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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.
Olmstead v. L.C. (1999)
A summary of the landmark Supreme Court case.
Oct 21, 20245 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A summary of the impactful law that changed outdated federal terminology to "intellectual disability."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
PGA Tour, Inc. v. Martin (2001)
A Supreme Court case regarding the Professional Golfers' Association and accessibility.
Sep 23, 20243 min read
Honig v. Doe (1988)
A court summary of the 1988 case regarding exclusion of students for behavior.
Sep 23, 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
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.
Sep 23, 20245 min read
Alexander v. Choate (1985)
A review of the Supreme Court case involving Medicaid.
Sep 19, 20244 min read
Wyatt v. Stickney (1971)
A court review of the 1971 District Court case regarding adequate treatment.
Sep 19, 20245 min read
Schaffer v. Weast (2005)
A summary from the Supreme Court case regarding who carries the burden of proof in IEP disputes.
Sep 16, 20244 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 of 1973.
Sep 16, 20245 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.
Sep 16, 20243 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.
Sep 16, 20244 min read
The Section 504 Sit-ins: H.E.W. vs Disability Rights
More on the 1977 sit-in protests following the government's initial failure to implement Section 504.
Sep 16, 20244 min read
Technology First: A Brief Overview
What Technology First means and why it matters.
Aug 20, 20241 min read
Sub-Minimum Wage and IDD
An overview on sub-minimum wage and how it effects individuals with developmental disabilities.
Jul 31, 20245 min read
Atkins v. Virginia (2002)
A summary and review on this Supreme Court case from 2002.
Jul 31, 20244 min read
Endrew F. v. County of Douglas School District (2017)
A summary on the Supreme Court case that raised the standards of IDEA.
Jul 4, 20245 min read
Assistive Technology Act of 1988
History on the Technology Act of 1988 and its significance.
Jun 17, 20244 min read
Youngberg v. Romeo (1982)
An overview on the Supreme Court case from 1982.
Jun 17, 20243 min read
O'Connor v. Donaldson (1975)
A summary of O'Connor v. Donaldson from 1975.
Jun 3, 20243 min read
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