Leslie Estimable, Jesus Perez, Andre Crespo and Angel Blanco all have felt the isolation and loneliness that can come only from having a physical disability. But, all four men have …
Which President Has You in Mind?
There is less than three months left before the Presidential Election on November 2. And the two leading candidates—George W. Bush and John Kerry—are actively trying to get voters to …
July News Bytes
CHICAGO—The largest drugstore chain in the United States, Walgreen Co., settled a lawsuit in late June 2004 on behalf of people with disabilities. Under the terms of the settlement, Walgreen’s …
News Bytes
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in May that people with disabilities do have the right to sue states who fail to live up to the Americans with Disabilities Act …
Little Late But You Know ME
Most people believe their mother and father to be the greatest in the world, particularly this time of year. Watch any major sporting event on TV or attend a graduation …
Luther
When it was announced that Grammy Award-winning R & B superstar Luther Vandross would grant his first sit-down interview to talk show grand dame Oprah Winfrey, which aired on most …
Legislature News
The 60-day Florida Legislative Session adjourned on April 30, 2004. Several strides were made for people with disabilities this session. Thanks to the lobbying of disability advocates, including myself, Florida’s …
Audacity’s First Award
Audacity Magazine’s business plan finished third place in a contest sponsored by the Miami Herald’s Business Section, beating out 167 other up and coming businesses. “This is a validation of …
Mattie
Mattie J.T. Stepanick, the cherub faced teenager who garnered national attention with his sweet poignant poems about the challenges of life, continues his fight to stay alive and healthy. Stepanick, …
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