http://specialstories.org Stories that inspire and amuse about athletes with intellectual and physical disabilities Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:46:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Original Source: San Diego Union-Tribune By Tanya Mannes UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER Nov 3, 2008 SAN DIEGO – The first time Patrick Ivison, 14, went surfing, he said, “It felt like flying.” The blond teenager with the cracking voice and braces has been in a wheelchair most of his life because of a childhood spinal ... http://specialstories.org/2008/11/03/november-3-2008-patrick-ivison-relies-on-a-wheelchair-on-land-but-in-the-water-hes-a-surfer/ This story isn't about an athlete with disabilities (although an injury might be considered a temporary disability) but it is definitely inspiring. Original story By Joseph B. Frazier ASSOCIATED PRESS PORTLAND, Ore. – With two runners on base and a strike against her, Sara Tucholsky of Western Oregon University uncorked her best swing and ... http://specialstories.org/2008/05/06/april-30-2008-opponents-carry-injured-home-run-hitter-around-the-bases/ Major Character with a Disability: Alex (played by Joey McFarland, Joshua O'Neill, and Ted Polito) Short Description A mother educates about people with Down Syndrome like her son. First Broadcast on CBS (US Network) on November 8, 1987 Main Cast: Tyne Daly - Joanna Goodman Richard Crenna - Bob Goodman Martin Balsam - Grandpa Joey ... http://specialstories.org/2008/04/14/kids-like-these-1987/ Original source: The Gazette Six young adults with Down Syndrome will travel to Peru, live in a village and climb to Machu Picchu. The trip is intended to show that people with the condition can contribute to a community IRWIN BLOCK, The Gazette At the end of May, six young adults will be ... http://specialstories.org/2008/03/28/march-26-2008-fighting-stereotype-an-uphill-battle/ Major Performers with a Disability: Wyatt, Henry, Adam, Lexi, Neal First Broadcast on HBO (US Network) in March, 2008 Information from tv.com Cast Main Cast Elaine Hall Wyatt Henry Adam Lexi Neal Description Five autistic children seize the spotlight in this moving documentary about a troubling disorder affecting too many children in the world today. Focusing on the children, the camera follows ... http://specialstories.org/2008/03/25/autism-the-musical-2008/ Unified teams from China and Germany after their gold medal game at the World Games in Dublin, Ireland in 2003. http://specialstories.org/2008/03/16/world-games-basketball/ Repeating History Female actresses were not allowed on the English stage until 1660 so in Shakespeare's plays female roles were played by young boys. How quaint we think now. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, African Americans were portrayed by whites in black face. How racist we think now. Today the gay and lesbian ... http://specialstories.org/2008/03/16/where-are-the-actors-with-disabilities/ Words Matter Words can open doors but they can also create barriers or stereotypes. Many people think that political correctness (or PC) has gone too far and that some people are overly sensitive. However, if it means that one person will not be hurt by a negative word or phrase then ... http://specialstories.org/2008/03/16/language-use/ The following are sports organizations that include people with intellectual and/or physical disabilities. General Organizations (multisport) Special Olympics For people with intellectual disabilitiesInternational Paralympic CommitteeFor people with physical disabilitiesGo to the Membership page to find local Paralympic organizations International Sports Federation for Persons with an Intellectual Disability ... http://specialstories.org/2008/03/16/sports-organizations/ An Organization that Changes Lives Special Olympics touches the lives of over one million athletes and a similar number of volunteers in over 150 countries worldwide. The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for persons eight years of age ... http://specialstories.org/2008/03/16/special-olympics/