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Cold weather georgia

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Georgia Today: Kemp issues state of emergency, Savannah man charged in Jan. 6 riot, illness is up

On the Wednesday Dec. 21 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Kemp issues a state of emergency ahead of the extreme cold, a Savannah man has been charged in connection with the Jan. 6 riot, respiratory illnesses are up

December 21, 2022
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jeremy Powell
Sen. Sally Harrell

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  • News

Georgia legislative committee proposes path to end disability services waitlist

A bipartisan group of lawmakers recommended a three-year plan to end the long waitlist for disabled Georgians seeking community-based support.

December 14, 2022
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By:
  • Riley Bunch
Kelsey Hollis is Miss Georgia

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  • Agents for Change

From Miss Georgia to Miss America, beauty comes in many shades. Two winners want to pass the word on

Beauty comes in many shades, shapes, sizes and abilities.  That's the message two Miss Georgia beauty queens want to pass on.

November 18, 2022
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By:
  • Leah Fleming
Susie Talevski has gone through years of legal back-and-forth with the state agency in Indiana that operates the nursing home where her father, Gorgi, resided before his death.

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  • Health

A SCOTUS nursing home case could limit the rights of millions of patients

An Indiana man's family sued a state-owned nursing home for alleged mistreatment. A U.S. Supreme Court decision in the case could determine the right of many Americans to sue government agencies.

November 06, 2022
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By:
  • Farah Yousry
Political forum for disability community

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  • Politics

Georgians with disabilities quiz statewide candidates on labor issues, waiver access

The opportunity to engage with people with disabilities just weeks before early voting starts yielded mixed results from Georgia’s candidates for statewide office. Herschel Walker and Gov. Brian Kemp raise eyebrows for skirting questions.

October 01, 2022
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By:
  • Jill Nolin
Margaret Davis (left) and Delisa Williams (right) became acquainted when they moved into the Salvation Army Center of Hope shelter, just outside Charlotte, N.C. Both women receive federal benefits, but the monthly amounts aren't high enough for them to be able to rent an apartment.

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  • Health

High rents outpace federal disability payments, leaving many homeless

Supplemental Security Income, a federal program meant to be a financial floor for people unable to work, hasn't kept pace with inflation. Many recipients are homeless, unable to save for an apartment.

September 15, 2022
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By:
  • Fred Clasen-Kelly
People take part in a disability pride parade on July 14, 2019, in central Rome.

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  • On Disabilities

How to talk about disability sensitively and avoid ableist tropes

When it comes to disability, a lot of ableist language and tropes are perpetuated by the media. Here's what experts have to say about how to talk about disability.

August 08, 2022
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By:
  • Shruti Rajkumar
People attend the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games 100 Day countdown event at the National Aquatic Center in Beijing, China, on Nov. 24, 2021.

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  • World

China is a Paralympics star, but its people with disabilities face high hurdles

China has dominated the medal count at the last five Paralympic Games. That's in stark contrast with the low level of disability access in Chinese society.

February 28, 2022
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  • Emily Feng
Jack Normanly and his father walk their dog.

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  • Education

Feeling Forgotten: Students With Special Needs Face Unique Challenges With Virtual Learning

Jennifer Normanly wants her 18-year-old son Jack back in school as soon as possible. Like many parents raising children with disabilities, she feels her voice has been forgotten amid the return-to-school pandemic discussion.

August 04, 2020
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By:
  • Jade Abdul-Malik
Carla Griffin (left) and Alysa Armstrong-Gibbs (right) were among the mothers who went to court to support Diana Elliott's hearing for leaving her disabled son at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta.

Mothers Supporting Woman Who Left Son At Grady Continue Conversation About State Resources

After an overwhelmed mother of four dropped off her 14-year-old son at a local hospital last month, she was arrested on charges of child cruelty. When...

January 02, 2020
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By:
  • Jade Abdul-Malik
Corbin Allgood-McKinnon has lived at L'Arche Atlanta since 2016.

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  • News

Community-Based Care Offers Alternative For Helping Those With Disabilities

Just a few years ago, many people with developmental disabilities in Georgia lived their day-to-day lives in the confines of the state’s mental health...

August 06, 2019
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By:
  • Makenna Smith
"Team Supreme" is a new superhero team by Atlanta animator Joshua Leonard.

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  • On Disabilities

Atlanta Animator Highlights People With Disabilities With New Superhero Team

Around 57 million people in the United States live with a disability, including around 500 thousand children, according to a report by the U.S. Census...

February 26, 2019
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By:
  • Elena Rivera and
  • Virginia Prescott
Authors, Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes pictured with service dog, Rescue.

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  • Books

Boston Marathon Bombing Survivors Pen Children's Book About Service Dog

Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes were newlyweds and spectators at the annual Boston Marathon April 15, 2013. They were at the finish line, cheering on...

February 06, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • La'Raven Taylor
Rosemarie Garland-Thomson is founding director of Emory University's Disability Studies Initiative.

Rosemarie Garland-Thomson: Disability Is ‘Fundamental To Being Human’

Life has changed dramatically for people with disabilities over the last few decades. But they still face challenges – including how they're represented...

September 09, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Amanda Art

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