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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.
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
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
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
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
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
"What's the big IDEA?": The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act & You
Detailed information about the IDEA.
Feb 2611 min read
Fun facts about and public awareness of Assistive Technology
An overview of assistive technology including facts and myths.
Jan 285 min read
Why disaster registries are harmful for people with disabilities
An overview on how to better protect the disability population during disasters.
Nov 22, 20253 min read
Double discrimination: The intersectionality of disability and race
How race plays a factor in the lives of disabled people.
Nov 22, 20255 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 11, 20254 min read
Art Therapy for IDD: A Brief Overview
An overview on art therapy for individuals with IDD.
Oct 28, 20256 min read
From Representation to Participation: Ethical Pathways in Reporting on Vulnerable Populations
More on the ethical considerations for disability storytelling in journalism.
Oct 28, 20254 min read
How Department of Education layoffs may affect services for students with disabilities
Detail on recent events effecting the OSEP.
Oct 20, 20254 min read
Blazer Buddies Building Bonds
An interview with a high school program benefiting those with developmental disabilities.
Oct 20, 20253 min read
Wayfinders Helping People Find Their Way
An interview with the Wayfinders Program at Fresno State University.
Oct 6, 20253 min read
Voter Suppression and Accommodations for People with Disabilities
The second of two articles regarding voter suppression.
Oct 6, 20255 min read
Laws that Help and Hinder People with Disabilities at the Poll Booth
The first of two articles discussing voter suppression.
Oct 6, 20255 min read
Therapy animals and service dogs for individuals with IDD
How therapy animals and service dogs can support individuals with IDD.
Sep 28, 20254 min read
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