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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.
From Representation to Participation: Ethical Pathways in Reporting on Vulnerable Populations
More on the ethical considerations for disability storytelling in journalism.
Oct 28, 20254 min read
Dorothea Dix: Reform, Compassion, and Transformation of Mental Health Care
A biography on the woman who endured treacherous workloads to improve the outcomes of many.
Oct 28, 20257 min read
Assistive Technology Act of 1998
Detail on the third installment of the AT Act.
Oct 28, 20253 min read
Recreational Assistive Technology: Breaking Barriers to Leisure and Sports Participation
A detailed overview on AT for recreational use.
Oct 28, 20254 min read
Colorado Cross Disability Coalition v. Colorado Baseball Club, LTD (2004)
A court case involving an MLB team.
Oct 20, 20255 min read
The DD Act of 2000
History on the significant law that enables IDD related programs across the country.
Oct 20, 20256 min read
Autism Speaks and the Controversies that Follow it
History on the notorious organization in the field.
Oct 20, 20253 min read
Scandinavian Social Policy on Normalization and Deinstitutionalization
History on social policies for those with disabilities in Scandinavian countries.
Oct 20, 20255 min read
How Department of Education layoffs may affect services for students with disabilities
Detail on recent events effecting the OSEP.
Oct 20, 20254 min read
Blazer Buddies Building Bonds
An interview with a high school program benefiting those with developmental disabilities.
Oct 20, 20253 min read
The Importance of Assistive Device Warranty Laws (AT Lemon Laws)
An overview on the importance of assistive device warranty laws.
Oct 7, 20252 min read
Drake v. Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (2019)
A district court case regarding an Arizonan and the ADA.
Oct 6, 20252 min read
Pierce v. The District of Columbia (2015)
A court case regarding the ADA and a deaf inmate.
Oct 6, 202511 min read
Wayfinders Helping People Find Their Way
An interview with the Wayfinders Program at Fresno State University.
Oct 6, 20253 min read
Voter Suppression and Accommodations for People with Disabilities
The second of two articles regarding voter suppression.
Oct 6, 20255 min read
Laws that Help and Hinder People with Disabilities at the Poll Booth
The first of two articles discussing voter suppression.
Oct 6, 20255 min read
Misconceptions Surrounding Assistive Technologies
An overview on the negative misconceptions of AT use.
Sep 29, 20256 min read
Review on Assistive Technology Provision
An overview on how provisions for assistive technology work.
Sep 29, 20253 min read
Assistive Technology to Support Employment
Addressing AT to support employment.
Sep 29, 20253 min read
The Stigmas Surrounding Assistive Technology
What AT stigma is, why it exists, and how to remove it.
Sep 29, 20253 min read
Access to Low-Tech Assistive Technology in Low-Income Areas
How there can be improvement in access to low tech.
Sep 29, 20253 min read
Therapy animals and service dogs for individuals with IDD
How therapy animals and service dogs can support individuals with IDD.
Sep 28, 20254 min read
IDD Pet Therapy
An overview on a few type of pet therapies for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Sep 28, 20253 min read
C.D. vs. Natick Public School District (2019)
A recent court case regarding FAPE.
Sep 28, 20252 min read
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