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Rafaela Cristina Hoffmann Correa with her husband Andre and children, Luiza and Benjamin during the Blue Service at Abba Church Marlboro in Massachusetts
Rafaela Cristina Hoffmann Correa
By Rafaela Cristina Hoffmann Correa May 22, 2025

Accessible travel: A journey of inclusion and empathy for neurodivergent families

Traveling is often described as a journey of discovery, but for families with autistic children, it is first and foremost a journey of preparation. As a mother of two autistic children and a tourism professional, I’ve experienced firsthand how challenging—and transformative—travel can be when approached through an...

Woman with autism with mascot at Fraser Sensory Event at the MN Twins Game Woman with autism with mascot at Fraser Sensory Event at the MN Twins Game
Diane Cross
By Diane Cross May 21, 2025

Autism is lifelong—Our acceptance must be too

Autism has received increased attention recently, resulting in the rise of harmful misinformation about the...

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Samantha Spandau
By Samantha Spandau May 13, 2025

Beyond awareness – Developmentally disabled people need protection

While our society has made strides towards inclusivity and change, developmentally disabled individuals remain...

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Trinity Ford
By Trinity Ford February 14, 2025

Disability advocates call for policy ambition to be matched with action

Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031 (ADS) sets out a vision for a more inclusive society. Yet too...

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Kaz Rafia
By Kaz Rafia, Vanessa Rastovic May 23, 2024

Advance legislation to improve health of the disability community – kids like Lillian need you

Lillian, a 6-year-old from Missouri, has been fighting for her life and health since she came into the world on a hot...

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Morgan Pulliam
By Morgan Pulliam April 12, 2024

Limiting the vote for individuals with intellectual disabilities is limiting democracy

A citizen’s right to vote in America is hardly guaranteed for those who have intellectual disabilities. Even...

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Diego Mariscal
By Diego Mariscal May 08, 2023

Starting a business as a person with disability while navigating systemic obstacles

Starting a business is far from easy, but for many People with Disabilities, it is a necessary  way to engage...

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Sydney Alper
By Sydney Alper March 09, 2023

My story living with Chromosome 18q proximal deletion

I was born with a rare chromosome disorder called chromosome 18q deletion. It occurs when the long arm (q) of chromosome 18 is missing. Some of the features are low muscle tone and hearing loss. I was also born with clubfoot, which is a deformed foot that is twisted so the sole cannot be placed flat on the ground. They found out I...

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By Charlie Robinson March 01, 2023

Max’s cochlear journey has just begun

Cochlear implants can allow people who are deaf to receive and process sounds and speech. However, these devices do not restore typical hearing. They are tools that allow sound and speech to be processed and sent to the brain. For young Max, the real star in the Can:Do Hearing 2023 Hearing Awareness Week TV Campaign starting...