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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.


Chapman v. Pier 1 Imports (2015)
A more recent court case regarding the ADA.
Nov 243 min read


A Review of Assistive Technology Academic Programs within Higher Education in the United States
A research paper on the AT academic programs offered at universities.
Nov 247 min read


The Assistive Technology Act of 2004
Detail on the 2004 reauthorization of the AT Act.
Nov 233 min read




Helen Keller: Education, Communications, and Foundations of Disabilities Advocacy
History on one of the most celebrated disability advocates.
Nov 236 min read




Where Visibility Becomes Justice: Heather Evans and the Work of Reimagining Disability
An interview with a University of Washington Professor.
Nov 226 min read


Why disaster registries are harmful for people with disabilities
An overview on how to better protect the disability population during disasters.
Nov 223 min read


NDSS Empowers Disabled Individuals
An interview with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)
Nov 223 min read




Double discrimination: The intersectionality of disability and race
How race plays a factor in the lives of disabled people.
Nov 225 min read


Maria Montessori
A brief history on special education innovations led by Maria Montessori.
Nov 114 min read


The Historical Reception of Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in Egypt
An overview on the historical perception of disability in Egypt
Nov 115 min read


How the school-to-prison pipeline is damaging to students with disabilities
An overview on the negative long term effects of punishments in school.
Nov 114 min read


Disabled Individuals “Make a Splash” at the Mermaid Cafe
An interview with a brand new cafe whose workforce is mostly people with IDD.
Oct 283 min read


Art Therapy for IDD: A Brief Overview
An overview on art therapy for individuals with IDD.
Oct 286 min read


Roberts by & Through Rodenberg Roberts v. KinderCare Learning Ctrs. (1995)
A court case involving the ADA and MHRA.
Oct 285 min read


The Role of Occupational and Physical Therapists in Assistive Technology
This article emphasizes the importance of OTs and PTs in helping people get AT.
Oct 284 min read


From Representation to Participation: Ethical Pathways in Reporting on Vulnerable Populations
More on the ethical considerations for disability storytelling in journalism.
Oct 284 min read


Dorothea Dix: Reform, Compassion, and Transformation of Mental Health Care
A biography on the woman who endured treacherous workloads to improve the outcomes of many.
Oct 287 min read


Assistive Technology Act of 1998
Detail on the third installment of the AT Act.
Oct 283 min read


Recreational Assistive Technology: Breaking Barriers to Leisure and Sports Participation
A detailed overview on AT for recreational use.
Oct 284 min read


Colorado Cross Disability Coalition v. Colorado Baseball Club, LTD (2004)
A court case involving an MLB team.
Oct 205 min read


The DD Act of 2000
History on the significant law that enables IDD related programs across the country.
Oct 206 min read
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