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Explore our collection of articles covering important topics, from landmark court cases to technological developments in the field of developmental disabilities.


How the school-to-prison pipeline is damaging to students with disabilities
An overview on the negative long term effects of punishments in school.
4 days ago4 min read


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


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


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


Therapy animals and service dogs for individuals with IDD
How therapy animals and service dogs can support individuals with IDD.
Sep 284 min read


IDD Pet Therapy
An overview on a few type of pet therapies for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Sep 283 min read


Swim America Davis, Adaptive Swim Program
An interview highlighting the importance of adaptive swimming.
Sep 222 min read


How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act puts disabled Americans at risk of food insecurity
Why SNAP is crucial for many with disabilities is explained here.
Sep 224 min read


“Are You Acoustic?”: Meme Culture and the Erasure of Disabled People
Detailing why jokes targeting disability harm the disability community.
Sep 157 min read




Reversing Representation: Sesame Street‘s Handling of Julia
More about the Character Julia from Sesame Street and why the strong support was sabotaged.
Aug 115 min read


Milestones and Misses: Arthur’s Representation of Autism Through Carl
More on the Character from Arthur with autism.
Aug 115 min read


Why It Is Important To Get Screened For Neurodivergence
A personal story and the importance of screenings for autism.
Aug 112 min read


How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will Impact the Disabled and Neurodivergent Community
An overview on the negative implications of HR1 from 2025.
Aug 112 min read


Why Disability Journalism is Important and Helps the Disabled and Neurodivergent Community Thrive and Showcase Themselves
A brief on why disability journalism is so important.
Aug 112 min read


Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Food Neophobia
An overview of food neophobia for people with IDD and how to overcome it.
Aug 84 min read
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