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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.


Rethinking Disability in Asia: Cultural Stigma and Policy Reform Efforts
An overview perceptions and policies regarding disability in multiple Asian countries.
Jul 15, 20254 min read


Richard III, Shakespeare, and the Making of a Disabled Stereotype
History on Shakespeare's portrayal of Richard III, a disabled monarch.
Jul 15, 20258 min read


Ancient Indian Relations to Disability: the Importance of Representation in the Arts
History on disability perception in India, from past stories to current laws.
Jun 29, 20258 min read


Rewriting the Hero: Face Value Comics and Autistic Heroes
An overview on a comic book starring people with autism.
Jun 29, 20253 min read


Amplifying Voices- Delta 7 and Disability Representation in the Music Scene
Brief history on the band with learning disabilities.
Jun 29, 20253 min read


“Tabula Rasa and the Trouble with Difference: John Locke’s Developmental Theory of the Mind and the History of Disability”
History on John Locke's negative perception of disability in his work.
Jun 29, 20255 min read


Folk Tale On-Dal: From a Fool to a Great General
A history lesson on a popular Korean folk tale.
Jun 23, 20254 min read


Challenging Marginalization: Intellectual Disabilities in South America
History on how disability has been perceived in South American countries.
Jun 23, 20254 min read


The Early History of Special Education
A history lesson on early special education and how it evolved into our current policies.
Jun 23, 20254 min read


The imperialism and disability: The social oppression of disability in colonial Korea
History on disability in Korea tracing back to Japanese colonial ruling.
Jun 12, 20255 min read


ASD in the Stone Age
History on how people with autism in the Stone Age helped benefit those around them.
May 31, 20256 min read


Disability Welfare in Medieval Korea: Chosŏn’s Confucianism and Its Perception of Disability
History about disability treatment and perception in Medieval Korea.
May 31, 20254 min read


Breaking Barriers: How Leader’s with Disabilities are ReshapingPolitics
An article about political leaders with disabilities.
May 31, 20255 min read


Capable and Disabled: Disability Inclusion in Professional Sports
History on disability inclusion in sports over time.
Apr 8, 20255 min read


Extermination as Charity: Eugenics and Disability
History on the Eugenics movement and how that impacted people with disabilities.
Apr 8, 20255 min read


A Brief Biography of Ed Roberts
A brief biography on the person who started the Independent Living Movement.
Mar 17, 20254 min read


To See The World Differently And Beautifully: Neurodivergent Artists Throughout History
An overview on a few neurodivergent artists.
Feb 26, 20255 min read


Out of Sight, Out of Mind: 19th Century Almshouses and Poorhouses
History on almshouses that existed to keep those with disabilities out of public view.
Feb 10, 20254 min read


A Brief History of the Neurodiversity Movement
History on the Neurodiversity Movement, which originated in 1997.
Jan 27, 20255 min read


The History and Legacy of Pennhurst State School and Hospital
History of the notorious Pennhurst institution that led to many necessary changes for those with disabilities.
Nov 25, 20246 min read
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