When reporters can't see past a person's disability, Lisa Coriale writes, they can miss the real story. There's more than one storyline to write about people with disabilities.

VietNam, Feb 17: “I still can’t believe it is true. It’s like a dream,” Tam – an old woman said, her eyes shimmering with tears while recalling the very first time her grandson, Nguyen Nhat Trung Anh came out to work as a waiter at a coffee shop.

February 15: For most of us, sitting down in front of a computer for work or play is a pretty simple affair. But for people who are blind, paralyzed or otherwise physically disabled people, using a computer can be an exercise in frustration.

TORONTO, Oct 26: As Premier McGuinty's implementation of the cell phone ban takes effect today, so do concerns surrounding connectivityand the latest accessories that will equip drivers to remain hands–free and ticket–free. For many, a Bluetooth headset will be at the top of the shopping list this week as consumers prepare to equip themselves with the necessary devices to avoid the potential $500 ticket that can now be issued for talking, texting, typing or dialing while driving.

Nov 5: Morocco is taking the lead among Islamic countries in creating significant rehabilitation opportunities for disabled people . Due to and difficulty in providing good health services for remote regions, a significant percentage either mental or physical disabilities. Many families with handicapped children are not even aware what possibilities for rehabilitation even exist. In some extreme cases, fathers of disabled children have even abandoned their families out of shame and despair.

MOSCOW, Nov. 9: In a sports club named "Starting Point" located in the western administrative region of Moscow, five or six children were playing indoor football.

One of them, with green sportswear and red sneakers, was apparently passing the ball much slower than the others. Yet none of his team mates would urge him to run faster. Instead, they tried to pass him the ball, let him finish the shot, and often yelled "Bravo, Sasha, Bravo!"

The World Health Organization has declared the H1N1 virus outbreak (2009) to be a Level 6 Pandemic. As the threat of further spread of this disease continues, people should take precautionary actions in order to avoid risks associated with the virus. People with disabilities and chronic health conditions, particularly those with compromised respiratory function or immune deficiencies, should pay particular attention to warnings by public health officials, and should make every effort to avoid infection by the virus.

Scott Simser bought a ticket to see the matinee showing of I Love You, Man, at the Kanata AMC theatre. He settled into the third row from the main aisle in cinema five, and adjusted the rearview mirror–type device in the seat's cupholder. A teleprompter on the back wall of the cinema was reflected in the contraption, showing the captions for the movie without obscuring Simser's view of the screen.

Scientists from the University of Tampere, Finland in collaboration with the Stanford University US, have managed to develop a new technology that will bring touchscreen phones to the realm of visually impaired users.

The government has, for the first time ever, launched a five–year programme involving Tk 155 crore to train and rehabilitate disabled people in the country.