All Blog Posts in "Disability News"
History of a Home
December 28, 2012
By Meghan McMonagle, Contributor You cannot help but be moved when you are confronted with images of old asylums at the Museum of disABILITY History, located in Buffalo, NY. The majestic exteriors poorly represent the deplorable conditions concealed inside for patients who were forced to reside there, removed from participating in society. Asylums have become a part of America’s past; however, parts of our society still resist the integration of people with disabling conditions into their…
The Underground Railroad in Niagara Falls
May 4, 2012
By Bradford Watts, Contributor The Underground Railroad occupies a central place in American history and folklore. The “railroad” refers to the routes followed by brave African American individuals who escaped from slavery during the mid-nineteenth century, as well as the people, networks, places and structures that collectively provided for and supported their efforts to gain their freedom. Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Area The Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Area …
In the News
April 27, 2012
Compiled by Nicole Forgione, Contributor There are many news articles and blogs about disability related issues. Here are some recent ones of interest to check out. What are some of your favorite disability related blogs you visit often? Where do you get your disability related news from? Let us know in the comments section. Thanks! CNN Health: A heart shattered by a glimpse into autism http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/16/health/autism-homeless-man/index.html CNN U.S.: Down syndrome student fights…