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City-Parish embarks on series of projects to increase BR's accessibility, ADA compliance
October 13, 2021 1:04 PM
BATON ROUGE - Capital area officials are working to make some of Baton Rouge's most frequented public routes and associated buildings more accessible to individuals with disabilities. According to a Wednesday news release from the Office of East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, a total of 21 MOVEBR... more » -
Award-winning Deaf-blind Paralympian bows out of Tokyo Games after officials deny her request for certain disability services
July 26, 2021 10:36 AM
BALTIMORE, Maryland - A six-time Paralympic medalist selected to be a participant in the 2020 Tokyo Games says she is choosing not to attend the Games due to being treated as if she's, "a burden on the team." After months of intense training, a celebrated Baltimore-based swimmer named Becca... more » -
LSU engineering students create life-changing prosthetic for Catholic High athlete Play Video
April 9, 2021 7:29 PM
BATON ROUGE - High school senior James Robert III runs track for Catholic High. Right now, Robert spends a lot of time running and working out to ensure he is in peak condition for his 100-meter and 200-meter events. Robert believes he’ll reach his goals with hard work and... more » -
Boy with autism shot by police after his mom called 911 for help
September 9, 2020 7:58 AM
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - A 13-year-old boy diagnosed with Asperger syndrome was shot by police after his mother called 911 and explained that her son was young, unarmed, and experiencing a mental health crisis, CNN reports. The disturbing situation unfolded Friday, September 4 when Golda Barton returned to... more » -
Man says he was denied job because of life-saving service dog Play Video
December 18, 2017 6:26 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man with a service animal says he was told he wouldn't be getting a job because of his dog. David George is a diabetic and has lived with a service animal for three years. The trained and certified service dog named Pischouette alerts George if... more » -
Thousands of disabled children could lose health services Play Video
January 28, 2016 6:46 PM
BATON ROUGE - Kodi Wilson has a special way of talking to her son Braden. She runs her fingers through his blonde curls while he hums back at her. Braden can't talk or sit up or even grasp his mother's hand. He has a rare disorder known as Leigh's Disease... more »