Disability Issues with Karen Meyer Thu, 16 May 2013 17:51:02 GMT Copyright ©2013 ABC inc., WLS-TV inc. en-us Teen born without arms participates in sports http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wls/cms_exf_2007/_video_wn_images/9105105_223x126.jpg 126 223 Thu, 16 May 2013 18:36:31 GMT 9105120 'Bodies of Work' celebrates disability arts and culture http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wls/cms_exf_2007/_video_wn_images/9096296_223x126.jpg 126 223 Sun, 12 May 2013 14:23:52 GMT 9096294 Archery adapted for physical disabilities http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wls/cms_exf_2007/_video_wn_images/9090885_223x126.jpg 126 223 Sun, 05 May 2013 14:00:13 GMT 9090886 Thresholds provides transition for those with mental illness http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wls/cms_exf_2007/_video_wn_images/9087996_223x126.jpg 126 223 Thu, 02 May 2013 17:08:50 GMT 9087970 Chicago Children's Theatre performing play for autistic kids http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wls/cms_exf_2007/_video_wn_images/9082551_223x126.jpg 126 223 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:56:32 GMT 9082524 Woman with MS teaches tai chi http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wls/cms_exf_2007/_video_wn_images/9079275_223x126.jpg 126 223 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:19:36 GMT 9079228 Hear the Cheers campaign helps provide hearing aids for kids http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wls/cms_exf_2007/_video_wn_images/9073647_223x126.jpg 126 223 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:20:29 GMT 9073622 UIC program focuses on disability studies http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wls/cms_exf_2007/_video_wn_images/9064318_223x126.jpg 126 223 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:28:53 GMT 9064294 NAMI offers info, support for mental illness http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wls/cms_exf_2007/_video_wn_images/9061554_223x126.jpg 126 223 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:08:59 GMT 9061567 Young albino author overcoming odds http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wls/cms_exf_2007/_video_wn_images/9055942_223x126.jpg 126 223 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 14:02:24 GMT 9055927 Learning to live after a brain tumor at a young age http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wls/cms_exf_2007/_video_wn_images/9052895_223x126.jpg 126 223 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:13:31 GMT 9052928 Fuel call helps people with disabilities get gas http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wls/cms_exf_2007/_video_wn_images/9047124_223x126.jpg 126 223 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 13:51:35 GMT 9047108 Custom transportation at Special Needs Chicago http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wls/cms_exf_2007/news/disability_issues/9035887_223x126.jpg 126 223 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:53:02 GMT 9035888 Fun activities for wounded vets, disabled individuals at Adaptive Adventures http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wls/cms_exf_2007/_video_wn_images/9030621_223x126.jpg 126 223 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 14:04:35 GMT 9030588 Chicago Lighthouse day school helps students who are autistic and blind http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wls/cms_exf_2007/_video_wn_images/9027567_223x126.jpg 126 223 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:05:17 GMT 9027513 Found center prepares homeless, special needs pets for adoption http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wls/cms_exf_2007/_video_wn_images/9022101_223x126.jpg 126 223 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 13:53:17 GMT 9022098 Ambassadors teach energy saving techniques http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wls/cms_exf_2007/_video_wn_images/9019340_223x126.jpg 126 223 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:01:39 GMT 9019310 Woman who lost limbs now inspiring others http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wls/cms_exf_2007/_video_wn_images/9013871_223x126.jpg 126 223 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 14:50:48 GMT 9013860 Oscar nominations for films with disability issues http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wls/cms_exf_2007/_video_wn_images/9004629_223x126.jpg 126 223 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 14:54:50 GMT 9004613 Chicagoans create wine charms for Oscars gift bags http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wls/cms_exf_2007/news/disability_issues/9001165_223x126.jpg 126 223 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:33:26 GMT 9001182 Goodman Theatre play Teddy Ferrara highlights struggles of gay, disabled youth http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wls/cms_exf_2007/_video_wn_images/8996336_223x126.jpg 126 223 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 15:02:47 GMT 8996316 Couple with Down syndrome celebrates Valentine's Day http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wls/cms_exf_2007/_video_wn_images/8993044_223x126.jpg 126 223 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:02:30 GMT 8993033 Color Burst screen printing supports developmentally disabled http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wls/cms_exf_2007/_video_wn_images/8987497_223x126.jpg 126 223 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:41:02 GMT 8987492 Service dogs help owners be independent http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wls/cms_exf_2007/_video_wn_images/8975375_223x126.jpg 126 223 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:28:32 GMT 8975277 Gridiron Alliance helps young athletes with disabilities Unbreakable Resilience: Leap of Faith Stories to Live By was published. Steve was one of the athletes interviewed. "It talks about the things I went through and things I thought about at the time," said Herbst. "It's an inspirational book for everyone. It's something that I just had to do," said Grossnickle. "It's not just people with disabilities. Anyone who has any sort of problems with challenges, it's a great motivational tool to utilize." All sales from the book goes to support the Gridiron Alliance: www.gridironalliance.org]]> http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wls/cms_exf_2007/_video_wn_images/8978892_223x126.jpg 126 223 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 15:13:56 GMT 8978872 Rapping gives boy who stutters confidence, inspiration http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wls/cms_exf_2007/_video_wn_images/8969726_223x126.jpg 126 223 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:24:12 GMT 8969815 Mom, 91, writes book about raising son with Down syndrome http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wls/cms_exf_2007/news/disability_issues/8957791_223x126.jpg 126 223 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:22:36 GMT 8957793 Jersey Mike's Subs offers braille menu for visually impaired http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wls/cms_exf_2007/_video_wn_images/8960901_223x126.jpg 126 223 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:04:31 GMT 8960861 Raising awareness about dystonia http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wls/cms_exf_2007/_video_wn_images/8952218_223x126.jpg 126 223 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 15:02:16 GMT 8952191 Child's Voice instructs young children with hearing loss http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wls/cms_exf_2007/_video_wn_images/8949133_223x126.jpg 126 223 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:09:41 GMT 8949135