Mother Who Refused to Give Up Disabled Son Nurtures Him All the Way to Harvard
When Ding was born, doctors told his mother that it wasn't worth keeping a disabled infant – his acceptance letter to Harvard, however, says otherwise.
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LEGO Unveils New Bricks That Will Help Teach Blind Children to Read Braille
Once the prototypes are fully developed, the LEGO Foundation says that they will also be giving the kits away to various institutions for blindness.
Deaf Puppy Gets Sign Language Lessons After Being Adopted By Man Who is Also Deaf
This deaf puppy has been given a new lease on life after being adopted by a man who is also deaf.
IKEA is Offering Free 3D-Printable Furniture Attachments for People With Special Needs
To make their furniture more acccessible for people with disabilities, IKEA is now offering free downloable add-on blueprints for 3D printing.
Kids Give Up Playtime to Learn Sign Language for Deaf Classmate
Fifth graders give up their recess to learn sign language so they can communicate with a deaf boy in their class.
Watch Deaf Boy's Sweet Reaction to Seeing Minnie Mouse Sign 'I Love You'
This deaf little boy couldn't contain his emotions when Minnie Mouse started communicating with him in sign langue.
Israeli Doctors Help Deaf Palestinian Kids Hear For First Time
16 Palestinian children can now hear for the first times in their lives thanks to several Israeli doctors working towards international peace.
Despite Being Blind and Partially Deaf, Man Has Traveled Solo to 125 Countries on 7 Continents
When Tony Giles first went to America as a teenager, he knew that he wanted to travel the world – and he has been to 125 countries ever since.
Mom Develops New App That Alerts Deaf Parents to When and Why Their Babies Are Crying
Deaf parents who have tested the app say that it has already become an invaluable tool for taking care of their infant children.
15-Year-old Melts the Hearts of Airline Passengers When She Befriends Blind and Deaf Passenger
An airline passenger's Facebook post went viral after Lynette Scribner published a moving photo and story about the kindness of strangers on an Alaska Air flight:
Everyone in This Village Can Speak Sign Language So Deaf Residents Can Be Treated Equally
Instead of ostracizing their deaf residents, this little village made up their own form of sign language so everyone could communicate.
Watch Deaf Janitor's Emotional Reaction to Children's Birthday Surprise
James Anthony has worked as a janitor at the school for 15 years - but being deaf, he had never seen anything like this before his birthday last week.
Smart Caption Glasses Allow Deaf Audience Members to Watch Live Theater Performers Directly
Sign language interpreters are not always present for live performances – but these new glasses mean that deaf spectators can enjoy the show anyway.
This 2-Year-Old Deaf Girl Loves People - So Her Whole Neighborhood is Learning Sign Language
As a means of having a conversation with their friendly little neighbor, this entire community is learning sign language.
After Spending Life Worrying About Her Prosthetic, Her Son Finally Makes Her Feel 'Normal': MOTH Monday
This woman has overcome plenty of challenges as an amputee - but her final test came as an adult when she had to give her newborn son a bath.
Boy With Cerebral Palsy Runs the Skate Park in a Wheelchair (WATCH)
Skateboarding in his wheelchair is just the way Atticus Edwards rolls – not only is it therapeutic...it's adorable.
When Family Can't Afford Motorized Wheelchair for 2-Year-Old, High School Students Modify Toy Car Instead
A team of tenacious robotics students have changed the life of a little boy with mobility issues after his parents found they could not afford a wheelchair.
UK Has Elected its Most Diverse Parliament in History
There are now more female, non-white, disabled, and LGBT Members of Parliament than ever before.
Blind 6-Year-old 'Prodigy' Who Taught Himself to Play Piano Has Become an Internet Star
This self-taught piano player has won hearts across the internet after his mother started uploading videos of his impressive rock n' roll performances.
Service Dog Who Can Fetch Food, Clothing, and Pay for Shopping Has Transformed This Woman's Life
Sally Whitney also credits her beloved 5-year-old pup as the reason she has a husband and university research job.
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