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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.


James M. v. Hawaii Department of Education (2011)
A court case regarding FAPE and an IEP as required under IDEA.
Jan 222 min read


Adaptive Switches: Their Importance, Use, and Types
A detailed overview of adaptive switches.
Jan 224 min read


State v. Dye (2013)
A case involving a man with several developmental disabilities having an emotional support animal present while giving testimony.
Jan 215 min read


AZ HB2700: Technology First Study Committee
Background information on 3DA’s Technology First efforts in Arizona.
Jan 214 min read


NH HB1685 (2026): Technology First in NH Overview
A comprehensive overview on our legislative efforts in New Hampshire regarding Technology First.
Jan 165 min read


The Importance of UpLyft: An Interview
An interview with the CEO of an important AT company.
Jan 55 min read


Chapman v. Pier 1 Imports (2015)
A more recent court case regarding the ADA.
Nov 24, 20253 min read


A Review of Assistive Technology Academic Programs within Higher Education in the United States
A research paper on the AT academic programs offered at universities.
Nov 24, 20257 min read


The Assistive Technology Act of 2004
Detail on the 2004 reauthorization of the AT Act.
Nov 23, 20253 min read




Helen Keller: Education, Communications, and Foundations of Disabilities Advocacy
History on one of the most celebrated disability advocates.
Nov 23, 20256 min read




Where Visibility Becomes Justice: Heather Evans and the Work of Reimagining Disability
An interview with a University of Washington Professor.
Nov 22, 20256 min read


Why disaster registries are harmful for people with disabilities
An overview on how to better protect the disability population during disasters.
Nov 22, 20253 min read


NDSS Empowers Disabled Individuals
An interview with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)
Nov 22, 20253 min read




Double discrimination: The intersectionality of disability and race
How race plays a factor in the lives of disabled people.
Nov 22, 20255 min read


Maria Montessori
A brief history on special education innovations led by Maria Montessori.
Nov 11, 20254 min read


The Historical Reception of Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in Egypt
An overview on the historical perception of disability in Egypt
Nov 11, 20255 min read


How the school-to-prison pipeline is damaging to students with disabilities
An overview on the negative long term effects of punishments in school.
Nov 11, 20254 min read


Disabled Individuals “Make a Splash” at the Mermaid Cafe
An interview with a brand new cafe whose workforce is mostly people with IDD.
Oct 28, 20253 min read


Art Therapy for IDD: A Brief Overview
An overview on art therapy for individuals with IDD.
Oct 28, 20256 min read


Roberts by & Through Rodenberg Roberts v. KinderCare Learning Ctrs. (1995)
A court case involving the ADA and MHRA.
Oct 28, 20255 min read


The Role of Occupational and Physical Therapists in Assistive Technology
This article emphasizes the importance of OTs and PTs in helping people get AT.
Oct 28, 20254 min read
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