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WEB5 days ago · Unified Robotics Program Promotes Inclusivity. Schools are making robotics more inclusive by creating teams that integrate neurotypical and neurodiverse students who will work together to foster a new mindset of abilities versus disabilities.
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WEBSiblings of children with autism are about seven times more likely than others to have the developmental disability too, new research suggests. Patrice Jetter and Garry Wickham want to get married, but they would lose their disability lifelines if they did. Their story is the subject of a new ...
Disney Making Movie Centering On Girl Who’s Nonverbal
WEBMay 6, 2022 · The movie will star Phoebe-Rae Taylor, who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair herself, as Melody. Disney said that Taylor, 12, is a resident of the United Kingdom who was discovered through a worldwide search.
Broadway Play To Shine Light On Disability Experience, Caregiving
WEBMay 20, 2022 · The show’s Broadway debut comes after a 2017 run at the Manhattan Theater Club’s space off Broadway. It will star Gregg Mozgala and Katy Sullivan.
Social Security Finalizes Change To SSI Benefits
WEBApr 9, 2024 · “A vital part of our mission is helping people access crucial benefits, including SSI,” said Martin O’Malley, commissioner of Social Security.
Google Offering New Tools To Help Those With Disabilities
WEBMay 28, 2020 · “For people with cognitive disabilities or age-related cognitive conditions, it can be difficult to learn and remember each of these steps,” wrote Ajit Narayanan with Google’s central accessibility team and Sharlene Yuan of Android Accessibility in a posting about the app. “Create an Action Block for any action that the Google Assistant can perform, like making calls, sending texts ...
Beauty Queen With Autism Makes Miss America History
WEBJan 15, 2013 · She didn’t walk away with the crown, but Alexis Wineman knows she topped the American public’s list for Miss America. Wineman, an 18-year-old from Cut Bank, Mont., made history this weekend as the first person with autism to compete in the 92-year-old beauty pageant. Though she did not become Miss America, Wineman was chosen as “America’s Choice” after beating out the other 52 ...
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.
'R-Word' In Movie 'The Change-Up' Draws Criticism - Disability …
WEBAug 10, 2011 · Reynolds follows up with, “the one on the left looks a little Downsy.” Now, the film which has received poor reviews and had a weak showing during its opening weekend at the box office, is also taking a hit from those in the disability community on blogs and social networking sites.
‘Sesame Street’ Changing Attitudes About Autism - Disability Scoop
WEBSep 8, 2020 · Five years after "Sesame Street" put its focus on autism, new research suggests the show's materials are changing minds among parents of kids with and without the developmental disorder.