Starkloff Disability Institute /tags/starkloff-disability-institute Starkloff Disability Institute en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍřĚěĚĂ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT St. Louis disability nonprofit receives $2 million for advocacy and programming /health-science-environment/2024-03-21/st-louis-disability-nonprofit-receives-2-million-for-advocacy-and-programming Programs are in high demand at the disability-led nonprofit institute, which plans to use the donation to expand. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-03-21/st-louis-disability-nonprofit-receives-2-million-for-advocacy-and-programming Lauren Brennecke Golfers with disabilities hope Chesterfield tournament shows accommodations aren’t a hassle /sports/2021-10-17/golfers-with-disabilities-hope-chesterfield-tournament-shows-accommodations-arent-a-hassle The Irons for Inclusion tournament will offer accommodations for people with blindness, limited mobility and other disabilities. Organizers hope it will show that making sports accessible isn’t difficult. Sun, 17 Oct 2021 11:31:37 GMT /sports/2021-10-17/golfers-with-disabilities-hope-chesterfield-tournament-shows-accommodations-arent-a-hassle Sarah Fentem 'Crip Camp' Star Judith Heumann Explains How Summer Camp Led To A Disability Rights Revolution /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-04-28/crip-camp-star-judith-heumann-explains-how-summer-camp-led-to-a-disability-rights-revolution A rundown camp in the Catskills ended up fomenting the disability rights movement. That’s the remarkable story told in the acclaimed “Crip Camp”… Tue, 28 Apr 2020 19:52:52 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-04-28/crip-camp-star-judith-heumann-explains-how-summer-camp-led-to-a-disability-rights-revolution Sarah Fenske Longtime STLPR political reporter, disability rights advocate remember George H.W. Bush /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2018-12-04/longtime-stlpr-political-reporter-disability-rights-advocate-remember-george-h-w-bush Before and after former President George H.W. Bush’s time as commander in chief, St. Louis was a favorite destination for him, with a number of his family… Tue, 04 Dec 2018 22:04:30 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2018-12-04/longtime-stlpr-political-reporter-disability-rights-advocate-remember-george-h-w-bush Lara Hamdan Starkloff Disability Institute seeks to expand career opportunities for high school students /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2018-05-16/starkloff-disability-institute-seeks-to-expand-career-opportunities-for-high-school-students In its efforts to “make the world a better place for disabled people,” the Starkloff Disability Institute is organizing a summer camp designed to inspire… Wed, 16 May 2018 21:12:09 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2018-05-16/starkloff-disability-institute-seeks-to-expand-career-opportunities-for-high-school-students Lara Hamdan David B. Gray: Scientist Sought To Redefine What It Means To Be Disabled /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 Book Details Max Starkloff’s Life, Fight For Disability Rights /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2014-12-01/book-details-max-starkloffs-life-fight-for-disability-rights In 1959, at age 21, Max Starkloff broke his neck in a car accident, becoming a quadriplegic.“I think most people see disability as the worst thing that… Mon, 01 Dec 2014 19:28:41 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2014-12-01/book-details-max-starkloffs-life-fight-for-disability-rights Disability Institute Works To Overcome Hiring, Cultural Obstacles /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2014-09-17/disability-institute-works-to-overcome-hiring-cultural-obstacles People with disabilities can and are making significant contributions to the St. Louis workforce, but there’s still a lot of room for improvement.“Forty… Wed, 17 Sep 2014 20:40:05 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2014-09-17/disability-institute-works-to-overcome-hiring-cultural-obstacles St. Louis Disability Advocates Reflect On The 24th Anniversary Of The ADA /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 St. Louis Nonprofit Highlights New Disability Employment Rule /politics-issues/2014-03-23/st-louis-nonprofit-highlights-new-disability-employment-rule Disability rights advocates in St. Louis are highlighting new federal rules that aim to open more job opportunities to people with disabilities. Starting… Sun, 23 Mar 2014 13:11:40 GMT /politics-issues/2014-03-23/st-louis-nonprofit-highlights-new-disability-employment-rule Kelly MacNeil