Triumph

High school wrestling drama is admirable for giving athletes with disabilities a platform

"...Living with cerebral palsy, Mike (Mitte, Breaking Bad) has had no shortage..."

April 30, 2021 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Fantastic Fest 2015: Untangling the Doglegs

Director Heath Cozens on Japan's disabled pro-wrestling league

"...the fighters: L’Amant, a married family man with severe cerebral palsy who can't feed himself, but regularly fights his..."

Sept. 25, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Have Wheels, Will Travel

Zach Anner talks about his web celebrity, his axed travel show, and the new project that got him back on the road

"...Network, in which Anner, in the wheelchair that his cerebral palsy has had him using his whole life, would..."

Aug. 10, 2012 Screens Feature by Dan Solomon

Food-O-File

"...potted pork tomfoolery will benefit a worthy cause, United Cerebral Palsy of the Capital Area...."

March 27, 1998 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The People's Gallery at City Hall Shows Women With Disabilities in a New Light

The Bold Beauty Project of Texas exhibits portraits of courageous women from across the state

"...name is Tanya Winters. She's a 42-year-old woman with cerebral palsy who is, among other things, an accomplished dancer,..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Arts Feature by Laura Jones

SXSW Film Reviews: 'This Is Where We Live'

The Hill Country glows in this impressive SXSW sleeper about family

"...hollow family caring for August (Segal), a twentysomething with cerebral palsy. CK McFarland portrays the mother with tired resignation..."

March 15, 2013 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...will benefit a broad range of organizations, including United Cerebral Palsy of Texas, Austin Habitat for Humanity, the Mary..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Storytelling

"...creative writing seminar, Vi (Blair) and her lover with cerebral palsy Marcus (Fitzgerald), and their relationship with their professor..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Orphans

"...(McCole); and only daughter Sheila (Stevenson), who suffers from cerebral palsy and is confined to a wheelchair -- embark..."

June 23, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Qmmunity’s 2023 Gift Guide

Gifts for the els, bees, gees, and teas – and the pluses!

"...a gay man whose late discovery of a hidden cerebral palsy diagnosis turns his world both upside down and..."

Dec. 7, 2023 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

SXSW Film Review: Your Friend, Memphis

One man inspires a better view of differently abled people

"...For Memphis, living entails the uniquely difficult tribulations of cerebral palsy – a formal diagnosis mentioned exactly once in..."

March 12, 2022 SXSW Post by Jessi Cape

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Terrell, Benjamin Edelman Memphis DiAngelis, a young man with cerebral palsy, is caught between the world’s expectations and his..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Lagniappe About Mary Trump’s Book

R.U. Steinberg recalls a childhood in the distant orbit of "the world's most dangerous man"

"...2016, I read that Freddy's son was born with cerebral palsy and needed help paying for medical expenses. The..."

July 24, 2020 Arts Feature by R.U. Steinberg

The Luv Doc: Big, Dumb & Inexplicably Lucky

How about some empathy for the simpletons?

"...you aren't able to bootstrap your way out of cerebral palsy, that's on you. Liberals, on the other hand,..."

July 17, 2020 Column by The Luv Doc

Heart & Soul Luncheon Raises Funds for Nonprofit Inclusive Austin Preschool

Special guest A&E star Megan Bomgaars helps the cause

"...students have a developmental delay, such as Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, or autism...."

Feb. 5, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

No More Cartoon Villains

Dismantling insulting stereotypes with the Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival

"...subject of opening film Tilly's Symphony. Jones, who has cerebral palsy, is able to play five instruments and compose..."

Oct. 19, 2018 Screens Feature by Julian DeBerry

Medical Marijuana Advocates Look to 2019 Lege for Program Improvements

Barriers in a budding industry

"...surgery last April, 8-year-old Beatrice Kennedy, who suffers from cerebral palsy, began experiencing intense seizures, most often as she..."

Aug. 31, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...Maria Hernandez, a 10-year-old undocumented girl in Texas with cerebral palsy, will finally be released to her family after..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature

Headlines

"...the federal government to release an undocumented 10-year-old with cerebral palsy from the custody of the Office of Refugee..."

Nov. 3, 2017 News Feature

Bills Grant Texas Doctors Legal Cover to Mislead Pregnant Women

Is the Lege giving doctors a license to lie?

"...Lesli, who is autistic, blind, deaf, and suffers from cerebral palsy. "Senator Creighton has not stood where I have..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Archer's Challenge Takes Disability Awareness Citywide

Foundation launches citywide fundraiser to benefit Rosedale School

"...open the doors to the school building. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy early in his life, Archer realized that changes..."

Oct. 7, 2016 News Post by David Lemon

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...Story" follows Archer Hadley, a senior student who has cerebral palsy as he hosts the Wheelchair Challenge fundraiser in..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Bridges to Forever

The theme for the coming week is public input

"...of adults with Parkinson's disease and of children with cerebral palsy. Friday, June 19, 6-8pm, at Central Market North...."

June 19, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Headlines

"...new wheelchair accessibility features. Student Archer Hadley, who has cerebral palsy, raised over $80,000 to pay for the renovations...."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature

Evicted and Helpless

Disabled residents to be forced out of state supported living center

"...In their analysis of disability services nationwide, the United Cerebral Palsy organization ranks Texas 50th, a place it has..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Adam Carroll: Let It Choose You

San Marcos bard continues thriving on his eight LP

"...I have cerebral palsy, though I’m lucky because it’s pretty mild. I..."

Aug. 26, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Kickstart Your Weekend with the Underdogs

'Wolves of Wuhan,' 'Sleight,' and 'A Better Life'

"...In 2004, a young girl and her uncle with cerebral palsy were killed on Austin's Eastside. That little girl..."

July 12, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Familiar Features at Dallas International Film Festival

Revisit some favorites that hit Austin already

"...the tiny town of Llano with a son with cerebral palsy. This film is a triumph by any standards,..."

April 4, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...small-town Texas handyman becomes caregiver to their son with cerebral palsy. Cast: Ron Hayden, CK McFarland, Marc Menchaca, Tobias..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Film Flam

Aisha Tyler emcees SXSW Interactive Awards, and more

"...an inspirational doc about Bonner Paddock, a man with cerebral palsy who takes on Mount Kilimanjaro; Paddock is the..."

Jan. 10, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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