It’s amazing how representation in media has developed over the years, with stories and actors we’d never have seen years ago making their way to the big screen. But what happens when someone with–allegedly–good...
“(Watching) every child ... get on the horse becomes your favorite memory because you watch how they respond and how they come to life,” said volunteer Jan Byrd.
Located in Colfax, North Carolina,...
My first encounter with Kentucky Senator Rand Paul occurred in February.
On the flat screen television at my gym, I watched him ramble on about how parents had the right to decide whether or not their...
mentaMusic can rise over everything. Soaring violins can lift us up and grinding guitar riffs can make us think. For a punk group in Helsinki, music has helped break all kinds of barriers.
Helsinki...
Autism rates in the U.S. are on the rise.
Fifteen years ago, the national rate was 1 out of every 10,000 children. In 2012, Autism Spectrum Disorder affected 1 out of every 88 children. On March 28,...
As you walk into the library, your mind is overwhelmed with the various assignments that need to be completed before 2 a.m., and as you leave the building at night, you are exhausted by the thought of...
In recent months, not-always-progressive Iraq has introduced hope to the community of Baghdad, especially for families with developmentally disabled children.
In March 2011, the Iraqi Development Organization ...
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a study on April 9 showing obese mothers have a greater risk of giving birth to a baby with autism.
While there is limited knowledge about...
