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Mary Theresa Archbold (left), Anita Hollander and Tiffan Borelli star in Bekah Brunstetter's <em>Gorgeous</em>, part of Theater Breaking Through Barriers' initial Some of Our Parts<em> </em>Festival in 2011. A third round of new short plays runs through June 28 at New York City's Clurman Theatre.

In NYC, A Play Festival Spotlights Stories Of Disability

Now in its third year, the "... Our Parts" festival at Theater Breaking Through Barriers runs through June 28. Here and across the country, artists with disabilities are making drama (and comedy) in illuminating ways.
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On Disabilities

Dylan Murphy, 3, plays with a swan at the Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia. It was his first trip to a museum that didn't overwhelm him.

How To Make Museums More Inviting For Kids With Autism

A day at a museum promises fun for parents and kids alike. But for children who are on the autism spectrum, a seemingly simple museum exhibit may be too overwhelming to enjoy. Now, museums are coming up with ways to accommodate these visitors.
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How To Make Museums More Inviting For Kids With Autism

A seemingly simple museum exhibit may be too overwhelming for kids with autism to enjoy.
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Instructional assistant Jessica Reeder touches her nose to get Jacob Day, 3, who has autism, to focus his attention on her during a therapy session in April 2007.

The Human Voice May Not Spark Pleasure In Children With Autism

Children with autism may not get pleasure from hearing human voices, researchers say.
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The Love Song Of Ollie Cantos

Ollie Cantos may be blind, but he sees a way to help three teenagers.
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Vending machines at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock, Ark., were stocked with more healthful snacks in 2006.

Why Healthful Vending Machines Might Hurt The Blind

Blind entrepreneurs who own vending machines are worried health mandates will affect their business.
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For decades, Hill County Farms, also known as Henry's Turkey Service, housed a group of mentally disabled men in squalor in this former schoolhouse in Atalissa, Iowa. The EEOC won a judgment against the company for exploiting the men.

A 'Wake-Up Call' To Protect Vulnerable Workers From Abuse

A court verdict exposed the exploitation of a group of intellectually disabled men working in Iowa.
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Composer Richard Einhorn lost most of his hearing several years ago, but that hasn't held him back, thanks to state-of-the-art digital hearing aids.

Listen Up To Smarter, Smaller Hearing Aids

Today's devices are smaller and much more powerful, thanks to digital technology.
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As Palliative Care Need Grows, Specialists Are Scarce

While there's interest in providing more palliative care, certification bottlenecks are a problem.
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Dear Netflix, We Can't Hear You! Signed, 50 Million Americans

Are enough closed-captioned films available for the 17 percent of Americans with hearing loss?
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With Adaptive Skiing, Disabled People No Longer Left Out In The Cold

Ski resorts are catering to people with disabilities, and owners say it's been increasing business.
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A Costly Catch-22 In States Forgoing Medicaid Expansion

Many low-income adults will be caught in a gap between federal and state standards for eligibility.
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Payment Can Be Elusive For Medicare Beneficiaries In Personal Injury Cases

A new law is expected to fix problems that hinder seniors collecting on judgments and settlements.
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Alzheimer's Drug Dials Back Deafness In Mice

An Alzheimer's drug restored hearing in mice by growing new hair cells in their inner ears.
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College Students With Food Allergies Make Legal Gains

The Justice Department now interprets disability law to include food allergies in the dining hall.
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I, Robot: Paraplegics Get An Assist

No longer science fiction, robotic exoskeletons allow the paralyzed to take bionic steps.
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Parenting A Child Who's Fallen 'Far From The Tree'

Andrew Solomon's book is about children who are profoundly different or likely to be stigmatized.
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In NYC, A Play Festival Spotlights Stories Of Disability

How To Make Museums More Inviting For Kids With Autism

How To Make Museums More Inviting For Kids With Autism

The Human Voice May Not Spark Pleasure In Children With Autism

The Love Song Of Ollie Cantos

Why Healthful Vending Machines Might Hurt The Blind

A 'Wake-Up Call' To Protect Vulnerable Workers From Abuse

Listen Up To Smarter, Smaller Hearing Aids

As Palliative Care Need Grows, Specialists Are Scarce

Dear Netflix, We Can't Hear You! Signed, 50 Million Americans

With Adaptive Skiing, Disabled People No Longer Left Out In The Cold

A Costly Catch-22 In States Forgoing Medicaid Expansion

Payment Can Be Elusive For Medicare Beneficiaries In Personal Injury Cases

Alzheimer's Drug Dials Back Deafness In Mice

College Students With Food Allergies Make Legal Gains

I, Robot: Paraplegics Get An Assist

Parenting A Child Who's Fallen 'Far From The Tree'

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