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Para Snowboard at the 2026 Paralympics: Events, Categories, and Athletes
News > Sports

Para Snowboard at the 2026 Paralympics: Events, Categories, and Athletes

By Brock Jefferson
...Jagged peaks, a carved-up course, athletes moving at speeds...puts multiple riders on the course simultaneously. The track has...heats, and the fastest ones advance. It is physical, unpredictable,...time. Judges rank by time, not placement during the run. If you have...skiing and wondered what a course would look like designed specifically...
How to Prepare for Your Child's IEP Meeting: A Complete Parent Checklist
Education > K-12

How to Prepare for Your Child's IEP Meeting: A Complete Parent Checklist

By James Peterson
...you're sitting across from specialists fluent in acronyms, annual goals, and placement rationales. Here is what careful IEP meeting preparation looks like, from...the meeting if you request them. Do this in writing, at least a week in advance....
Free vs. Paid AI Assistants for Cognitive Support: ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini Compared
Assistive Tech > Virtual Assistants

Free vs. Paid AI Assistants for Cognitive Support: ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini Compared

By Leonard Thompson
...management apps. The question isn't whether to use them. It's which one, and whether paying $20 per month for ChatGPT Plus, Claude Pro, or Gemini Advanced is worth it when free versions already exist. What the feature lists don't tell you is that each of these tools has a distinct personality, and that...
Louisiana Just Advanced a Bill That Would Make Schools Prove They're Correctly Serving Your Child in Special Ed. Here's What Families Need to Know.
News > Education

Louisiana Just Advanced a Bill That Would Make Schools Prove They're Correctly Serving Your Child in Special Ed. Here's What Families Need to Know.

By Diana Foster
Louisiana's House advanced HB 342 on April 15, 2026, with a 98-3 vote. The bill, introduced by Rep. Alonzo Knox (D-New Orleans) and co-authored by Rep. Kathy Edmonston, a Republican...
The FDA Just Gave a Rare Pediatric Gene Therapy Its Fastest Regulatory Track. Here's What Families of Children with NGLY1 Deficiency Need to Know.
News > Research

The FDA Just Gave a Rare Pediatric Gene Therapy Its Fastest Regulatory Track. Here's What Families of Children with NGLY1 Deficiency Need to Know.

By Lucas Johnson
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation to GS-100 on April 14, 2026, an investigational...the first treatment specifically targeting the underlying cause that has advanced to an accelerated regulatory pathway. NGLY1 Deficiency is a serious, life-threatening...
A Louisville Rehab Center Just Opened One of the Country's Most Advanced Assistive Technology Labs. Here's What Families Need to Know.
News > Technology

A Louisville Rehab Center Just Opened One of the Country's Most Advanced Assistive Technology Labs. Here's What Families Need to Know.

By Andrew Donovan

A $6M Louisville AT lab opened with advanced evaluation tech. What it means for families accessing AT services nationwide.

Gifted Students with Disabilities: Serving Twice Exceptional Learners in K-12
Education > K-12

Gifted Students with Disabilities: Serving Twice Exceptional Learners in K-12

By James Peterson
...needs intervention. The gifted coordinator says they don't qualify for advanced services with those low scores. The special education team says they're...compensates for the disability until it doesn't. A fifth grader with dyslexia and advanced verbal skills can often decode meaning through context and vocabulary knowledge,...
How to Find and Evaluate Clinical Trials for Your Child's Disability
Research > Clinical Trials

How to Find and Evaluate Clinical Trials for Your Child's Disability

By Sophia Wilson
...ClinicalTrials.gov. The basic search bar accepts condition names, but the advanced search gives you control over what you're seeing. Use the Advanced Search...the Advanced search gives you control over what you're seeing. Use the Advanced Search filters: Condition or disease: Enter the specific diagnosis:...
How to Find and Vet a Qualified Special Needs Tutor
Education > Tutoring

How to Find and Vet a Qualified Special Needs Tutor

By Julia Rivera
...general education teaching license. Special education licensure requires coursework in IEPs, accommodations, behavior management, and evidence-based interventions...degree in education, psychology, or a related field is baseline. Tutors with advanced degrees like a master's in special education, reading specialist certification,...
Exciting Advancements in Wheelchairs for Kids: 2024 and Beyond
Special Needs > Mobility Limitations

Exciting Advancements in Wheelchairs for Kids: 2024 and Beyond

By Branndon
...pediatric wheelchairs continues to evolve, and 2024 promises some of the most advanced and life-changing models yet. From high-tech power chairs to ultra-lightweight...anticipated power chairs is the Robooter X40. This futuristic marvel features advanced robotics that sense the environment and automatically adjust settings to...
Navigating Mobility Limitations: International Angelman Day Awareness
Special Needs > Mobility Limitations

Navigating Mobility Limitations: International Angelman Day Awareness

By Sophia Nguyen
...impairments and support effective communication, thereby enriching the daily lives of the individuals using them. One such innovation is the emergence of advanced bone conduction hearing aids, which bypass the outer and middle ear to directly stimulate the cochlea, providing clearer sound perception for individuals...
International Angelman Day: A Global Movement for Change
Global Insights > Education

International Angelman Day: A Global Movement for Change

By Amelia Scott
...healthcare professionals, and advocacy organizations. By fostering a network of expertise and knowledge sharing, the global community advocates for advanced research and medical interventions to enhance the well-being of...

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