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For many, smart technology is about convenience, or trying out the latest gadget. But for people with developmental disabilities, smart tech can be a critical part of their everyday lives by increasing accessibility, enabling independence, promoting safety and security, and so much more.

Some siblings are the best of friends, others are not, and many of us are somewhere in the middle. Sibling relationships are often the longest running relationships people have.

Last weekend, eight young men and women took 10 steps across a stage—and a huge step forward in their lives—as they celebrated their graduation from AbleLight College.

Mother’s Day is upon us, and this year, we want to pay a special tribute to all the moms of children with disabilities.

Independent production companies are making sure we have movie options that represent people with disabilities fairly and authentically. And, they’re casting actors with disabilities in movies that don’t focus on disability.

A few weeks back, we talked about why it’s important for the media to accurately portray people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). It’s arguably even more important that actors with disabilities portray characters with disabilities.

Media has the power to shape our perception, making it vital that we all see characters with intellectual and developmental disabilities represented fairly and authentically. We discuss the issue here and get you started with a list of 50 books featuring characters with disabilities.

This year has unquestionably been one for the record books, as 2020 brought with it new and unforeseen challenges. But while it would be easy to reflect on all the difficulties of 2020, it’s important to remember all the beautiful things that happened this year too.

The holidays are a time of joy and even though we might be celebrating the holidays a little differently this year, they can still be a time of stress.

Adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) have several options when it comes to adult education. There is no universal, one-size-fits-all solution, and choices vary state-by-state.