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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.
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
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
Eunice Kennedy Shriver and the Special Olympics
History on the great Eunice Kennedy Shriver.
Sep 284 min read
Title: The "Science Club" and Beyond: Protecting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities in Research
Horrific history of individuals with IDD being used as test subjects is detailed in this article.
Sep 286 min read
York Asylum and the York Retreat: A Comparison
A comparison of two forms of historic treatment methods.
Sep 223 min read
Accessibility at National Parks
An overview on the history of and current accessibilities offered at National Parks.
Sep 224 min read
Product of the War: Korea’s Assistive Technology History
History on AT in Korea.
Aug 114 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
Samuel A. Kirk (1904-1996)
An article on the great innovator in Special Education.
Aug 115 min read
A Brief Introduction to Disability Theory: The Social and Anti-Social Models
An overview of social models of disability theory.
Aug 117 min read
Disability and the Humanist Imagination in the Renaissance
How disability was portrayed during the Renaissance.
Aug 115 min read
The History of Disability Treatment in the United States: From Exclusion in Inclusion
History on how disability has been perceived and treated in the United States over time.
Aug 104 min read
Undesirable Education: The Development of Special Education in Korea
History on special education in Korea.
Aug 94 min read
Public Attitudes Toward Intellectual Disabilities in Africa
History on some cultural attitudes towards intellectual disabilities in Africa.
Aug 85 min read
A Historical Overview of College Access for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the United States
History on students with IDD attending college.
Aug 84 min read
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