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Lego Increases Disability Inclusion In Its Product Line

Lego is introducing new characters outfitted with an internationally recognized lanyard designed to quietly indicate that a person has a hidden disability and might need some extra support.

December 10, 2024
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Netflix Documentary Focuses On Nonverbal Teen With Autism

A short documentary is coming to Netflix that shares the story of a teenage girl with autism who's finding her voice for the first time.

December 6, 2024
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‘Wicked’ Actress With Disability Calls Out Ableist Comments

"Wicked" actress Marissa Bode, the first wheelchair user ever to play Nessarose, is speaking out against the ableist discourse surrounding her character after the movie musical's debut.

December 5, 2024

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New TV Show Explores Traveling With Autism

An unscripted documentary series following three families with members on the autism spectrum as they vacation will debut on Peacock.

December 3, 2024
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Malls Nationwide To Host Sensory-Friendly Santa

As the holiday season kicks off, kids with autism and other disabilities will have a chance to visit with Santa Claus without all of the usual chaos during a series of special events across the country.

November 22, 2024
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She Got Seizures At 17 Months Old. So Her Dad Wrote A Musical About Epilepsy And Empathy

The family-friendly production, which just had its world premiere, offers an entertaining and educational look at epilepsy, a condition that remains stigmatized despite its ubiquity.

November 20, 2024

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Nike Rolls Out Backpack Prioritizing Accessibility

Nearly a decade after reimagining the way shoes are designed to improve accessibility for people with disabilities, Nike is doing the same thing for backpacks.

November 19, 2024
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Surfing Offers Therapeutic Experience For Children With IDD

Parents say surf therapy is a welcome respite, offering children with mobility issues or sensory sensitivity a chance to overcome those challenges and build confidence as they catch a wave.

November 19, 2024
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TJ Maxx Selling Apparel Created By Neurodiverse Artists

Hundreds of TJ Maxx stores are offering apparel designed and created by people on the autism spectrum as part of a new partnership.

November 14, 2024

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Caregivers Hope Trump Makes Good On Proposal To Help Them Financially

President-elect Donald Trump's campaign announcement that he will propose tax breaks to ease the strain on family caregivers is welcome news to many facing that challenge.

November 14, 2024
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PBS Kids Show To Feature Main Characters With Autism

In a first, a new PBS Kids series showcasing a cast of neurodiverse characters is headed to television.

November 12, 2024
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At Maggiano’s Little Italy, A Cooking Class For Adults With Intellectual Disabilities

When a mom learned that the restaurant hosts cooking classes for kids, she proposed a similar class designed for people like her 53-year-old son, who has a disability.

November 12, 2024

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