#disability-advocacy

#disability-advocacy

The world lost a little sparkle on October 2, 2025, when Caroline Lee Orr Kissner peacefully passed away at age 76 - on her 49th wedding anniversary, surrounded by love. Born in Palo Alto, California, Cary lived a life full of heart, humor, family, and friends. She was the beloved daughter of Lee and Cornelia Orr and is survived by her devoted husband Chuck Kissner; her sister Kathy; children, Lea and Lauren Kissner; and four grandchildren, Amelia, Martin, Caroline, and Charlie.

From the beginning, I made the connection that if there are no arms, why not use my feet? Our toes and feet have the same type of bones as our hands and fingers, so it was a normal transition for replacement.

The New York State court system unveiled two upgraded courtrooms at its 60 Centre Street courthouse, enhancing accessibility for visually and hearing-impaired visitors.

Starmer’s assurances that current recipients of PIP and the health element of universal credit will be safeguarded have provided some relief, but broader discontent persists.

"The government's concessions on plans to cut welfare spending now mean that Sarah won't be subject to stricter eligibility criteria when next assessed for the benefit."

"I am so tired-exhausted even-of people using the r-word thinking it's somehow subversive and edgy when it's actually completely fucked up and abelist."

"It makes me feel a myriad of things," Charlotte Woodward, a 35-year-old woman with Down Syndrome told The Post. "Not only do I find it disturbing, I find it personally upsetting. I also feel anger and outrage."

"I think a lot of kids who are ill or have disabilities will relate to it, but what I'm finding is that adults are really enjoying it too because there's so much Toronto history in it."