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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.


“Turning the University Inside Out” : A Look Inside UCLA’s Disability Studies Program
An interview with staff members of the UCLA Disability Studies program.
2 days ago6 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


IDD Pet Therapy
An overview on a few type of pet therapies for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Sep 28, 20253 min read


Swim America Davis, Adaptive Swim Program
An interview highlighting the importance of adaptive swimming.
Sep 22, 20252 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 22, 20254 min read


“Are You Acoustic?”: Meme Culture and the Erasure of Disabled People
Detailing why jokes targeting disability harm the disability community.
Sep 15, 20257 min read


Caregivers Experience Disability, Too.
More on what caregivers experience.
Aug 11, 20253 min read
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