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BYU hosts service project, wheelchair basketball, other events for Disability Awareness Week 2024

By Berlin Anderson
November 19, 2024 12:47 PM
BYU hosted events for Disability Awareness Week 2024 from Nov. 4-8.
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Business

Walmart makes changes for a more sensory-friendly environment

By Zoe Cook
November 20, 2023 12:00 AM
After running successful pilot programs, Walmart has made sensory-friendly hours an official practice. These hours are meant to make Walmart a less overwhelming place for those who struggle with sensory overload. This change began Sept. 10.
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Metro

Good News Thursday: Brain procedure performed as alert patient plays the saxophone, Girl Scouts of the USA receive $84.5M donation, New Las Vegas coffee shop hires employees of all abilities

By Katrina Huhtala
October 20, 2022 12:00 AM
Brain procedure performed as alert patient plays the saxophone A nine-hour brain surgery procedure performed at the Paideia International hospital in Italy went viral last week after surgeons worked as their patient was wide awake and playing a saxophone.
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Campus Events

PEN Talks conclude with discussion of disability inclusion

By Sicily Stanton
April 01, 2022 12:00 AM
BYU students gathered to hear six panelists discuss inclusion amongst those with various disabilities at Thursday's BYUSA sponsored PEN Talk.
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Campus Events

Student "shares light" through documentary on pursuing passions despite disabilities

By Brigham Tomco
February 24, 2022 12:00 AM
A BYU journalism student debuted his biographical documentary in the Harold B. Lee Library on Wednesday night to a crowd of smiling and frequently emotional faces.
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Uncategorized

Anti-ableism advocate seeks parity, not pity

By Jessica Smith
April 12, 2019 12:00 AM
Senior Kendra Muller-Taylor graduates this semester with a major in psychology and a minor in business management. She plans to study law to specialize in international disability rights. (Jessica Smith)
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Good in the Universe

BYU's Best Buddies program builds lifelong friendships

By Jacob Osborn
November 02, 2017 12:00 AM
Matthew Wilkinson (right) and his buddy Devin Dawson enjoy a Best Buddies activity. (Best Buddies)
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Local

Jimmer set to shoot 100 three-pointers for charity

By Dru Laws
June 07, 2016 12:00 AM
Fredette Family Foundation representatives play with shoppers at the Riverwoods to promote Jimmer's All-Together Shootout. (Dru Laws)
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Local

BYU offers accommodations for both visible and invisible disabilities

By Katie Rhoton
May 04, 2016 12:00 AM
Nakai Salway was a senior in high school when his leg was amputated below the knee. Salway was born with a club foot, and his health issues have continued since then. He now uses a prosthetic leg or a scooter on the days his leg bothers him.
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