Minspeak
OnQ focuses on a language developed by a Pittsburgh-area man that helps physically and mentally challenged people lead fuller lives. Minspeak allows people to independently communicate a large vocabulary more quickly and efficiently than in similar devices.
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She was a mother, community activist and advocate for troubled children and their parents. But at age 58, Judith Neely's life was cut short by a fatal car accident at Beaver Valley Mall in December 2007. OnQ shows how the life, dreams and hopes of this Aliquippa native affected so many.
Cancer specialists call it a rare event. Doctors in Pittsburgh have never seen it until now. Two biological sisters struck with the same form of childhood cancer.
A field of dreams has become a reality for thousands of families in Western Pennsylvania at a brand new sports complex in Cranberry Township that includes a baseball stadium designed for children with special needs. There are nearly 100,000 children in the Pittsburgh region identified as having special needs. This sparkling new baseball field will allow these children to play America's favorite pastime without boundaries. OnQ contributor Mike Clark attended the emotional opening day festivities, as many children stepped up to the plate for the first time.
The Neighborhood of Make-Believe is back for an open house at WQED. OnQ takes viewers behind the scenes as the set was rebuilt for a public showing.
This week the gang discusses the sexual assault allegations against quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, the dismissal of charges against student Jordan Miles, and more health care.
In January, OnQ entered its tenth season as WQED's flagship news magazine broadcast. Throughout 2009, you'll see special reports that show how OnQ evolved into a multiple Emmy-winning program, spawning documentaries, town hall meetings, special series, and music specials. This episode spotlights the impressive stable of contributors who've brought their talent to OnQ viewers.
