Worldwide

Good article on working together with a group from 'downunder'.

Washington, DC, July 19, 2006 - After nearly 60 years of serving and advocating for American families with special needs, United Cerebral Palsy announced today its first overseas affiliate, The Spastic Centre in Australia. The announcement was made by Stephen Bennett, President and CEO of United Cerebral Palsy, at the 2006 United Cerebral Palsy Annual Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Marketing on wheels works for local girl

Ukiah Daily Journal Staff

The Daily Journal
At an age when tackling a job can be challenging enough, 17-year-old Mindy Bluman performs hers from a wheelchair.

Due to severe cerebral palsy, Bluman is unable to walk or talk.

Nonetheless, her mother, Sandra Marcell says her daughter "wants to be an asset in the community." So, Marcell has helped her start her own business, called Walk and Roll Advertising.

Josh Blue doesn't like standing still

By Nick A. Zaino III, Globe Correspondent | September 1, 2006

Even before winning this season's ``Last Comic Standing," Josh Blue was doing well enough to earn an appearance on Comedy Central's ``Mind of Mencia" and headline the top club in his native Denver.