Additional stories for Monday, Sept. 1, 2008
September 1st, 2008Cure me of deafness? No thanks — [UK] Telegraph
Well done to those scientists who have found they can trigger the growth of new hair cells in the inner ears of mice — a discovery that could eventually restore hearing in human beings. But I’m fine, thanks, and if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to switch you all off now.
Maryland prepares sports program for kids with disabilities — Baltimore Sun
91 percent of people with disabilities believe they don’t have a political voice — Marketwatch.com
Girl with Asperger’s builds confidence in beauty pageants — New Orleans Times-Picayune
Boy with autism a success story in regular classes — Modesto [CA] Bee
Two worlds collide: Wider knowledge of sign language needed — Irish Independent
Sports program helps kids with autism build skills — Newsday
Buffett’s sister supports respite home for people with intellectual disabilities — Boston Globe
Woman’s choice: Hearing or life – ABC Good Morning America
Britain’s Thatcher has dementia — New York Times (free registration required)
Aspen faces special ed crunch — Aspen Times
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