2theadvocate.com | News | Capable Arts Performance on display — Baton Rouge, LA

"Capable Arts Performance on display The McMains Children’s Developmental Center is displaying artwork made by kids with cerebral palsy this Friday. "

Interesting video.

Engineering Projects in Community Service builds derby racer

The Exponent - Purdue's Student Newspaper: "Watching a NASCAR race when he was six, Dylan Shaw decided to become a race car driver because he thought they didn't need good legs. 'I went up to my mom and told her, 'I want to do that,'' said Dylan, who is now 14 and has had cerebral palsy since birth. Dylan was born about three months premature, causing the condition that inhibits his movement. The cerebral palsy, a permanent brain injury that happens in the womb or during birth, gives him limited movement in his legs and his arms. 'In (Dylan's) head he has no disability ... he is attracted to the same things that every other 14-year-old boy is,' said Julie Shaw, Dylan's mother. Once Dylan Shaw decided to race, Julie Shaw, 44, of Lafayette, found a way to make it possible."

MDRC or Manpower Demonstration Research Corporation

From Ken Ransom

Founded in 1974, the MDRC was started by the Ford Foundation and a set of
federal agencies. As their website indicates, "MDRC was created to learn
what works in social policy." While some may remember their well-known work
on evaluating state welfare-to-work programs, MDRC now studies public school
reforms, employment programs for ex-prisoners, people with
disabilities, and other weighty matters. From their homepage, visitors can look in on
their latest publications and featured publications, such as "Building a
Culture of Evidence for Community College Student Access". Other research and policy
materials are organized thematically on the site in sections such as "Higher
Ed", "K-12 Ed", "Workers & Communities", and "Families & Children". Visitors
who wish to stay on top of their latest releases can sign up for email
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