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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.
Assistive Technology Act of 1994
A summary and history of the Assistive Technology Act of 1994.
3 min read
Florence District County Four v. Carter (1993)
A summary of the 1993 Supreme Court case regarding reimbursement for public school's noncompliance with IDEA.
4 min read
The Philadelphia State Hospital at Byberry
History on the horrid institution that operated for 75 years.
4 min read
Leveling Up: The History of Assistive Technology in the Gaming World
A history on assistive technology for gaming.
4 min read
Prominent Figures Who Have Autism
By Willa Reising Autism is a very common developmental disability that over 5 million people in the U.S. have and there are many...
6 min read
Why Assistive Technology Awareness Matters
An overview on assistive technology and why everyone needs to know about it.
3 min read
Free Online Assistive Technology Modules
Information and context for free online modules on assistive technology.
2 min read
Town of Burlington v. Department of Education of Massachusetts (1985)
A summary of the 1985 Supreme Court case involving reimbursement and school placement.
3 min read
Irving Independent School District v. Tatro (1984)
A summary of the Supreme Court case regarding related services and medical services in the classroom.
4 min read
Willowbrook State School: An Institutional Failure
History on the abusive institution that operated for 40 harrowing years.
4 min read
Disabilities in Religion: How do Different Religions View Disabilities Then and Now?
An article about how different religions have viewed disabilities over time.
10 min read
Olmstead v. L.C. (1999)
A summary of the significant Olmstead v. L.C. Supreme Court case of 1999.
5 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.
4 min read
3 Step AT Process
Step 1.) Identifying assistive technology (AT) needs
Step 2.) Acquiring AT
Step 3.) Training to both use and maintain AT
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Scared of School: The harsh reality of failing to meet children’s needs
An interview with Guy Stephens, the leader of the Alliance of Against Seclusion and Restraint (AASR).
4 min read
Temple Grandin, a Short Bio
A biography on Dr. Temple Grandin and the innovations she made as a person with autism.
3 min read
Rosa’s Law (2010)
A summary of the impactful law changing federal terminology to "intellectual disability."
3 min read
PGA Tour, Inc. v. Martin (2001)
By Nityanshi Rao Overview PGA Tour, Inc. v. Martin (2001) was a landmark Supreme Court case addressing whether the Americans with...
3 min read
Honig v. Doe (1988)
A court summary of the 1988 case regarding exclusion of students for behavior.
3 min read
“Ugly Laws” in American Cities
History on the "ugly laws" and why they targeted those with disabilities.
2 min read
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