Deaf children four times more likely to be mistreated at school and have mental health issues
Researchers found that deaf children who cannot make themselves understood
New ADA accessibility requirements took effect March 15
For the first time in history public fitness centers, public swimming pools, recreational facilities, parks, golf and mini-golf courses, detention facilities and courtrooms, playrooms and amusement rides must adhere to the governments accessibility requirements. The rules also clarify issues that have come up in the 20 years regarding bathroom dimensions, reach ranges and accesible routes.
University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at Georgetown University
The mission of the University Center for Excellence in Developmental
Don Johnston Announces Snap&Read—A Simple Toolbar That Reads Any Text On-screen
Snap&Read reads text in a Flash website “A lot of
Activists Seek To Curtail Restraining Students
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tens of thousands of students, most of
Cellphone Video Provides Proof of Bullying Teacher
A special education student resorted to using his cellphone to
Deafness penetrates more rapidly and deeply into the brain than previously thought
Portions of a songbird's brain that control how it sings
Burton Blatt Institute chairman to testify before National Council on Disability on future of disability law and policy
NCD is an independent federal agency that makes recommendations to
Special Olympics Coach Accused Of Having Sex With High School Participant
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — A teaching assistant from Cayce
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia apologizes to Rivera family over kidney transplant flap
(CBS) The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has apologized to the
A Deaf Son Struggles to Be Heard in ‘Tribes’
A family dinner in the beginning of Nina Raine's "Tribes"
U.S. Department of Education Announces Overhaul of IDEA Compliance System; More Emphasis on Student Outcomes
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special
Large eye-tracking study highlights diversity of autism
Gaze mapping: Researchers measured the amount of time children spent
1Voice – Communicating Together
"A world where the voice of every child and adult,
Accessible Leeds
Nathan Popple is a 14 year old, self-advocate and editor
Boy charts city’s disabled access
Nathan was inspired to create his website after finding access
Lloyd Coleman, deaf teen composer’s Olympic theme
Lloyd Coleman, 18, who is also visually impaired, recently won
KIT – Kids Included Together : Recognizing the Ability in Every Child
Kids Included Together (KIT) is a registered 501(c)(3) non–profit organization
State Obligations | UNESCO
Like all human rights, the right to education imposes three
Extreme Kids & Crew
Extreme Kids & Crew is a parent-run non profit dedicated
A ‘Fountain’ of Kudos for First-Time Novelist Eliza Factor
The Fort Greene resident is not only about to release
2012 Accessible Technology Webinar Series
All sessions are free and scheduled for 2-3:30pm Eastern/1-2:30pm Central/12-1:30pm
Choosing to Have a Child With Down Syndrome
If our culture assumes that across the board, a child
SPREAD THE WORD TO END THE WORD 03.07.12
Respectful and inclusive language is essential to the movement for the dignity and humanity of people with all disabilities. However, much of society does not recognize the hurtful, dehumanizing and exclusive effects of the word “retard(ed).” It is time to address the minority slur “retard(ed)” and raise the consciousness of society to its hurtful effects.
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The Coffee Klatch
The Coffee Klatch started on a whim. I often speak
Deafness triggered by mitochondria glitch
Mitochondria are cellular structures that function as “cellular power plants”
How mitochondrial DNA defects cause inherited deafness
Yale scientists have discovered the molecular pathway by which maternally
How mitochondrial DNA defects cause inherited deafness
(Medical Xpress) -- Yale scientists have discovered the molecular pathway
Hospital apologizes to Amelia Rivera who was denied kidney transplant
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has issued an apology to the
The Global Genes Project
Rare Disease affects over 350 million people worldwide, and the
Chef Jean-Christophe
All proceeds from the sale of our Spice Blend are