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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.


Accessibility Technology in Transportation
This article goes over multiple ways travel can be more accessible for many with disabilities.
Jun 12, 20255 min read


Marbrunak, Inc. v. City of Stow (1992)
A court case summary about zoning ordinances and residents with disabilities.
Jun 12, 20253 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 12, 20253 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 12, 20253 min read


Commonwealth v. Runyan (2010)
A Massachusetts Supreme Court case involving an 18 year old with a developmental disability and a firearm.
Jun 12, 20252 min read


Virginia Office for Protection and Advocacy v. Stewart (2011)
A Supreme Court case involving Virginia's protection and advocacy agency.
Jun 12, 20254 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 12, 20253 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 5, 20256 min read


Confusion about Disability Terminology
A brief discussion about conflicting opinions over various disability terminologies.
Jun 3, 20252 min read




IEPs: Creating/Updating, Being Proactive, and Preparing for Adulthood
An overview on the various elements for an IEP.
Jun 1, 20253 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 1, 20253 min read


Collaboration Within an IEP Team
This article goes over why IEP teams need to collaborate to best support students.
Jun 1, 20253 min read


The Basics of Behavior in Special Education
Different areas within behaviors in special education are discussed in this article.
Jun 1, 20252 min read


Extended School Year (ESY) Overview
An overview on ESY and the importance it holds for many students with a IEP.
Jun 1, 20252 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 1, 20253 min read


Weissburg v. Lancaster School District (2010)
A court case regarding attorney's fees.
Jun 1, 20253 min read


Miller v. Shalala (1994)
A summary on the court case regarding disability benefits.
Jun 1, 20255 min read


N.B. v. Hellgate Elementary School District (2008)
A court case regarding FAPE in Montana.
Jun 1, 20254 min read


Accessibility Features on Apple and Android Devices
An overview on accessibility features in smart phones and how it's recently developed further.
May 31, 20255 min read


ASD in the Stone Age
History on how people with autism in the Stone Age helped benefit those around them.
May 31, 20256 min read


Disability Welfare in Medieval Korea: Chosŏn’s Confucianism and Its Perception of Disability
History about disability treatment and perception in Medieval Korea.
May 31, 20254 min read


Breaking Barriers: How Leader’s with Disabilities are ReshapingPolitics
An article about political leaders with disabilities.
May 31, 20255 min read


United States v. Kimble (2012)
A summary on a District Court case regarding competency to stand trial.
May 26, 20253 min read
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