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fromeuronews
2 weeks ago

Kazakhstan hosts historic Virtus World Basketball Championships

"It feels amazing to win. It's been a long week and it feels great to get it done in the end," said Zach Jordin, point guard for the Australian team.
National Basketball Association
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Special education students at CSU East Bay denied commencement walk

CSU East Bay's decision to exclude graduating students from its intellectual disability program from the commencement ceremony has ignited backlash over inclusivity.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
2 months ago

For the love of care: Brooklyn nonprofit group home grapples with staffing crisis Brooklyn Paper

The DSP workforce crisis in New York jeopardizes care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities due to high vacancies and turnover rates.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Why One Mother Created a Neurodiverse Community Center

A holistic model of care and education is essential for supporting neurodivergent students in the Netherlands.
Tamara's efforts led to the establishment of a school tailored for the needs of neurodivergent children, addressing systemic failures.
fromCornell Chronicle
3 months ago

Group offers skills, and friendship, to local students with disabilities | Cornell Chronicle

If we had something going on on Mondays, she'd say: 'No, that's when we go to Cornell,' said Beverly Dodici, Emma's mother. Having neurotypical peers who made her feel like she was a part of the community - it really built her confidence and self-esteem.
Online Community Development
fromIndependent
4 months ago

'We may not have known her potential' - mother says daughter with Down syndrome was given inaccurate school assessment

Calls for improved and flexible evaluations for children with intellectual disabilities based on a mother's experience with NEPS assessments.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
4 months ago

Individual Advocacy Group turns 30: Celebrating a legacy of advocacy and change

Individual Advocacy Group has consistently believed in the dignity and worth of every individual, ensuring they receive respect and support to lead independent lives.
Online Community Development
NYC LGBT
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

'Heart to Heart' helps individuals with disabilities find a match

Heart To Heart organized a special first date for Jamer and Erica, focusing on interests and experiences that catered to their needs.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The basis of eugenics': Elon Musk and the menacing return of the R-word

The resurgence of the R-word highlights the troubling normalization of slurs in political discourse, impacting attitudes towards those with intellectual disabilities.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
5 months ago

The women who made America's microchips and the children who paid for it

Mark Flores exemplifies the potential of individuals with intellectual disabilities, defying expectations through his joyful interactions and artistic skills.
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