On Thursday, thousands of families across Texas are starting to get the funding for the state's billion-dollar school voucher program.
BORP's mission is to lower the barriers that often prevent disabled people from getting exercise, enjoying the outdoors, and building community.
In 1977, over 100 disabled activists occupied a federal building in San Francisco for nearly a month, demanding their civil rights be recognized. Today, that same spirit of resistance and community lives on through the opening of a new disability cultural center mere steps away from the site of that famous protest.
The Houston Abilities Expo starts Friday at NRG Center, and new this year, will offer an early access hour for people with sensory disabilities.
"I cried 'cause I couldn't believe it," said a mother, who's autistic son has lived in Texana Center group homes for most of his adult life.
Game changer! A new grant is making adaptive sports more accessible for young athletes in Houston.