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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.
Special Education Court Settlements
An overview of court settlements for special education related conflicts and some recent examples.
Apr 28, 20254 min read
Insecurities of Having A Disability
A personal story from Jason, one of our Interns.
Apr 11, 20256 min read
Understanding Assistive Technology in Education
An interview with an Assistive Technology (AT) Specialist regarding AT in schools.
Apr 11, 20254 min read
Capable and Disabled: Disability Inclusion in Professional Sports
History on disability inclusion in sports over time.
Apr 8, 20255 min read
Extermination as Charity: Eugenics and Disability
History on the Eugenics movement and how that impacted people with disabilities.
Apr 8, 20255 min read
Acheson Hotels v. Laufer (2023)
A Supreme Court case regarding ADA testing.
Apr 7, 20253 min read
S.C. v. Lincoln County School District (2021)
A Court of Appeals case regarding IDEA and educational placement.
Apr 7, 20255 min read
S.S. v. Cobb County School District (2021)
A summary on the court case regarding an inadequate IEP and FAPE.
Mar 17, 20254 min read
Daniel R.R. v. State Board of Education (1989)
A summary on the US Court of Appeals case that created the "Daniel R.R. Test."
Mar 17, 20253 min read
A Brief Biography of Ed Roberts
A brief biography on the person who started the Independent Living Movement.
Mar 17, 20254 min read
Rogich et al v. Clark County School District (2021)
A summary on the District Court case regarding FAPE.
Feb 26, 20254 min read
To See The World Differently And Beautifully: Neurodivergent Artists Throughout History
An overview on a few neurodivergent artists.
Feb 26, 20255 min read
Arizona HB 2801 (2025)
A Summary of 3DA's first bill, HB2801.
Feb 26, 20252 min read
Sacramento City Unified School District, Board of Education v. Holland (1994)
A Court of Appeals case regarding IDEA.
Feb 17, 20254 min read
Addressing Issues With Special Education With A Special Education Teacher
An interview with a special education teacher.
Feb 13, 20253 min read
Fry v. Napoleon (2017)
This Supreme Court case is about a school violating the ADA by not allowing a student to have their service dog in the classroom.
Feb 13, 20255 min read
Out of Sight, Out of Mind: 19th Century Almshouses and Poorhouses
History on almshouses that existed to keep those with disabilities out of public view.
Feb 10, 20254 min read
Timothy W. v. Rochester, New Hampshire, School District (1989)
A Supreme Court case about proper education rights for a child with severe disabilities.
Feb 10, 20253 min read
Board of Trustees of University of Alabama v. Garrett (2001)
A Supreme Court case regarding the ADA and monetary damages.
Feb 10, 20255 min read
Smith v. Robinson (1984)
Summary on the Supreme Court case regarding reimbursement of legal fees pertaining to lawsuits disputing schools meeting a student's needs.
Jan 27, 20253 min read
Armstrong v. Kline (1979)
A summary on the court case covering ESY for students with severe disabilities.
Jan 27, 20253 min read
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Increased Population, Academics, and Society
An article on the rising autism population.
Jan 27, 20255 min read
A Brief History of the Neurodiversity Movement
History on the Neurodiversity Movement, which originated in 1997.
Jan 27, 20255 min read
Abrahamson v. Hershman (1983)
A court summary on the court case regarding FAPE and payment for private school placement.
Jan 13, 20252 min read
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