Politicians Ignore People With Disabilities

"...close to 2 million “known” persons in Texas have disabilities; and while not all are of voting age, many..."

June 13, 2006 Postmarks

Issues About Transportation for People With Disabilities

"...are several important facts about the transportation for persons with disabilities that were not mentioned in your story of..."

April 8, 2008 Postmarks

Students With Disabilities Get a Chance to Work for the City

The city of Austin and Austin ISD partner to employ hundreds of students with disabilities across four city departments this fall

"...is in motion and could employ hundreds of students with disabilities across four city departments this fall. With help..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Madi Donham

Texans With Disabilities Physically Barred From Policymakers

The inaccessibility at the Capitol is emblematic of the city at large

"...Semien on a sweltering afternoon are more than 300 people. Some sit in wheelchairs, others stand with guide dogs...."

July 28, 2017 News Feature by Taylor Jackson Buchanan

The Americans With Disabilities Act Done Right

How do you defend against frivolous ADA lawsuits? Start a defense project.

"...$176,000 in penalties for filing frivolous lawsuits charging businesses with violating the Americans With Disabilities Act ("Talk About Your..."

Dec. 23, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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

"..."Sometimes I hear mothers with young children telling their kids not to stare at..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Arts Feature by Laura Jones

Disabilities Unltd.

Cinema Touching Disabilities fights misconceptions

"...Awakens ticket presales is any indication, huge numbers of people still flock to movie theatres to expand their universe...."

Nov. 6, 2015 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

'Riding Shotgun With Zach Anner' Debuts

Web celeb's new travel show says 'O Canada' in first episode

"...In his new travel show Riding Shotgun With Zach Anner, web celeb Zach Anner and three of..."

Oct. 24, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Prioritize People

"...May 15] and other self-anointed advocates are precisely why people with disabilities lack an adequate safety net in Texas...."

May 14, 2015 Postmarks

Then There's This: Power to the People's

Community clinic gains new status – and a bundle of funds

"...the Drag to a bustling 14,000-square-foot facility on I-35, People's Community Clinic has come a long way from its..."

June 29, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

sxsw: Schmoozing with Ed Ward, et al.

SXSW involves a lot of something called "schmoozing"

"...For beginners, it's best to start schmoozing with someone you already know. At worst, you may be..."

March 14, 2011 Chronolog Post by R.U. Steinberg

Council Set to Offset High-End Tax Break With Rent Relief

The ol' homestead

"...Council also approved an increased exemption for homeowners living with a disability or those over 65...."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Arts Alive Institute: Reaching all learners with art

VSA Arts' Arts Alive Institute brings together artists and educators from across the state to discuss best practices for using the arts to reach everyone in the classroom

"...as well as skills to assist you in working with students who are handicapped or bilingual just by registering..."

June 15, 2007 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Down Home Ranch Builds Community With Farm-to-Table Goods

At home on the ranch

"...providing a caring home for a community of residents with intellectual disabilities. "They need more than safety and a..."

April 27, 2018 Food Feature by Acacia Coronado

A Good Time With the Safdies

Directing duo talk Robert Pattinson and their new crime drama

"...There's a saying that film noir is bad people doing bad things for good reasons, and that's true..."

Aug. 18, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SAGE Studio Artist Rick Fleming Bags His Biggest Exposure Yet With Joe Biden Portrait

The local artist’s tote bag is now on sale in the Biden campaign store

"...as a way to keep connected to artists affiliated with SAGE Studio, the Eastside studio and gallery for artists..."

Oct. 30, 2020 Arts Feature by Kimberley Jones

Death Watch: Texas Goes Through With Wilson Execution

Supreme Court declines to intervene in case of man with IQ of 61

"...years ago, this Court categorically barred states from executing people with mental retardation. Yet, tonight Texas will end the..."

Aug. 8, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

City Blamed After Break-Ins at Future Housing for People Exiting Homelessness

Former Candlewood Suites hotel broken into and vandalized

"...purchased by the city as future supportive housing for people exiting homelessness, was broken into and vandalized on May..."

May 20, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Health Care: Flirting With Armageddon

Choosing between a 'firing squad' and 'death by starvation'

"...births in the state and covers almost two-thirds of people in nursing homes. Along with the Children's Health Insurance..."

March 4, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

The Night Has (Nearly) a Thousand Eyes With Sideshow Revivalists 999 Eyes

Austin original celebration of exceptional oddity returns

"...With a name like Whorie the Clown, it's no surprise..."

April 14, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Tests Limits of Death Penalty With Mentally Ill Man on Death Row

"[The] applicant is clearly 'crazy,' but he is also 'sane' under Texas law."

"...Thomas, talked about what it's like trying to communicate with her client. "There is nothing that is linear about..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Spread Your Wings With The Peanut Butter Falcon

The story behind an unlikely filmmaking adventure

"...has its point to make about how society discards people – those living with disabilities, the old, those with..."

Aug. 8, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Death Penalty Report: We’re Mostly Killing People Sentenced Decades Ago

The popularity of killing criminals in the 80s and 90s still ripples through today

"...Texas juries sentenced dozens of people to execution every year at the height of the..."

Dec. 23, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Rebel With Many Causes

A Philosophical Divide

"...The righteous indignation with which Harrington responds to criticism might be a by-product..."

Sept. 11, 1998 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Sun to Set on Severely Disabled Patients

Austin State Supported Living Center to close seven homes

"...who suffers from severe autism, and roughly 70 other people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, would be forced out..."

Aug. 11, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

ZAP on CodeNEXT Parking

Remember the Americans With Disabilities Act

"...Council to consider input from the Mayor's Committee for People With Disabilities during their upcoming review of the CodeNEXT..."

April 20, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

No More Cartoon Villains

Dismantling insulting stereotypes with the Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival

"...way for the more acutely tuned, nuanced work those with disabilities deserve...."

Oct. 19, 2018 Screens Feature by Julian DeBerry

Blind Leading the Sighted

Yellow Cab of Austin has become an employment option for people who are visually impaired

"...Over at Yellow Cab of Austin, they use computers with mapping and geo-positioning software to track customers and drivers...."

June 9, 2006 News Feature by R.U. Steinberg

AISD’s Special Education System Struggles to Keep Up

School system tries to keep up with its workload and comply with legal mandates

"...she was concerned from the outset about his potential disabilities. When her son was in prekindergarten, she felt her..."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Sebastian Stan and Adam Pearson Become A Different Man

New A24 drama finds that wherever you go, there you are

"...When people talk about bad habits, is it the “bad” or..."

Oct. 3, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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