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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.
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
The Independent Living Movement
History on the Independent Living Movement, giving empowerment and independence to millions with disabilities.
Nov 23, 20244 min read
Forgotten Voices: The Overlooked History of Enslaved People with Disabilities
History on slaves that had disabilities.
Nov 18, 20244 min read
The Philadelphia State Hospital at Byberry
History on the horrid institution that operated for 75 years.
Nov 9, 20244 min read
Leveling Up: The History of Assistive Technology in the Gaming World
A history on assistive technology for gaming.
Nov 9, 20244 min read
Prominent Figures Who Have Autism
A brief overview on some well known people with autism.
Nov 9, 20246 min read
Willowbrook State School: An Institutional Failure
History on the abusive institution that operated for 40 harrowing years.
Oct 21, 20244 min read
Disabilities in Religion: How do Different Religions View Disabilities Then and Now?
An in-depth article about how different religions have viewed disabilities over time.
Oct 21, 202410 min read
Gouverneur Morris and Stephen Hopkins: Two Founding Fathers with disabilities you might not know about
History on Gouverneur Morris and Stephen Hopkins, the two Founding Fathers with disabilities.
Oct 17, 20244 min read
Temple Grandin, a Short Bio
A biography on Dr. Temple Grandin and the innovations she made.
Oct 7, 20243 min read
Rosa’s Law (2010)
A summary of the impactful law that changed outdated federal terminology to "intellectual disability."
Oct 4, 20243 min read
“Ugly Laws” in American Cities
History on the "ugly laws" and why they targeted those with disabilities.
Sep 23, 20242 min read
History of Special Olympics and Adaptive Sports
History on how the Special Olympics started and the impact it has today.
Sep 23, 20244 min read
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