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Here’s How To Quickly Recognize A Stroke And Respond Properly

The longer one waits to seek medical attention, the higher the chance that a larger area of their brain matter becomes damaged.

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This Mom Modifies Dolls So Kids With Disabilities Feel Seen

Holiday magic for kids who rarely see themselves represented in toys.

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I was born blind. Here’s how I’m using tech to access the power of facial expressions

When you’re blind, you can’t hear when someone smiles, much less figure out whether that smile is genuine or polite. But I’m learning.

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The power of storytelling

Stories have been used to hand down learning and knowledge for thousands of years. A good story engages our curiosity, emotions and imagination.

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I Am Black, Disabled And Beautiful. Here’s Why I Speak Up For Others With Disabilities.

“As a disability advocate, I want Black people with disabilities to be seen, heard and respected as human beings.”

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My Son Has Autism. Here’s The Routine We Have To Adjust To The ‘New Normal’

Struggling to adapt to the new normal? This is what has worked for us.

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How To Talk To Your Kid About Disabilities

Parents should discuss inclusivity and representation for disabled people with their children.

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How People With Down Syndrome Are Improving Google’s Voice Recognition Tech

The company’s new project aims to make speech recognition software more accessible. You’ve heard the phrases before: the questions asked and answered by those ubiquitous, futuristic devices. It’s all “OK, Google” and “Hey, Siri” out in the world of smartphone and voice assistant tech, where, by next year, it’s well expected that 50 per cent of all internet searches will be undertaken by voice command alone.

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How To Include Kids Sensitive To Sights And Sounds In Holiday Parties

The festive lighting arrangements, the ornately decorated trees, the ceremonial unwrapping of gifts on a white-capped Christmas morning — for the most part, 11-year-old Junayd enjoys the promises of the holiday season.

The Many Advantages of Bikes for Children with Special Needs

The average bike-riding experience is one that every child dreams of. However, it does not come easily to children with special needs. The good news is that the advancement of technology offers adaptive bikes for these children that accommodate a wide array of disabilities.