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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.
“Ugly Laws” in American Cities
History on the "ugly laws" and why they targeted those with disabilities.
2 min read
Board of Education v. Rowley (1982)
A summary of the 1982 Supreme Court case pertaining to the interpretation of the Education for All Handicapped Children act of 1975.
5 min read
Alexander v. Choate (1985)
A review of the Supreme Court case involving Medicaid.
4 min read
Wyatt v. Stickney (1971)
A court review of the 1971 District Court case regarding adequate treatment.
5 min read
Schaffer v. Weast (2005)
A summary from the Supreme Court case regarding who carries the burden of proof in IEP disputes.
4 min read
Southeastern Community College v. Davis (1979)
A summary on the Supreme Court case involving the interpretation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
5 min read
Sutton v. United Airlines (1999)
A summary of the Supreme Court case involving two visually impaired applicants being turned down a job opportunity.
3 min read
Zobrest v. Catalina Foothills (1993)
An overview on the 1993 Supreme Court case involving the use of a government funded sign language interpreter in a private school.
4 min read
The Section 504 Sit-ins: H.E.W. vs Disability Rights
An overview on the 1977 sit-in protests following th governments initial failure to implement Section 504 of IDEA.
4 min read
Technology First: A Brief Overview
What Technology First means and why it matters.
1 min read
Sub-Minimum Wage and IDD
An overview on sub-minimum wage and how it effects individuals with developmental disabilities.
5 min read
Atkins v. Virginia (2002)
A summary and review on this Supreme Court case from 2002.
4 min read
Endrew F. v. County of Douglas School District (2017)
A summary on the Supreme Court case that raised the standards of IDEA.
5 min read
Assistive Technology Act of 1988
History on the Technology Act of 1988 and its significance.
4 min read
Having Students Involved in Their IEP Meetings
Having students participate in their IEP meetings is important and should be valued by all parties involved.
2 min read
The Importance and Components of Self Advocacy: A Brief Overview
This articles goes over independence, abuse and victimization, and staffing shortages and how they all show the importance to self advocacy.
9 min read
Mills v. Board of Education of District of Colombia (1972)
A review and summary of Mills v.Board of Education of District of Columbia
3 min read
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