Autism Diagnoses Surge Among Kids, Adults
A public service announcement from Autism Speaks offers information about the signs of autism. (Ad Council for Autism Speaks/TNS) The number of American children and adults diagnosed with autism has increased 175% in about a decade, according to new research that shows an uptick among certain groups appears to be
Reviewed: Jamey Perry for JCPenney Adaptive Clothing Line
Author Shannon Kelly wearing Jamey Perry for JCPenney’s Faux Fur Trim Adaptive Cropped Jacket. JCPenney has launched a new line of attractive and functional clothing designed for women who use wheelchairs. The limited-time collaboration with disabled writer and athlete Jamey Perry features 18 stylish and functional pieces, including blazers, dress
Exploring Potential Vulnerability of Autistic Adults to Criminal Exploitation
Author: Flinders UniversityPublished: 2024/10/29Post type: Experimental study – Peer Reviewed: YeahIssue: Autism Information (Publications Database) Page content: Synopsis Introduction Main article Synopsis: A study challenges the common belief that autistic adults are more prone to criminal exploitation than non-autistic adults. The study involved 197 participants (102 autistic adults and 95
On Broadway, A New Effort To Include Those With Autism
A new pilot program aims to make theater more accessible for people with autism. (Sudan Ouyang/Unsplash) Sensory-friendly Broadway shows have been offered for years, but a new initiative aims to include and accommodate people with autism in regular performances held on some of the theater’s most prominent stages. The effort
Pediatricians Get Guidance On Contraception For Those With IDD
A new guide for pediatricians indicates that young people with intellectual disabilities should try reversible contraception before considering sterilization. (think stock) Despite its controversial history, a new guide for the country’s pediatricians recommends that permanent contraception should be an option for people with intellectual disabilities. in a clinical report Published
Hearing Loss Advocacy is Better as a Team! — Blog
Thank you InnoCaption for including me in the first Empower Retreat for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Influencers and Advocates. It was exciting to spend time with people I’ve admired from afar on social media and meet so many other people who are helping to end the stigma of
Creating lasting change for women with disabilities in Kaduna state, Nigeria | Blogs
Many of the single men with disabilities we work with didn’t know they could go to the hospital and get condoms for free. They also now know that if they do not use contraception, especially condoms, they risk contracting sexually transmitted infections. There has been a huge improvement and we
Americans Fear Corruption, Nuclear Threats, and Economic Instability
Author: Chapman UniversityPublished: 2024/10/23Post type: Reports and minutes – Peer Reviewed: YeahIssue: Phobias and Fears (Publications database) Page content: Synopsis Introduction Main article Synopsis: American fears in 2024 include government corruption, the possibility of global war and economic uncertainty. Fear of corrupt government officials tops the list this year, as
Rachel Shenton Launches “Shaping Tomorrow” Video Podcast For Deaf Community
Oscar-winning actress Rachel Shenton has launched a groundbreaking video podcast series called “Shaping Tomorrow,” designed to celebrate diversity and amplify the voices of deaf people. The four-part series features fascinating conversations between deaf and hearing professionals, including a deaf architect who talks design with Wayne Hemingway and a deaf makeup
Major Corporations To Get Neurodiversity Training
Justin Pierce, who has autism and works as an account support associate, sits at his desk in the EY offices in Chicago in 2019. (José M. Osorio/Chicago Tribune/TNS) In an effort to boost employment for people with autism and other disabilities, Wells Fargo is partnering with a university to help
Grams and Ounces to Teaspoon Conversion Chart
Ian C. Langtree – Content Writer/Editor for Disabled WorldPublished: 2024/10/21Post type: Conversion, CalculationIssue: Medical Calculators and Charts (Publications Database) Page content: Synopsis Introduction Main article Synopsis: The conversion table provides a quick reference for converting between grams, teaspoons, and ounces of several common ingredients. Remember that measurements in ounces can
Disney Movie To Star Actress With Cerebral Palsy
Emily Mitchell, Luke Kirby, Phoebe-Rae Taylor and Rosemarie Dewitt in “Out of My Mind,” premiering on Disney+ in November. (Michael Gibson/Disney) Disney is set to release a film centered on the experience of a sixth-grade boy with cerebral palsy who does not speak, uses a wheelchair and seeks inclusive education.
