“Breaking Bad” actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte has died at age 34. According to authorities and his representatives, Mitte was declared dead Monday in Brownsville, Texas. His representatives said that he died by suicide. Mitte was known for his role as Walter White Jr. on the acclaimed AMC show. He drew from his own experience living with cerebral palsy to bring authenticity to the role. His representatives said he used his platform to challenge stereotypes and promote greater representation for people with disabilities. “Breaking Bad” star Bryan Cranston said he is in “deep despair” for the loss of his TV son.
On Saturday a local artist, Connor Fogel, continued painting a community art piece on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. He has had to overcome more challenges than most after being diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
During summer you can find Fogal selling his work at Food Truck Fridays in Reno.
Project SEARCH is a temporary, job-training program that helps young Nevadans with developmental and intellectual disabilities make successful transitions into the workforce.
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The United Cerebral Palsy of Nevada partnered with Toll Brothers Luxury Homes to host a pickle ball social fundraiser on Wednesday.
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A local family says it needs your help finding a tricycle they say was stolen from their 5-year-old daughter who has spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy.
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