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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.
Challenging Marginalization: Intellectual Disabilities in South America
History on how disability has been perceived in South American countries.
Jun 234 min read
The Early History of Special Education
A history lesson on early special education and how it evolved into our current policies.
Jun 234 min read
The imperialism and disability: The social oppression of disability in colonial Korea
History on disability in Korea tracing back to Japanese colonial ruling.
Jun 125 min read
Accessibility Technology in Transportation
This article goes over multiple ways travel can be more accessible for many with disabilities.
Jun 125 min read
Marbrunak, Inc. v. City of Stow (1992)
A court case summary about zoning ordinances and residents with disabilities.
Jun 123 min read
Mr. I. v. Maine School Administrative District No. 55 (2007)
A summary of a court case regarding a student being denied an IEP.
Jun 123 min read
In re Adoption of Gregory (2001)
A court case deciding whether or not parents with disabilities were unfit to have their parental rights terminated.
Jun 123 min read
Commonwealth v. Runyan (2010)
A Massachusetts Supreme Court case involving an 18 year old with a developmental disability and a firearm.
Jun 122 min read
Virginia Office for Protection and Advocacy v. Stewart (2011)
A Supreme Court case involving Virginia's protection and advocacy agency.
Jun 124 min read
Prado-Steiman v. Bush (2000)
A summary on the U.S. Court of Appeals case regarding the treatment of those eligible for the HCBW program in Florida.
Jun 123 min read
The 2022 Global Report on Assistive Technology and Where the U.S. Currently Stands
This article discusses key takeaways from the Global Report on Assistive Technology from 2022 and how it applies to the United States.
Jun 56 min read
Confusion about Disability Terminology
A brief discussion about conflicting opinions over various disability terminologies.
Jun 32 min read
IEPs: Creating/Updating, Being Proactive, and Preparing for Adulthood
An overview on the various elements for an IEP.
Jun 13 min read
LRE, Student Rights, and Non-Academic Activities
An overview on the value and legality of the least restrictive environment for students with an IEP.
Jun 13 min read
Collaboration Within an IEP Team
This article goes over why IEP teams need to collaborate to best support students.
Jun 13 min read
The Basics of Behavior in Special Education
Different areas within behaviors in special education are discussed in this article.
Jun 12 min read
Extended School Year (ESY) Overview
An overview on ESY and the importance it holds for many students with a IEP.
Jun 12 min read
Disputing Your Child’s IEP
An overview on why you would need to dispute an IEP and the steps you can take to do so.
Jun 13 min read
Weissburg v. Lancaster School District (2010)
A court case regarding attorney's fees.
Jun 13 min read
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