/tags/paraquad Paraquad en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍřĚěĚĂ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 22:27:18 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-10-13/disability-rights-advocates-decry-metro-transits-call-a-ride-as-unreliable Call-A-Ride customers and advocates want Metro Transit to better engage with the disability community and listen to their input. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 22:27:18 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-10-13/disability-rights-advocates-decry-metro-transits-call-a-ride-as-unreliable Ulaa Kuziez /coronavirus/2021-03-18/st-louis-county-expands-program-to-deliver-covid-19-vaccine-to-homebound-residents St. Louis County is expanding its homebound vaccine program to deliver the COVID-19 vaccine to people who can't travel to distribution centers. Advocates for people with disabilities in the St. Louis region say many people need that help. Thu, 18 Mar 2021 10:19:20 GMT /coronavirus/2021-03-18/st-louis-county-expands-program-to-deliver-covid-19-vaccine-to-homebound-residents Chad Davis /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-06-08/for-blind-deaf-st-louisans-pandemic-adds-new-challenges Most people have become uncomfortable navigating public life in the months since the new coronavirus hit, but things are even more difficult for those who… Mon, 08 Jun 2020 21:19:55 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-06-08/for-blind-deaf-st-louisans-pandemic-adds-new-challenges Emily Woodbury /arts/2019-02-24/white-male-queer-disabled-chris-worth-incorporates-many-identities-into-his-art All artists use their unique abilities and experiences in their work. Chris Worth is no different.But Worth’s art is informed by a more complicated set of… Mon, 25 Feb 2019 03:35:48 GMT /arts/2019-02-24/white-male-queer-disabled-chris-worth-incorporates-many-identities-into-his-art Nancy Fowler /health-science-environment/2017-02-14/greitens-budget-proposes-cuts-to-20-000-seniors-and-people-with-disabilities Nonprofit organizations that serve seniors and people with disabilities say their clients would be harmed by Gov. Eric Greitens' proposed cuts to… Wed, 15 Feb 2017 04:00:54 GMT /health-science-environment/2017-02-14/greitens-budget-proposes-cuts-to-20-000-seniors-and-people-with-disabilities /government-politics-issues/2016-11-05/barriers-to-voting-for-people-experiencing-homelessness-and-living-with-disabilities As St. Louis area residents head to the polls Tuesday, some have potential obstacles to overcome — aside from long lines.For people experiencing… Sun, 06 Nov 2016 00:50:36 GMT /government-politics-issues/2016-11-05/barriers-to-voting-for-people-experiencing-homelessness-and-living-with-disabilities /health-science-environment/2016-06-09/nixon-signs-medicaid-expansion-for-missouris-elderly-and-people-with-disabilities Update June 9 with signature: Gov. Jay Nixon signed legislation on Thursday that could expand Medicaid eligibility for Missourians who are elderly or… Thu, 09 Jun 2016 19:03:31 GMT /health-science-environment/2016-06-09/nixon-signs-medicaid-expansion-for-missouris-elderly-and-people-with-disabilities Jason Rosenbaum /health-science-environment/2015-02-15/david-b-gray-scientist-sought-to-redefine-what-it-means-to-be-disabled David Gray, a scientist who relentlessly championed the right of people with disabilities to live independent, satisfying lives, has died.Mr. Gray, a… Sun, 15 Feb 2015 16:09:02 GMT /health-science-environment/2015-02-15/david-b-gray-scientist-sought-to-redefine-what-it-means-to-be-disabled Gloria S. Ross /government-politics-issues/2014-07-25/st-louis-disability-advocates-reflect-on-the-24th-anniversary-of-the-ada Saturday is the 24th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The law requires public accommodations be made for people with disabilities… Sat, 26 Jul 2014 03:13:38 GMT /government-politics-issues/2014-07-25/st-louis-disability-advocates-reflect-on-the-24th-anniversary-of-the-ada /arts/2013-09-13/take-5-winner-of-two-bronze-medals-kerri-morgan-talks-paralympics-the-hype-and-her-plans This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Sept. 13, 2012 - Kerri Morgan is, quite understandably, pretty jet lagged. After 24 days in London,… Fri, 13 Sep 2013 14:25:15 GMT /arts/2013-09-13/take-5-winner-of-two-bronze-medals-kerri-morgan-talks-paralympics-the-hype-and-her-plans Kristen Hare