Qmmunity Gift Guide 2021

Look good, feel good this holigay season with Austin’s LGBTQIA makers

"...curated selection of goods made by local LGBTQIA makers with the purpose of helping Austin’s queer community continue thriving..."

Dec. 2, 2021 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

March 2020 Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the Democratic primary?

"...us know if we missed something by emailing newseditor@austinchronicle.com with the subject "CLUB ENDORSEMENTS." U.S. Senate..."

Feb. 4, 2020 News Post

Nothing Succeeds Like Access

"...careen to the theatre, and slide into your seat with a few minutes to spare. Imagine having to arrange..."

June 11, 1999 Arts Feature by Dawn Davis

A World of Their Own

Growing Population

"...out of AISD's 9,400 special education students -- diagnosed with autism. Except for one known genetic factor, called Fragile..."

June 4, 1999 News Feature by Spike Gillespie

Naked City

AG Greg Abbott -- of all people -- says Texas isn't liable under the federal law.

"...a lawsuit charging that the state does not comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act. Texas was sued in..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Local Businesses' ADA Compliance Questioned

Texas Civil Rights Project launches barrage of lawsuits against businesses it alleges are failing to comply with ADA statutes requiring equal access for persons with disabilities

"...Rights Project marked the 17th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act last week by launching a barrage of..."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward

Disappointed in Colbert

"...when Stephen Colbert made bipolar disorder into a joke, without a hint of irony or self-awareness, while interviewing Claire..."

March 2, 2012 Postmarks

One in a Crowd: Life Without Color

New color blindness doc seeks crowdfunding

"...There are many disabilities in this world: some obvious, some more hidden, some..."

April 24, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Cap Metro: The Fewer the Merrier

Budget cuts target Cap Metro's most vulnerable riders

"...that increased service will actually be used by fewer people and the financial reserves will be attained partially by..."

Sept. 17, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

About AIDS

The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal against an insurance company's cap on lifetime benefits for AIDS treatment.

"...Chicago. The appeals court ruled that while the Americans with Disabilities Act ensures access to insurance, it does not..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Column by Sandy Bartlett

LoneStarCon 3: The Jo Walton Interview

The Hugo-winning author of 'Among Others' really loves books

"...out, among others, George R. R. Martin’s A Dance with Dragons for a win that surprised many...."

Aug. 30, 2013 Books Post by Amy Gentry

Pointing Fingers

Local NAACP leaders recently announced the results of their inquiry into the June shooting death of 23-year-old Sophia King, leveling much of the responsibility on the Housing Authority of the city of Austin.

"...of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People announced the results of their inquiry into the June..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin Plans Its First All Abilities Playground on Onion Creek

The right to play

"...universally accessible playground, geared toward kids and their caregivers with disabilities and special needs. The Austin Parks Foundation and..."

Jan. 12, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Medical Center for Michael Hickson, a 46-year-old Black man with disabilities who died there last month after being admitted..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature

Snapshot: SAGE Studio’s Fall Show

Eastside gallery space gives artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities a place to shine

"...providing a big boost for the art of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities...."

Sept. 28, 2018 Arts Column by David Brendan Hall

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Sept. 23-30

"...LEGISLATIVE FORUM: DISABILITIES Join the discussion about services for people with intellectual..."

Sept. 24, 2010 News Feature

The Digital Divide

SXSW discusses who isn't online, and why

"..."Farmer Bob." However, the FCC defines four categories of people who don't have or use computers:..."

March 16, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Neighbors relate their own housing crunches in response to last week's cover story.

"...higher than minimum-wage jobs that don't require higher education. Without industry the only thing keeping the Eastside from being..."

Aug. 4, 2000 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the unbelievable excitement in the room, watching so many people yell and chant for my father, I could not..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Different Kind of Barista at Empowered Coffee

Employees with intellectual or developmental disabilities make coffee and learn life skills

"...and just find a good cup of joe served with a warm welcome. That's exactly the kind of business..."

May 11, 2018 Food Feature by Dan Gentile

COVID at AISD: Union Lodges Grievances as District Plays Hardball

Education Austin files over 100 grievances on behalf of teachers denied accommodations for spring semester

"...staff risks during the COVID-19 pandemic violates the Americans With Disabilities Act. However, the grievances likely won't come before..."

Dec. 25, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Point Austin: Fed Up Yet?

Republican politicians propose pulling Texas out of Medicaid

"...state. We need to get out of it. And with the budget shortfall we're anticipating, we may have to..."

Nov. 12, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...happened, but he’s been criticized for leading a department with insufficient active shooter training...."

March 15, 2024 News Feature

HIV Discrimination: Know Your Rights!

About AIDS

"...It is unfortunate, but all too often true that people living with HIV disease face the challenge of discrimination..."

June 20, 1997 Column

The Pain of Change at the Springs

Debate centers on a paved parking lot and pathway to the pool's south side

"...plan to raze 30 trees in 2009. And, perhaps, with that attempt in the rearview mirror, every aspect seems..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Access Denied: Cap Metro Blocks Blind Contender

Transit agency's Access Committee cries foul over board decision

"...The committee, which is composed mostly of transit users with disabilities, was created under the Americans With Disabilities Act..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature by Justin Ward

Naked City

"...– Bob Dylan has come, sung, and gone, along with 130 or so other bands and 65,000 (times three)..."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Feature

Postmarks

Yoga and Starbucks. Karaoke and republicans. Squirrel rifles and Al Gore. Together for the first time in this week's letters to the editor!

"...dairy products in their cancerously expanding franchises? They replied with a cookie cutter postcard with no human being's name..."

Sept. 8, 2000 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk

"...of the September bond election lived on last week, with over 200 Austinites signed up to give their three-minute..."

July 31, 1998 News Feature

Allergic to the World

The Sensitives and the illness of environment

"...organizations have not been able to square wide-ranging symptoms with certain causes. While studies on chemical sensitivity run into..."

Sept. 29, 2017 Screens Feature by Kahron Spearman

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