Gloshanda Lawyer, assistant professor in the department of deaf studies and deaf education, is researching social justice for deaf students. | Photo: Noah Dawlearn This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on April 3, 2019. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor Silence is an attribute the hearing world places on theContinueContinue reading “Narrowing the margins: Professor seeks justice, inclusion for Deaf students”
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Shorkey Center Christmas Cards only $10, funding provides therapy for special needs children
Shanda Guidry, fundraiser organizer, and Katheryn Littles, office manager, stand next to a holiday card display. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 16, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer For over 70 years and under various names, the Shorkey Center has offered educational and therapeutic services for childrenContinueContinue reading “Shorkey Center Christmas Cards only $10, funding provides therapy for special needs children”
Beauty pageant gives special neeeds kids a place to shine
This article was originally published in The Examiner on April 13, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Some-Bunnies Miracle special needs beauty pageant brought contestants all over Southeast Texas and beyond to West Brook High School on Saturday, April 1. “One of our contestants travels six hours just to get here,” LaRanda Pippin said. PippinContinueContinue reading “Beauty pageant gives special neeeds kids a place to shine”
Accessible Orange County playground Stay and Play’s next play date coming up in April
Ribbon cutting ceremony at LCM CISD’s Stay and Play accessible playground in September 2016. | Photo courtesy of LCM CISD This article was originally published in The Examiner on April 13, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Little Cypress Intermediate invites families in Orange County with special needs children to visit Stay and Play on Saturday,ContinueContinue reading “Accessible Orange County playground Stay and Play’s next play date coming up in April”
Accessible Easter egg field keeps kids with special needs in the hunt
Annie Keierleber and her mother, Tricia, are excited for Annie to be able to have her first Easter egg hunt this year. Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on April 13, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Beaumont’s First Baptist Church is planning to make its ninth annual community Easter eggContinueContinue reading “Accessible Easter egg field keeps kids with special needs in the hunt”
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