disability

Education May 28, 2023

Accident spurs Kennesaw State student to research

[This article by David Shelles first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, reprinted with permission] In one moment, Heru Crooks’ life trajectory changed when he was seriously injured in…

Education November 14, 2022

Director of the Academy for Inclusive Learning and Social Growth at KSU receives Fulbright Specialist Program Award for disability services project

Kennesaw State University published the following article by Dave Shelles on its website: Kennesaw State University’s Neil Duchac, who serves as the director of the Academy for Inclusive Learning and…

A person in a motorized wheelchair speaks into a microphone

2022 Elections October 4, 2022

Georgians with disabilities quiz statewide candidates on labor issues, waiver access

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]September 30, 2022 As he spoke into the microphone, Carmine Vera posed a question that…

One-year-old Eric Barrera enjoyed sliding onto the new turf ground covering at Kennesaw inclusive playground.

Kennesaw December 7, 2021

Kennesaw receives Hometown Grant for Swift-Cantrell Park wheelchair swing

By Rebecca Gaunt An exciting addition is coming to the inclusive playground at Swift-Cantrell Park in Kennesaw. The T-Mobile Hometown Grant Program awarded the city $46,420 to fund a wheelchair…

Young athlete in wheelchair in competition

Kennesaw September 27, 2021

Kennesaw holding wheelchair motocross clinic for fourth year

The City of Kennesaw, in partnership with the Life Rolls On Foundation (LRO) will host an Inclusive Wheelchair Motocross (WCMX) Clinic entitled “They Will Skate Again.” This is the fourth…

Image of police officer in front of school building

Education September 9, 2021

Cobb Schools data shows Black and disabled students more likely to be referred to law enforcement

By Rebecca Gaunt This story was produced as part of a collaboration with the Center for Public Integrity and USA TODAY. Just the threat of involving campus police was enough…

Photos of children at a Sensory Friendly Concert

Art and Culture January 16, 2020

GSO receives National Endowment for the Arts grant for Sensory Friendly Concert

The Marietta-based Georgia Symphony Orchestra as been approved for a $10,000 Challenge America grant for the GSO Sensory Friendly concert. The concert will take place on Saturday March 7 at…

participants in wheelchairs along with supporters at adaptive skateboarding clinic

Kennesaw April 5, 2019

Adaptive skateboarding clinic in Kennesaw

An adaptive skateboarding clinic will be hosted by the City of Kennesaw along with the Life Rolls On Foundation (LRO) Atlanta Chapter. This Inclusive Wheelchair Motocross (WCMX) clinic is entitled…

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Climate and Weather September 25, 2023