004 Tuesday, Chicago Final Edition,  METRO; ZONE C; Pg. 2, 389 words, State sues tow firm on access to disabled, By Courtney Flynn, Tribune staff reporter.

Chicago Tribune, March 7, 2004 Sunday, Chicago Final Edition,  BUSINESS; ZONE C; Pg. 1, 1,436 words, Disability lawsuits rile North Side businesses, By John Schmeltzer, Tribune staff reporter.

Chicago Sun-Times, February 29, 2004 Sunday, EDITORIAL; LETTERS; Pg. 36, 1493 words, Bush turns deaf ear to hearing-impaired

Chicago Tribune, February 28, 2004 Saturday,  North Final Edition,  METRO; ZONE N; Pg. 18, 241 words, Waukegan parks changes to aid disabled, By Jodi S. Cohen, Tribune staff reporter.

Chicago Daily Herald, February 25, 2004, Wednesday DuPage, NEIGHBOR; Pg. 1, 377 words, College students with disabilities carve their own niche, Elisabeth Mistretta Daily Herald Staff Writer

Chicago Tribune, February 20, 2004, Friday, Northwest Final Edition, METRO; ZONE NW; Pg. 1, 1014 words, Evanston home helps disabled live on own, By Lisa Black, Tribune staff reporter.

Chicago Tribune, February 10, 2004 Tuesday, Chicago Final Edition, NEWS; ZONE C; Pg. 1, 1050 words, Chicago's schools warned on special ed; State accuses city of segregating disabled students, By Lori Olszewski, Tribune staff reporter.

Chicago Daily Herald,  February 6, 2004, Friday F1,F2, McHenry, F3, NEWS; Pg. 11, 140 words, Activist tells of needs for mentally disabled, John Johnston Daily Herald Correspondent

Chicago Sun-Times, January 30, 2004 Friday, FEATURES; THEATER REVIEW; Pg. 50, 846 words, A true inside view of mental illness, Hedy Weiss

Chicago Tribune, January 25, 2004 Sunday, Chicago Final Edition, TRAVEL; ZONE C; TRAVEL INSIDER. ; Pg. 2, 979 words, Disabled travelers getting better treatment in air, By Jane Engle, Tribune Newspapers: Los Angeles Times.

Chicago Sun-Times, January 25, 2004 Sunday, FINANCIAL; Pg. 39, 412 words, Step-by-step financial plan for families with disabled children, Terry Savage

Chicago Daily Herald, January 21, 2004, Wednesday Cook, D7, L4, NEIGHBOR; Pg. 1,342 words, Group for adult children of deaf parents reorganizes, Jamie Sotonoff Daily Herald Staff Writer

Chicago Tribune, January 18, 2004 Sunday, Chicago Final Edition, Q; ZONE C; Pg. 7, 774 words, Fighting words: See breast cancer as a disability,  Bob Condor.

Chicago Tribune, January 14, 2004 Wednesday, Chicago Final Edition, NEWS; ZONE C; Pg. 12, 590 words,  Justices weigh right of disabled in suing states; Supreme Court hears arguments, By Jan Crawford Greenburg, Washington Bureau.

USA TODAY, January 14, 2004, Wednesday, FINAL EDITION, NEWS; Pg. 9A, 467 words, High court asked to let disabled sue states, Richard Willing, WASHINGTON

Chicago Sun-Times, January 12, 2004 Monday, SPORTS; HIGH SCHOOLS; Pg. 74, 670 words, Driscoll's lesson: You have ability to overcome disability, Tina Akouris;

Chicago Daily Herald, January 12, 2004, Monday F1, F2, McHenry, NEIGHBOR; Sleepy Hollow; Pg. 1, 521 words, It's OK to ask ... New booklet offers answers, resources about mental illness to struggling families, Barbara Ferguson

USA TODAY, January 9, 2004, Friday, FINAL EDITION, NEWS; Pg. 3A, 396 words, Study ties obesity to increases in disabilities, Nanci Hellmich

Psychiatric Times, January 1, 2004, FEATURE; Pg. 34, 2,516 words, How Culture Impacts on the Treatment of Mental Illnesses Among Asian-Americans, Albert Yeung, M.D., Sc.D., and Winnie W. Kung, Ph.D., M.S.W.

Time International, November 10, 2003, TIME ASIA; HEALTH; Pg. 30, 397 words, Brain Damage; Mental illness is a major health threat across Asia—one that is barely addressed in countries plagued by poverty, lack of awareness and inadequate health-care systems, Nick Papadopoulos

USA Today, September 22, 2003, Monday, FINAL EDITION, MONEY; Pg. 1B, 23 words, Incentives to companies to hire the disabled

USA Today, September 11, 2003, Thursday, FINAL EDITION, MONEY; Pg. 1B, 22 words, How companies aid disabled employees

USA Today, August 28, 2003, Thursday, FINAL EDITION, MONEY; Pg. 1B, 64 words, Hiring the disabled

USA Today, August 18, 2003, Monday, FINAL EDITION, MONEY; Pg. 1B, 40 words, Enabling the disabled

USA Today, August 13, 2003, Wednesday, FINAL EDITION, MONEY; Pg. 1B, 29 words, Few seek disabled workers

Psychiatric Times, August 13, 2003, Wednesday, FINAL EDITION, MONEY; Pg. 1B, 29 words, Few seek disabled workers

Time International, May 19, 2003, TIME SOUTH PACIFIC; MEDICINE; Pg. 61, 901 words, A Good Dose of Empathy; Do doctors who have recovered from mental illness possess insights that help them treat their patients? Daniel Williams

USA Today, May 8, 2003, Thursday, FINAL EDITION, NEWS; Pg. 1A, 47., What the older disabled worry about

Psychiatric Times, May 1, 2003, FEATURE; Pg. 78, 2826 words, Deaf Patients Lead Psychiatrists to New Landscapes, Annie G. Steinberg, M.D., and Louise Montoya, M.A., LPC

USA Today, May 1, 2003, Thursday, FINAL EDITION, LIFE; Pg. 9D, 455 words, Congress wrestles with funds for disabled students, Greg Toppo, WASHINGTON