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William Coote and handicapped wife, Yolande, now in hospital, have been inspired by story in The Star to adopt a handicapped child.
William Coote and handicapped wife, Yolande, now in hospital, have been inspired by story in The Star to adopt a handicapped child.

William Coote and handicapped wife, Yolande, now in hospital, have been inspired by story in The Star to adopt a handicapped child.

Date11/23/1977
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0126098F
Grateful Parents: Henry and Elizabeth Bechtel have had help in looking after their handicapped daughter Sandra at home.
Grateful Parents: Henry and Elizabeth Bechtel have had help in looking after their handicapped daughter Sandra at home.
1/15/1993
Keeping fit: Mike O'Brien, whose brittle bone diease handicapped him while still a pre-schooler, keeps his upper body trim with weight training at Etobicoke Olympium
Keeping fit: Mike O'Brien, whose brittle bone diease handicapped him while still a pre-schooler, keeps his upper body trim with weight training at Etobicoke Olympium
1/19/1981
Left behind: Ron Semple of North York, confined to a wheel chair by multiple sclerosis, watches buses leave terminal for areas outside Metro, buses not geared to handle the handicapped
Left behind: Ron Semple of North York, confined to a wheel chair by multiple sclerosis, watches buses leave terminal for areas outside Metro, buses not geared to handle the handicapped
7/12/1984
Friendly exchange: Deng Pufang, in wheelchair right, shakes hands with Dr. David Houlden of Sunnybrook Medical Centre who created machine to diagnose extent of spinal cord injuries. Deng, founder and director of the China Fund for the Handicapped, is on North American tour.
Friendly exchange: Deng Pufang, in wheelchair right, shakes hands with Dr. David Houlden of Sunnybrook Medical Centre who created machine to diagnose extent of spinal cord injuries. Deng, founder and director of the China Fund for the Handicapped, is on North American tour.
9/28/1987
Concerned parent: Brampton resident Ray Scarborough, whose son has Down syndrome, spends hours on the telephone in an effort to keep a bus service for mentally handicapped adults in business
Concerned parent: Brampton resident Ray Scarborough, whose son has Down syndrome, spends hours on the telephone in an effort to keep a bus service for mentally handicapped adults in business
2/9/1993
Joseph Bauer gives riding instructions to Mrs. Shirley Trailing at Shadow Creek Stables, north of Toronto. Mrs. Trailing is one of the handicapped who are learning to ride under the sponsorship of the Community Association for the Disabled. Mrs. Joyce Powell, standing left, is one of the volunteers who help with lessons.
Joseph Bauer gives riding instructions to Mrs. Shirley Trailing at Shadow Creek Stables, north of Toronto. Mrs. Trailing is one of the handicapped who are learning to ride under the sponsorship of the Community Association for the Disabled. Mrs. Joyce Powell, standing left, is one of the volunteers who help with lessons.
10/18/1972
Toys and puzzles, used to deal with special problems of perceptually handicapped children, are demonstrated by Alan Howarth at the private school he opened yesterday
Toys and puzzles, used to deal with special problems of perceptually handicapped children, are demonstrated by Alan Howarth at the private school he opened yesterday
2/3/1970
On the move: Quadriplegic Dave Tierney and nurse Debbie Reiss zip through downtown Toronto traffic in a convertible, advertising their travel service for the physically and mentally handicapped
On the move: Quadriplegic Dave Tierney and nurse Debbie Reiss zip through downtown Toronto traffic in a convertible, advertising their travel service for the physically and mentally handicapped
7/11/1986
Architect Joseph Medwecki and Thelma Powell-Brown look at design of Powell-Brown Therapeutic Junior Centre, a treatment centre for mentally handicapped children aged 3 to 6
Architect Joseph Medwecki and Thelma Powell-Brown look at design of Powell-Brown Therapeutic Junior Centre, a treatment centre for mentally handicapped children aged 3 to 6
2/25/1971
Daring doctor: Port Perry's Dr. Guntis Silins treats Merchant Roberts for sinus problems with acupuncture needes. Silins, bon in Sweden to Latvian parents, has taken his talents to China, Australia, South Africa and the Arctic. A skin diver, he also helped make a film called Free Dive about the efforts of severely handicapped young people.
Daring doctor: Port Perry's Dr. Guntis Silins treats Merchant Roberts for sinus problems with acupuncture needes. Silins, bon in Sweden to Latvian parents, has taken his talents to China, Australia, South Africa and the Arctic. A skin diver, he also helped make a film called Free Dive about the efforts of severely handicapped young people.
3/29/1982
Helping others: Andrew Nader, inset, who does simple styles including the sleek look above, works free for the handicapped onb Wednesdays.
Helping others: Andrew Nader, inset, who does simple styles including the sleek look above, works free for the handicapped onb Wednesdays.
2/15/1984
Out of work: Patrick McGurran, a paraplegic, was touring York Region schools to discuss being handicapped, but money has run out for the program.
Out of work: Patrick McGurran, a paraplegic, was touring York Region schools to discuss being handicapped, but money has run out for the program.
4/14/1983