ABC World News Tonight carries video of Kristin Pass, the high school senior with Down syndrome who was recently chosen homecoming queen by her peers at Aledo High School near Fort Worth, Texas. Says Carolyn Pass, her mother:
“Kids with disabilities are capable of so much, and you just need to give them the chance and encourage them. They bring lots of blessings to all of us.”
(Photo from ABC video)
More than 50 million people in the United States have disabilities, a number that is growing rapidly as the population ages. Experts say disability will soon affect the lives of most Americans. This website attempts to aggregate news and commentary about disability, and to document the efforts of people who are seeking new ways to address familiar challenges.
Join journalist Patricia E. Bauer as she seeks to bring you the best information about what's happening now and what it may mean for you and your loved ones.
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