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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.


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


The History and Legacy of Pennhurst State School and Hospital
History of the notorious Pennhurst institution that led to many necessary changes for those with disabilities.
Nov 25, 20246 min read


The Impact of AI-Powered Smart Home Devices on Individuals with IDD Through Enhanced Autonomy
An in-depth research article on AI smart home devices and the implications that they have.
Nov 25, 202412 min read


Forest Grove v. T.A. (2009)
Summary of the 2009 Supreme Court case regarding IDEA and reimbursement.
Nov 25, 20244 min read


Buckhannon Board and Care Home, Inc. v. West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
A summary on the Supreme Court case discussing the "prevailing party" and "catalyst theory."
Nov 25, 20243 min read


Spector v. Norwegian Cruise Line Ltd. (2005)
The summary on the Supreme Court case regarding the ADA applying to US waters.
Nov 23, 20243 min read


Winkelman v. Parma City School District (2007)
Summary on the Supreme Court case regarding non-lawyer parents filing lawsuits under IDEA.
Nov 23, 20245 min read


PARC v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (1972)
A summary on the landmark Supreme Court case for special education.
Nov 23, 20243 min read


Albertson's Inc. v. Kirkingburg (1999)
A summary on the Supreme Court case regarding ADA.
Nov 23, 20242 min read


The Independent Living Movement
History on the Independent Living Movement, giving empowerment and independence to millions with disabilities.
Nov 23, 20244 min read




Forgotten Voices: The Overlooked History of Enslaved People with Disabilities
History on slaves that had disabilities.
Nov 18, 20244 min read


Toyota v. Williams (2002)
The Supreme Court Case involving the major car manufacturer.
Nov 18, 20244 min read


Pennhurst v. Halderman (1981)
The summary on the court case involving the notorious Pennhurst institution .
Nov 18, 20243 min read


Cummings v. Premier Rehab Keller (2022)
The summary on the Supreme Court ruling regarding the Affordable Care Act and emotional distress.
Nov 18, 20244 min read


Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools (2023)
A summary on the Supreme Court case regarding the exhaustion of IDEA.
Nov 11, 20243 min read


Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
A summary of the notable Brown v. Board of Education case and how it impacted students with disabilities.
Nov 11, 20244 min read


Assistive Technology Act of 1994
A summary and history of the Assistive Technology Act of 1994.
Nov 11, 20243 min read


Florence District County Four v. Carter (1993)
A summary of the Supreme Court case regarding reimbursement for public school's noncompliance with IDEA.
Nov 9, 20244 min read
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