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Education > Special Education
Sensory-Friendly Community Events for Autism Acceptance Month
...with sensory-friendly programming. Museums offer quiet hours. Theaters run modified matinees. Libraries host autism-friendly story times. But not all sensory-friendly...good intentions. Genuinely sensory-friendly events typically include: Modified sensory environment. Reduced sound levels, dimmed or adjusted lighting,...
Education > Higher Education
Teaching Self-Advocacy Skills for College: A Transition Checklist
For twelve years, your child had a team. Teachers modified assignments, IEP meetings happened on a schedule, and someone in the building knew exactly what your child needed before they could ask. College ends...
Special Needs > Respiratory Health
Asthma Management at School: What Parents of Children with Disabilities Need to Know
School asthma plans for children with disabilities require modified protocols and clear nurse communication.
Special Needs > Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular Dystrophy in 2026: What Families Need to Know About Gene Therapy and Daily Life
...Who Qualifies. ELEVIDYS (delandistrogene moxeparvovec) is a one-time gene therapy approved for boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It delivers a modified version of the dystrophin gene (the protein boys with DMD can't produce on their own) using a viral vector. The original approval in 2023 was narrow:...
News > Sports
Declan Farmer Finished the 2026 Winter Paralympics as Para Ice Hockey's All-Time Leading Scorer. He Found the Sport at Nine Looking for Something He Could Win.
...and one is below, which creates an asymmetry that affects how he moves on land. It doesn't affect how he plays on ice. Para ice hockey is played on modified two-bladed sleds, with athletes pushing and shooting using two short sticks fitted with...
Special Needs > Epilepsy
Dietary Therapy for Epilepsy: A Parent's Guide to Ketogenic and Modified Atkins Diets
...For many of these families, dietary therapy becomes the next conversation with their neurologist. Here's what you need to know about ketogenic and modified Atkins diets for childhood epilepsy, including how they work, what the research shows, and what families face when they commit to these protocols....
Special Needs > Asperger Syndrome
Employment and Asperger Syndrome: Workplace Rights, Accommodations, and Strategies for Success
...timing or crowded office hours Clear expectations documented in writing rather than implied through office culture Private space for sensory breaks Modified social requirements, such as...
Social Engagement > Inclusion
How to Write Effective IEP Goals That Support Inclusion
..."in the cafeteria." 2. It identifies environmental supports, not just child-level changes. If your child needs visual schedules, peer buddies, or modified materials to participate, those supports belong in the goal itself. 3. It measures meaningful participation, not just compliance. Progress isn't...
Legal > Discrimination
Your Employer Denied Your Accommodation Request: Know Your Rights and Next Steps
Your employer just told you no. Maybe you requested flexible start times, noise-canceling equipment, or modified training materials. The answer was no. You're left wondering if that's the end of it, if you have to accept the decision, or if pushing back will...
News > Sports
Para Ice Hockey at the 2026 Paralympics: Rules, Format, and How Sled Hockey Works
...ice. Most newcomers need a period to recalibrate. After that, the sport runs as fast and as clear as any hockey you've watched. This is not a sport modified downward to accommodate athletes with disabilities. It has developed its own elite level, and you can see exactly what that looks like starting March...
Career > Accommodations
Assistive Technology at Work: Finding and Funding the Tools You Need
...it. That includes hardware like adapted keyboards and ergonomic equipment, software like voice recognition programs and text-to-speech tools, and modified devices. The employer pays because it's an accommodation obligation, not a workplace perk. The exceptions: if the cost creates an undue hardship based...
Assistive Tech > Hardware
Adaptive Keyboards, Mice, and Computer Access for Motor Disabilities
...to configure and cost nothing. For people with mild motor impairments, they are often sufficient. For users with stronger needs, the next tier is modified standard hardware. Large-print keyboards with high-contrast keys reduce error for users with fine motor difficulty. Keyguards, which are cutout overlays...