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Thursday, April 11, 2013  The hunt will send teams around the city through different stations to teach them about challenges children with autism sometimes face.

Monday, March 18, 2013  The Department of Community Health released a state plan for addressing autism spectrum disorders.

Friday, January 25, 2013  An order from the U.S. Education Department that requires that students with disabilities be given "reasonable modifications" for sports puts athletic directors in a tough position.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  A record-setting stilt walker has started a 100-mile trip to Michigan's capital to raise money for cerebral palsy programs.

Tuesday, February 01, 2011  The Inside Out Gallery and the Disability Network are going to try to make the Traverse City beaches accessible for the disabled, those who have trouble walking, the elderly, and those with young children by raising money at their February 24th fundraiser.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011  Michigan Adaptive Sports will head to the slopes for their 34th annual adaptive ski race, the Stieler Cup, at the Shanty Creek Resorts’ Schuss Mountain on January 29-30, 2011.

Thursday, October 21, 2010  Some might say it's a little early to be talking about Christmas but Paperworks Studio in Traverse City is already busy making Christmas cards.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010  The House on Monday celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act by approving legislation assuring that the disabled have full access to the Internet and television.