Disability news roundup: Hurricane Sandy
As New York's Mayor Bloomberg spoke publically about the superstorm, many onlookers were distracted by his sign language interpreter. Lydia Callis, 30, became an internet sensation overnight when, , her "larger-than-life facial expressions and dramatic gestures provided a rare moment of pleasure" during a difficult time for the city.
The internet is also where disabled married couple . Alejandra uses a wheelchair and Nick relies on a ventilator to breathe. They were left without power due to Hurricane Sandy and were unable to leave their 12th floor Manhattan apartment to get what they needed.
Fortunately, concerned users of Twitter and Facebook rallied around and managed to deliver distilled water, car batteries and other essential supplies.
Elsewhere in the news
Salford-based disability radio station goes on air (Ö÷²¥´óÐã News, Thursday 1 November)
Multiple sclerosis: New drug 'most effective' (Ö÷²¥´óÐã News, 1 November)
(The Guardian, 1 November)
(Guardian Professional, 1 November)
(Huffington Post, 1 November)
(The Scotsman, 1 November)
Perthshire man jailed for attack on disabled woman (Ö÷²¥´óÐã News, Wednesday 31 October)
Exam watchdog 'unfair' extra time warning (Ö÷²¥´óÐã News, 31 October)
Felicia Boots admits killing her two babies (Ö÷²¥´óÐã News, Tuesday 30 October)
Mental health loophole 'closed' (Ö÷²¥´óÐã News, 30 October)
Bell's palsy: Facing the TV cameras with half a smile (Ö÷²¥´óÐã News Magazine, 30 October)
(The Guardian, 30 October)
(Daily Mail, 30 October)
(Metro UK, 30 October)
Bladerunner Richard Whitehead has new challenge in sight (Ö÷²¥´óÐã Sport, Monday 29 October)
Mental illness 'biggest UK health challenge' - Miliband (Ö÷²¥´óÐã News, 29 October)
(The Guardian, 29 October)
(The Independent, 29 October)
(The Guardian, 29 October)
(Metro, 29 October)
(The Guardian, Saturday 27 October)
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