The Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office has an unusual unit at its office: A team dedicated to working with defendants who have cognitive disabilities. The office helps these people access ...

What challenges do people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face with social media? Kelsey Oates, the founder of new inclusive social media app Self-Advocacy Wins, and product ...

PROGRAM IS CHANGING LIVES INSIDE PARK BOOKS. THERE’S A LOT TO BE DONE, LIKE STOCKING BOOKS, CLEANING AND HOSTING EVENTS LIKE AUTHOR TALKS. AND THE OWNERS TELL ME THEY REALLY LEAN ON THEIR EMPLOYEES TO ...

It all started with a manikin. When training her Yale School of Nursing (YSN) students in clinical skills, Christine Rodriguez will often use the human-shaped models in simulated health care ...

This year, cities across America are celebrating 35 years of the ADA with parades and festivals. In Cincinnati, there are a slew of events, including a documentary film screening, a carnival night and ...

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and a local nonprofit organization is dedicated to helping people with disabilities live independent lives, and that includes getting a job.

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