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Articles
Explore our collection of articles covering important topics, from landmark court cases to technological developments in the field of developmental disabilities.
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
Autism Speaks and the Controversies that Follow it
History on the notorious organization in the field.
Oct 203 min read
Scandinavian Social Policy on Normalization and Deinstitutionalization
History on social policies for those with disabilities in Scandinavian countries.
Oct 205 min read
How Department of Education layoffs may affect services for students with disabilities
Detail on recent events effecting the OSEP.
Oct 204 min read
Blazer Buddies Building Bonds
An interview with a high school program benefiting those with developmental disabilities.
Oct 203 min read
The Importance of Assistive Device Warranty Laws (AT Lemon Laws)
An overview on the importance of assistive device warranty laws.
Oct 72 min read
Drake v. Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (2019)
A district court case regarding an Arizonan and the ADA.
Oct 62 min read
Pierce v. The District of Columbia (2015)
A court case regarding the ADA and a deaf inmate.
Oct 611 min read
Wayfinders Helping People Find Their Way
An interview with the Wayfinders Program at Fresno State University.
Oct 63 min read
Voter Suppression and Accommodations for People with Disabilities
The second of two articles regarding voter suppression.
Oct 65 min read
Laws that Help and Hinder People with Disabilities at the Poll Booth
The first of two articles discussing voter suppression.
Oct 65 min read
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