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3DA ORIGINAL ARTICLES
Explore our collection of articles covering important topics, from landmark court cases to technological developments in the field of developmental disabilities.
Robert Guthrie and the Birth of Newborn Screening
A look at the life and career of the "father of newborn screening."
5 days ago8 min read
Data Privacy: An Overlooked Aspect of Assistive Technology
A look at the unique privacy risks associated with AT products.
Jul 286 min read
Family Matters: IDD & Sibling Support
An overview of siblings' roles and support organizations for siblings of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Jul 278 min read
Enhancing Access to Low Tech Assistive Technology (LTAT) in Special Education Through State and Local Policies
A short research paper providing methods to making low tech assistive technology more involved in schools.
Jul 277 min read
Displaying Disability: Ethical Controversies at the Mütter Museum
A look at why the Philadelphia museum's anatomical exhibits spark debate.
Jul 234 min read
Understanding and Exploring Fears in Autistic Individuals
An overview on fears in people with autism and how it differs from neurotypical people.
Jul 224 min read
Barbara Jordan: A Life of Leadership and Perseverance
An important historical figure who overcame immense adversity to become a groundbreaking political leader.
Jul 167 min read
Judy Heumann: the Mother of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Judy Heumann fought discrimination and spearhead the disability rights movement.
Jul 157 min read
The Future of Sensory Assistive Technology
A look at how sensory assistive technologies support neurodiversity while also raising ethical questions.
Jul 146 min read
Police Intervention Training for Individuals with IDD
An overview of various training organizations dedicated to improving law enforcement interactions with individuals with IDD.
Jul 146 min read
Steimel v. Wernert (2016)
A case that led to increased protections against disability discrimination in provision of Medicaid services.
Jul 133 min read
Light v. Parkway C-2 School District (1994)
A case that clarified that schools may remove a dangerously disruptive disabled student when they’ve made reasonable accommodations first.
Jul 63 min read
What is Missing From High Tech AAC?: Meeting the Needs of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Users
A look at how modern communication devices fail to support diverse users.
Jul 37 min read
Sexual Abuse in Group Homes
A look at how education, vigilance, and resources can help prevent sexual abuse among individuals with IDD.
Jun 188 min read
Hall v. Florida (2014)
A case that led to preventing states from using a strict IQ threshold to deny death-row inmates the opportunity to prove intellectual disability.
Jun 162 min read
United States v. Georgia (2006)
A case that strengthened federal disability protections inside state prisons.
Jun 103 min read
State of the Union: Federal Policy Enforcement at the State and Local Levels
A look at federal disability protections, and how enforcement often relies on complex individual complaints.
Jun 88 min read
Kinney v. Yerusalim (1993)
A case that resulted in street accessibility requirements being expanded.
Jun 82 min read
P. v. Newington Board of Education (2008)
A case regarding least restrictive environment under the IDEA.
Jun 33 min read
Javed Abidi: The Father of Disability Activism in India
History of a very significant disability advocate.
May 284 min read
Pennsylvania Dept. of Corrections v. Yeskey (1998)
A case in which the U.S. Supreme Court determined that the ADA applies to state prisons.
May 283 min read
The History of Institutionalization in the US
A look at the historical practice of institutionalization of those with disabilities in the US.
Apr 74 min read
Marriage and Parenthood Rights
A historical look at the rights to marriage and parenthood for individuals with disabilities.
Apr 69 min read
The SETT Framework for Assistive Technology
A look at a respected model for implementing AT in educational settings.
Apr 33 min read
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