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Ranking Names States With Best Disability Services
WEBOct 3, 2016 · A new national ranking of developmental disability services finds states with top offerings coast to coast, but warns that a growing number of people are facing long waits for supports.
Obama Signs Bill Replacing 'Mental Retardation' With 'Intellectual ...
WEBOct 5, 2010 · President Barack Obama signed legislation Tuesday requiring the federal government to replace the term "mental retardation" with "intellectual disability" in many areas of government.
Max From NBC’s ‘Parenthood’ Talks Asperger’s - Disability Scoop
WEBNov 9, 2010 · At the heart of the “Parenthood” drama is actor Max Burkholder, 13, in the role of Max Braverman. Nearly halfway through the show’s second season, Burkholder opens up to Disability Scoop about what it’s like to play a character with Asperger’s.
Nike Unveils Hands-Free Sneakers For Those With Special Needs
WEBFeb 3, 2021 · With an eye toward making shoes even more accessible to people with disabilities, Nike is introducing a sneaker that can be taken on and off completely hands-free.
‘Covert Affairs’ Star Opens Up About Son’s Autism
WEBJun 3, 2011 · Just a few years ago actor Christopher Gorham didn’t know much at all about disabilities. Today, however, he’s front and center on USA Network’s “Covert Affairs” (Tuesdays at 10/9 central) as Auggie Anderson, a CIA …
With Muppet On The Spectrum, ‘Sesame Street’ Makes Impact
WEBJun 10, 2019 · Nearly four years after “Sesame Street” introduced a muppet with autism, new research suggests that the show’s materials focused on the developmental disorder are making a difference.
Barbie To Roll Out Dolls With Disabilities
WEBFeb 12, 2019 · The wheelchair was one of the most requested features from consumers, Mattel said. The company worked with experts at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital and elsewhere to design a wheelchair modeled after those used by individuals with permanent physical disabilities.