Introduces article on the struggles of navigating airports as a blind person and an app that seeks to resolve this. Read More
People With Disabilities Say Disaster Relief Resources Often Exclude Them.
Explains that only 32 of 192 countries are signatories to a UN pledge regarding people with disabilities, the US not being one of them. Explains that better inclusion could look like wheelchair-friendly shelters and accommodations for people with auditory and visual impairments. Read More
Georgia Senate Approves Bill Seeking To Increase Aid For Students With Special Needs.
Report that the GA Senate approved a bill expanding a state program that pays for special education students (includes children with ADHD) to attend private schools Read More
Rate Of “Profound” Autism Cases Rising, But Far More Slowly Than Milder Autism Cases, Study Finds.
Report on the rise of autism diagnosis and the trend that more profound cases are increasing at a slower rate than milder cases Read More
Autism Rate In Children Jumped Over Last Two Years, CDC Says.
Outlines 3 articles on a CDC report on the increased autism rate and the disappearance of the diagnosis gap between white and black kids Read More