Film About Father Raising Son With Down Syndrome Debuts At Tribeca

 

The feature film "Color Book" explores setbacks experienced by a father and his son with Down syndrome as they attempt to attend their first baseball game together. Read More >

RJ Peete Isn't Just A Clubhouse Attendant With Autism. He's A Central Part Of The Dodgers Family

 

The son of former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete and actress Holly Robinson-Peete hasn't let autism stop him from living his dream with the Dodgers. Read More >

Cerebral Palsy Doesn't Hold Back White Sox Announcer

 If life is one big March Madness bracket, Jason Benetti jokes, he was born a 13 seed. The Chicago White Sox play-by-play broadcaster has cerebral palsy, which impacts his balance and mobility. Read More >

Unified Sports Build Bonds That Break Down Barriers

 Players, coaches and parents say that unified sports — where students with and without intellectual disabilities play together — have changed their schools, and their lives. Read More >

Despite Cerebral Palsy, Race Car Driver Only Knows One Speed

 He grew up at the track in a racing family. But the fact that Bryan Narducci was almost born at the track, and the circumstances of his birth, are where his story shifts from the typical driver. Read More >

First-Ever US Adaptive Championship Puts Spotlight On Golfers With Disabilities

 

The U.S. Adaptive Open is teeing off, featuring golfers with amputated limbs, Down syndrome, diabetes, a club foot and cerebral palsy in an event that backers hope will inspire others. Read More >

Special Olympics Calls Off World Winter Games In Russia

 

Special Olympics is canceling its upcoming World Winter Games as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Read More >

Golfer Becomes First With Down Syndrome To Compete In College Championship

 

A 22-year-old from Arizona became the first person with Down syndrome to compete in a college championship event when she teed off earlier this week. Read More >

Man With Down Syndrome Reaches Historic First By Completing Ironman

 A 21-year-old with Down syndrome is the first with the chromosomal disorder to complete an entire Ironman triathlon, which entails swimming 2.4 miles, biking 112 miles and running 26.2 miles. Read More >

NHL Team Cuts Ties With Draft Pick Over Bullying Of Classmate With Disabilities

 After a bullying incident came to light involving a Black classmate with developmental disabilities, an NHL franchise has renounced the rights to the team's fourth-round draft pick. Read More >

NASCAR Driver With Autism Is Turning Heads At 190 MPH

Hours after he was featured on "Good Morning America" for being the first driver in NASCAR with autism, 20-year-old Armani Williams celebrated his first top 10 finish. Read More >

Esports allow students in special ed to take part

School esports leagues are allowing students with learning differences and English-language learners to do extracurricular activities with their peers in general education. While the gaming culture has a reputation for toxicity, school esports leagues have teachers and coaches on hand to make sure everyone is included.   District Administration magazine online

12-year-old hockey goalie doesn't let prosthetic legs stop her

Wisconsin's Lily Rosenthal and her parents didn't tell her hockey coach she was a double amputee with two prosthetic legs when they signed her up for hockey camp. Lily, who is 12, has succeeded as a goalie and uses her legs as well as her glove and blocker to stop pucks.   WDJT-TV (Milwaukee)

College Recruit On The Spectrum Set To Make History

As the first student-athlete with autism to sign a national letter of intent to play a team sport at the NCAA Division I level, Kalin Bennett has more than basketball on his mind. Read More;

Nike Signs Runner With Cerebral Palsy To Pro Contract

University of Oregon junior Justin Gallegos had just finished running in a recent race when he got the surprise of a lifetime. Nike wanted to sign Gallegos to a pro contract. Read More >

Indoor Skydiving Offers Those With Disabilities 'Major Rush'

For adventure seekers with special needs, an indoor skydiving range is offering a chance to soar unencumbered by their challenges. Read More >

NFL Looks To Accommodate Fans With ASD

In what's being called a first, the NFL will make Sunday's Pro Bowl "autism friendly," offering fans on the spectrum noise-canceling headphones, stress-relief squeeze toys and a safe room. Read More >

High Schooler Named Athlete Of Year For Cerebral Palsy Work

Sports Illustrated's first-ever High School Athlete of the Year award is going to a 16-year-old for his cerebral palsy awareness efforts.

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2015/12/15/high-schooler-athlete-cp-work/21684/

Stars To Usher In Special Olympics

Everyone from Stevie Wonder to Jimmy Kimmel and Avril Lavigne will be on hand to kick off the Special Olympics World Games next month, organizers say.  http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2015/06/19/stars-special-olympics/20395/

ESPN, ABC To Air Special Olympics World Games

For eight days this summer, some of the world's top athletes with intellectual disabilities will be featured on national television.   http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2015/04/17/espn-abc-special-olympics/20223/