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The MTA has teamed with a nonprofit serving people with autism, Down syndrome and other special needs to display their work inside one-time newsstands.

This free 6 week program for kids ages 10 and up offers participants a chance to learn the mechanics of riding a bike, the rules of the road, best practices...

MIT researchers developed a new model of memory that includes critical contributions from astrocytes, a class of brain cells.

I’m Raul Krauthausen the founder of SOZIALHELD*INNEN, an NPO and consultancy from Germany, focussing on Disability Mainstreaming. With this newsletter, I share hand-picked links from around the world.

A major vacation rental platform is working to make it easier for travelers with disabilities to find accommodations that meet their needs.

The state plans to create a Center for Learning commemorating the institution’s role in disability rights history.

The 50th anniversary of the Willowbrook consent decree, which was a catalyst for the group home movement, comes at a precarious time for people with disabilities.

The decree ended the cruel warehousing of the developmentally disabled in New York state.

On Friday, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Office and the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Willowbrook Consent Decree.

In a major shift, disability service providers across the nation are being acquired by investment firms seeking a quick profit, raising serious questions about implications for care.

Dates of Instructor-Led Sessions: May 13 & May 20, 2025, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m, central time. If you are confused by the many claims about the value of generative AI in the medical and health sciences…

Motherhood reshapes brains, behaviors, and bonds in surprising ways. These studies reveal how maternal affection, stress, biology, and caregiving influence everything from children’s intelligence and personality to mothers’ own mental health and neural architecture.

Chris helps a tour guide connect with his parents and a project manager process her grief.

Some of the microplastics we ingest may come from the kitchen tools we use to prepare what we eat. If you want to reduce your reliance on plastic, here are some ideas.

Nova Scotia has released its updated accessibility plan, outlining the government's next steps toward becoming...

Maternal diabetes is associated with an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders and impaired neurodevelopmental performance in children. Further high-quality research is needed to establish cau...