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Why a Paralympian Withdrew From Tokyo Games
Paralympic Gold Medalist Withdraws From Tokyo Games After Being Denied Aide Paralympic Gold Medalist Withdraws From Tokyo Games After Being Denied Aide By Michelle Diament | DisabilityScoop A two-time Paralympic swimmer who is deaf and blind is withdrawing from the Tokyo games, saying that she had “no choice” after being told she couldn’t have a personal…
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Elon Musk Says He Has Asperger’s
Elon Musk Says He Has Asperger’s Elon Musk Says He Has Asperger’s Article by Shaun Heasley | DisabilityScoop | May 10, 2021 The billionaire behind Tesla and SpaceX says he’s on the autism spectrum. While hosting “Saturday Night Live” over the weekend, Elon Musk said he has Asperger’s syndrome.“I’m actually making history tonight as the…
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How Did Autism Help Create the Pokemon Phenomenon?
How a Game Designer with Autism, Created a Phenomenon How a Game Designer with Autism, Created a Phenomenon Article by Ameridisability | Oct 24, 2018 Growing up, Tajiri exhibited characteristics typical of those with autism. He had a few interests that he focused on intensely, and didn’t enjoy school. In his youth, Tajiri was obsessed…
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How Did Autism Help Him Make Ghostbusters?
Dan Aykroyd Says Being on the Spectrum Helped Him Make Ghostbusters Dan Aykroyd Says Being on the Spectrum Helped Him Make Ghostbusters Article by Caroline Miller | Child Mind Institute | Dec. 12, 2013 Dan Aykroyd—comedian, singer, actor and screenwriter, Blues Brother and, of course, Ghostbuster—who tells the Daily Mail that he was diagnosed with Asperger’s in…
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CDC, Ed Dept. Issue Guidance On Reopening Schools
Schools Have Struggled To Fulfill IEPs Amid Pandemic, Government Report Finds In the News Best Practices Success Stories CDC, Ed Department Issue Guidance On Reopening Schools To Students With Disabilities Original Article by Michelle Diament | Disability Scoop | February 15, 2021 Federal officials are laying out a roadmap for safely reopening schools to in-person…
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Nation Swell: This start-up’s work could reduce the unemployment rate amongst those with disabilities
Nation Swell: This start-up’s work could reduce the unemployment rate amongst those with disabilities “This start-up’s work could reduce the unemployment rate amongst those with disabilities.” Read more at Nation Swell Most of us could attach a file to an email in our sleep. But for a person with special needs, that seemingly simple action can…
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