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Who to watch this Paralympics
As this upcoming Paralympics is rolling around here are five star athletes to watch that have caught the world's attention.
NIKE and Para-abilities
New age innovation for people with physical disabilities could be very supportive. Ever since 2015, Nike has been researching and installing new ways to give those with disabilities more accessible access to their shoes. The designers at Nike began the FlyEase line when one of their executives, Jeff Johnson, suffered...
Tips for Managing Learning Disability in Adulthood
Learning disabilities leave an impact for a lifetime on an individual. Certain challenges that might have stemmed for the child during his school years, might arise during their adulthood as well. Learning disabilities during adulthood might intervene with the affected individual’s personal and professional life. Some of the struggles that...
Meaningful Activities for Adults with Disabilities
Are you or someone you know, an adult with an underlying disability? Are you in search of age-appropriate activities you can do to keep your mental and physical health intact? Then you are at the right place! In this article, we’ve compiled a list of numerous activities an adult can...
The Truth Behind Dyscalculia
What is Dyscaculia? It's not unusual for a child to have a tough time with math homework every so often. However, if they have problems with numbers or low math test scores, yet excel in other subjects, they could have a math learning disability called dyscalculia. It's a neurological condition that makes...
Sensory Disabilities – Types, Effects, and Treatment
1 in every 6 children suffers from a sensory disability that gets in the way of their learning ability and day-to-day functioning.
Top Apps to Assist Children with Learning Disabilities
myLexia The app, myLexia, is an easy to use application, bringing students and classrooms together. The app is designed to help kids with reading problems, incorporating Rosetta Stone English while tracking a student’s performance. It succeeds in providing communication and information technology to help parents overcome reading difficulty among kids. myLexia...
Creating an Inclusive Environment for Online Learning
As many students have had to quickly become accustomed to online learning, individuals with disabilities, and BIPOC people have been left out of the conversation. Educators now are looking for new ways to create an inclusive learning environment fit for all.
Disability Discrimination at Workplace
Individuals with disabilities are more likely to suffer higher rates of unemployment and they are also likelier to face discrimination during the initial hiring stages.