#intellectual-disabilities

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Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 week 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.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago
Online Community Development

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

Individual Advocacy Group has dedicated three decades to supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities through holistic and tailored services.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
2 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.
fromMiami Herald
4 months ago
Miami

'Life Is What You Bake It' occupational therapy program helps young adults develop life skills

The 'Life is What You Bake It' event helps young adults with disabilities develop crucial life skills and social connections.
fromTruthout
5 months ago
Social justice

The Reproductive Justice Movement Must Be Expansive Under a Second Trump Term

Fred C. Trump III aims to advocate for individuals with disabilities and their families, seeking government action through engagement with White House officials.
OMG science
fromNature
11 months ago

Autistic people three times more likely to develop Parkinson's-like symptoms

Risk of Parkinson's symptoms is three times higher in autistic individuals compared to the general population.
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