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Bitty and Beau's Coffee Brews Opportunity for People With Disabilities
This coffee shop has more than 200 employees in 23 cafes across 12 states. News4’s Tommy McFly reports.
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In Zambia, an Amputee Finds Purpose Building Crutches for Children
David Miti was working as a driver and a carpenter in Zambia when he lost his legs to gangrene at the age of 34. He thought his life may be over until he found work — and purpose — through an organization that provides crutches and braces to children with disabilities.
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Paralympian Blake Leeper Wants More Safe Spaces For Disabled People to Work Out
Paralympic runner Blake Leeper is fighting for the next generation of disabled kids. His dream was to represent them by competing in the Tokyo Olympics with his prosthetic legs. But after losing that appeal, he has turned his focus to creating safe spaces for the disabled community to work out.
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Padres Gives 15-Year-Old Landis Sims Honorary Contract
The San Diego Padres gave 15-year-old Landis Sims an honorary contract with the team. The rising baseball star, who was born limb deficient, wowed Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove with a game of catch on the Petco Park field on Sunday.
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Photos: How the Pandemic Affected Workers With Intellectual Disabilities
These workers are disproportionately employed in jobs that have disappeared during the pandemic.
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NBCUniversal Vows Auditions for Actors With Disabilities
An effort to bring people with disabilities into clearer focus on TV and movie screens is getting a boost from a major media company.
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An Atlanta Dad Was Inspired by His Son to Build a Community To Help Young Adults with Disabilities Live Independently
Atlanta dad Rick Thompson saw how his son with muscular dystrophy struggled with isolation after he graduated from high school. So he built Champions Place, a community designed to help young adults with physical disabilities reach their full potential.