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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...

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Scientists 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...

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March 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...

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Intellectually 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...

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Children 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...

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We 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...

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Getting 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...

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Dad 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...

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An 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,...

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Birth 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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