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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.
Adaptive Handheld Devices as Assistive Technology
An overview of types and benefits of adaptive handheld devices.
1 day ago4 min read
Foley v. Special School District of St. Louis (1998)
A court case regarding special education services in private schools.
2 days ago4 min read
Teacher Training for Special Education: Historical Evolution of Curriculum
A historical overview of the roles and training of special education teachers
2 days ago8 min read
USAID Funding Cuts and Their Implications Explained
An overview of how USAID funding cuts impact disability and AT support globally.
3 days ago6 min read
Breimhorst v. Educational Testing Service (2000)
A case regarding ADA protections in standardized admissions testing.
Feb 66 min read
Johnson v. Gambrinus Company/Spoetzl Brewery (1997)
A case regarding a service animal dispute under Title III of the ADA.
Feb 53 min read
The Soviet Union’s Historical Approach to People with Developmental Disabilities
A look at how the Soviet Union addressed the developmentally disabled throughout the state's existence.
Feb 59 min read
Assistive Technology Discussions in IEP Meetings and Their Impact on Student Success
An overview of the benefits of using and discussing AT in the IEP process.
Feb 34 min read
Richardson Independent School District v. Michael Z. (2009)
A court case regarding how IDEA is applied.
Feb 33 min read
De Mora v. Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare (2001)
A court case regarding services for a young child under IDEA.
Feb 32 min read
“Turning the University Inside Out” : A Look Inside UCLA’s Disability Studies Program
An interview with staff members of the UCLA Disability Studies program.
Feb 36 min read
Randall’s Island: The New York House of Refuge
A look at a facility that illustrates how disability was historically viewed.
Jan 308 min read
Matheis v. CSL Plasma, Inc. (2019)
A court case involving the ADA and an individual with a service animal.
Jan 303 min read
Lieber v. Macy’s West, Inc. (1999)
A case regarding the ADA and whether a retail store violated accessibility laws for individuals with disabilities.
Jan 292 min read
Post World War II Reconstruction and Disability Services in Japan
An overview of the evolution of Disability Services in Japan after World War II.
Jan 2911 min read
Alvin Independent School District v. A.D. ex rel. Patricia F. (2007)
A case regarding a student's eligibility for special education services under IDEA.
Jan 294 min read
Fun facts about and public awareness of Assistive Technology
An overview of assistive technology including facts and myths.
Jan 285 min read
Tyndall v. National Education Centers (1994)
A case in which a plaintiff alleged she was unlawfully discharged from her job in violation of the ADA.
Jan 285 min read
Seating, Positioning, and Mobility Assistive Technology: Types and Uses
An overview of types and uses of seating, positioning and mobility assistive technology
Jan 286 min read
Design and Customization of Wheelchair Cushions
An overview of wheelchair cushion customization and its importance.
Jan 234 min read
Barden v. City of Sacramento (2002)
A case regarding whether public sidewalks are a city service under the ADA and must meet accessibility standards.
Jan 233 min read
The History of Assistive Technology in the Classroom
A historical overview of assistive technology and its benefits in education.
Jan 226 min read
Brindisi v. Massanari (2001)
A case involving a Social Security disability claim.
Jan 223 min read
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