• Robin Williams' impressive filmography made him a legend in his time

    Robin Williams' impressive filmography made him a legend in his time

    Aug 12, 2014 05:58 PM EDT

    ... Carol, Carl, Whoopi and Robin (1987) 8. Comic Relief: The Greatest ... and the Latest (2008) 9. Night of too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert for Autism Education (2010) 10. An All-Star Toast to Improv (1988) 11. Comic Relief I (1986) 12. I Love Liberty (1982) 13. Comic Relief V ...

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    People with disabilities denied voting rights, group says

    Jul 10, 2014 06:57 PM EDT

    LOS ANGELES — At a time when election officials are struggling to convince more Americans to vote, advocates for the disabled say thousands of people with autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy and other intellectual or developmental disabilities have been systematically denied that basic right in the nation's largest county. A ...

  • More than half of privately insured women get free birth control

    More than half of privately insured women get free birth control

    Jul 04, 2014 03:52 PM EDT

    ... births far enough apart, generally 18 months to two years. Closely spaced births carry a risk of such problems as prematurity, low birth weight, even autism. And even modest copays for medical care can discourage its use. "It's one of the most concrete ways that women have seen that ...

  • Conn. cops train in mental health 101 for better crisis interventions

    Conn. cops train in mental health 101 for better crisis interventions

    May 09, 2014 03:59 PM EDT

    ... the first day of a five-day seminar.. It touched on everything from making suicide assessments to talking to people who may fall on the autism spectrum. They also discuss forging partnerships with community mental health providers and understanding de-escalation techniques. “The characteristic of your work that sets you ...

  • Spiderman stages a special performance for autistic fans

    Spiderman stages a special performance for autistic fans

    Mar 02, 2014 04:32 PM EDT

    ... s mission is to make live theater more accessible to diverse audiences… LISA CARLING-DIRECTOR, THEATER DEVELOPMENT FUND: So we hope to raise awareness about autism and help people become more accepting and more inclusive. IVETTE FELICIANO: Here are some of the things you’ll see at an autism friendly ...

  • Long-term unemployed describe lack of mobility, depression in personal stories

    Long-term unemployed describe lack of mobility, depression in personal stories

    Feb 22, 2014 10:25 PM EDT

    ... Maryville, Tenn. The cut of my unemployment extensions has been crucially affecting my family. I need to provide for my son who is diagnosed with autism and my baby girl. I've sold a bunch of my belongings to try and put food on the table, to buy clothes for ...

  • Breaking stereotypes and sharing stories, women use cameras to take aim at hunger

    Breaking stereotypes and sharing stories, women use cameras to take aim at hunger

    Feb 19, 2014 01:51 AM EDT

    ... of people see me, and I look perfectly normal to them. And they don't understand the struggles that I have. You can't see autism. And you can't see post-traumatic stress disorder. MARY JO BROOKS: Sometimes it's difficult to tell by looking at the photos what ...

  • Picturing hunger in America

    Picturing hunger in America

    Feb 18, 2014 07:38 PM EDT

    ... program. Over the months, they've formed a "sisterhood" of sorts, supporting and encouraging one another. One woman is a former paralegal who suffers from autism. One is a family practice physician. A third woman is HIV-positive and has struggled with chronic homelessness. A fourth just got off government ...

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    Saturday, December 21, 2013

    Dec 21, 2013 10:36 PM EDT

    On this edition, American military aircraft come under fire in Africa. Later, in our signature segment, a look at one country's effort to protect children from sexual images in the media. And, on Broadway, making theater more accessible for children with autism.

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    EU to reduce pollutants by 20 percent by 2030

    Dec 18, 2013 07:00 PM EDT

    Photo by Flickr user rytc The European Commission laid out plans to reduce pollutants by 20 percent from current levels by 2030, the BBC reports. The Commission says the measures will prevent 58,000 premature deaths a year and save European Union member states 40 billion euros. The planned measures include lowering national emission ceilings for...