Pope calls for 'culture of encounter' towards disabled

Jun 11, 2013 - 12:08 pm .- Highlighting the spiritual gift of faith seen in Jesus’ healing of the blind, Pope Francis encouraged an ‘active participation’ of the disabled in society.

Costa Rica campaign highlights dignity of babies with birth defects

May 7, 2013 - 12:07 pm .- A pro-life association in Costa Rica has launched a campaign to raise awareness about the plight of babies with anencephaly, who are often used to justify calls for the legalization of abortion in Latin America.

Pope's hug embraced everyone with disabilities, dad says

Apr 4, 2013 - 04:02 am .- The father of a boy with special needs, whose iconic hug from Pope Francis has captured the world's attention, says that the Pope in that instant held “all people” with disabilities.

Young entrepreneur's life defined by dreams, not disability

Mar 22, 2013 - 04:00 am .- Despite only being 27 years old, Tim Harris already has a lengthy resume. The New Mexico native has won more medals than Michael Phelps, was voted homecoming king by the largest margin of votes in his high school’s history, is a college graduate and owns the “world’s friendliest restaurant,” Tim’s Place, in Albuquerque.

Spanish group calls for bolstering of disabled children's rights

Nov 21, 2012 - 04:02 pm .- On Universal Children's Day marked worldwide on Nov. 20, the organization Down Spain called for increased protection of the rights of children with Down's Syndrome.

Court dismisses blasphemy case against Christian teen

Nov 20, 2012 - 03:16 pm .- The Islamabad High Court has dismissed all charges leveled against a disabled Christian girl accused of violating Pakistan’s blasphemy law.

Advocate says disabled have right to live, experience God's love

Aug 7, 2012 - 12:03 pm .- In response to societal discrimination against those with disabilities, a blind Spanish advocate says people with handicaps have the right to live and encounter the love of God and others.

Portland charity celebrates 25 years of serving disabled community

Aug 5, 2012 - 05:03 pm .- The Portland, Oregon branch of an international charity that uses interpersonal relationships to serve people with developmental disabilities will celebrate its 25th year of service in the area.