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Wednesday, September 26, 2012  It's an outcome Albert Garcia was dreading. After a month and a half of looking for his missing brother, David Mark Garcia, that search is now over.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  A McAllen dad has to accompany his daughter to school in his wheelchair and as if the trek isn't dangerous enough, with no wheelchair friendly sidewalks -- he's outraged there is no crossing guard to help with traffic.

Saturday, August 18, 2012  The family of a handicapped, missing man from Harlingen said their starting to lose hope. All efforts to find him have proved unsuccessful thus far.

Saturday, August 11, 2012  A 52-year-old handicapped man from Harlingen has not been seen since Friday morning.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  In her 60's, Olivia Sosa didn't imagine she would have to be choosing between paying her electric bill or paying for her medications, but she did find herself in that exact position.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  A handicapped man turned to Action 4 News claiming that his transmission was ruined by an oil change place in Weslaco.

Monday, April 16, 2012  As a former Marine, Juan Torres has seen his share of deplorable conditions. He just never thought he would have to live in them.

Tuesday, May 03, 2011  A group of mothers are standing up against what they're calling an injustice. They said their special needs kids were promised a field trip to a park in San Antonio specifically built for kids with special needs, but they said that promise was broken.

Monday, February 21, 2011  Action 4 News has receieved four Barbara Jordan Media Awards for stories about people with disabilities who were portrayed in a positive light and had their voices heard.

Friday, September 03, 2010  Elfego Garza has difficulty getting out of a car. Just walking for him appears to be a challenge. Under his shirt, a pacemaker and defibrillator work to keep his heart in check.

Saturday, August 07, 2010  The father of the Olmito teen accused of raping a 15-year-old girl with mental problems spoke out on camera to say his son is innocent.