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TV Shows With Autism Focus Snag Emmy Nominations
An actress with autism and a reality show about individuals on the spectrum who are looking for love are both in the running for Emmy Awards.
Sephora Introduces ‘Quiet Hours’ At Stores Worldwide
One of the biggest names in the beauty business is taking steps to better accommodate people who are neurodivergent.
How Autism Response Training Helped Save A Missing Toddler
When a frantic mother called 911 to report that her 3-year-old son with autism was missing, the dispatcher immediately asked questions she had learned just weeks earlier during a specialized training.
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‘Amazing Spider-Man,’ Other Comics Spotlight Disability Storylines
In a series of special issues that are about to drop, Marvel Comics is putting the focus on a half dozen heroes with various disabilities.
Neuroinclusive Neighborhoods Sprout Up To Address IDD Housing Gap
Neighborhoods with homes designated for people with disabilities alongside others sold to neurotypical buyers open to living in inclusive communities are taking shape in different parts of the country.
A Speech Therapist Had An Idea For Sensory-Friendly Haircare. Students Helped Figure It Out
After hearing about someone who fell while transferring from a wheelchair to a hair salon chair, Madeline Johnson had an idea for an accessible shampoo bowl, but she needed help to make it a reality.
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Netflix To Debut Movie Starring Actor With Down Syndrome
An award-winning film centering on the relationship between a father and his son with Down syndrome is set to be released.
With 2 New Sports, Special Olympics To Get Underway
For the first time in years, thousands of athletes with disabilities are preparing to come together from across the country for a week of competition and much of it will be broadcast.
New Luxury Café-Wine Bar Aims To Serve Up Jobs For Those With IDD
A team with deep roots in special education and hospitality plans to open a luxury coffeehouse and wine bar employing people with disabilities and they hope to replicate the concept in other cities.
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Airlines Face Deadline To Improve Disability Accommodations
A new federal rule requires airlines to take steps to ensure that they are prepared to assist passengers with disabilities and carriers have just a few more days to comply.
Company Uses AI To Make Homes More Accessible
A team of researchers has developed a digital tool that allows an occupational therapist to assess homes remotely to identify potential hazards for people with disabilities.
Astronaut Slated To Become First With Physical Disability To Live In Orbit
A former Paralympian is on track to become the first person with a physical disability to enter orbit.