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Explore our collection of articles covering important topics, from landmark court cases to technological developments in the field of developmental disabilities.
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
The Philadelphia State Hospital at Byberry
History on the horrid institution that operated for 75 years.
Nov 9, 20244 min read
Leveling Up: The History of Assistive Technology in the Gaming World
A history on assistive technology for gaming.
Nov 9, 20244 min read
Prominent Figures Who Have Autism
A brief overview on some well known people with autism.
Nov 9, 20246 min read
Why Assistive Technology Awareness Matters
An overview on assistive technology and why everyone needs to know about it.
Oct 26, 20243 min read
Free Online Assistive Technology Modules
Information and context for free online modules on assistive technology.
Oct 26, 20242 min read
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