We need to improve work place participation for the intellectually disabled
by Sam Hananel - Most Americans with intellectual or developmental disabilities remain shut out of the workforce, despite changing attitudes and billions of dollars spent on government programs to help...
View ArticleScientists identify protein that affects learning impairment in people with...
Scientists at A*STAR’s Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB) have identified the precise role of the protein, SNX27, in the pathway leading to memory and learning impairment. The study...
View ArticleMarch is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Each day Progressive Community Services advocates for the rights and meaningful involvement of individuals with disabilities in the local community. The month of March is designated as Developmental...
View ArticleIntellectually disabled vastly under-represented in workforce
by Sam Hananel - Most Americans with intellectual or developmental disabilities remain shut out of the workforce, despite changing attitudes and billions of dollars spent on government programs to help...
View ArticleChildren with Down Syndrome inspire and bring us joy
by Paula Kavolius - When I was in high school, I volunteered in a special needs classroom. Mrs. Doorly led that classroom with a pleasant disposition and authentic concern for others. One of my...
View ArticleWe shouldn’t let Down syndrome label anyone
by Emma Higginbotham - Clutching a stuffed kangaroo and beaming up at our photographer, Mara Clark is perfect model material. Blonde, scrumptious and brimming with personality, she’s completely unfazed...
View ArticleGetting services for children with developmental disabilities is an on-going...
Two Sumter mothers have bonded over children with developmental disabilities in the 20-plus years they’ve known each other. Nancy Gardenhire’s son, John E. Gardenhire Jr., whom everyone calls “LJ” for...
View ArticleDad releases short film about son with Down syndrome
A Nova Scotia father and filmmaker hopes a short film about his son and daughter will help break down the stigma surrounding Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities. Max Anderson and his...
View ArticleAn optimistic take on the power of the classroom iPad
by Anya Kamenetz – This week, NPR Ed’s Eric Westervelt visited a special education classroom in New York City where iPads are being used in a novel way. Students with a range of severe disabilities,...
View ArticleBirth injuries that cause learning disabilities
by Leigh Egan – Although the birth of a newborn is supposed to be one of the most exciting and special times for parents, the dreams of a normal life for their child can be shattered if the baby...
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