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The biggest assistive technology and accessibility triumphs of 2023 (so far)

The first half of 2023 has seen some progress in making digital experiences and live entertainment more accessible.

Tokito Oda and Alfie Hewett in wheelchairs on the clay court of the French Open, holding their silver platters.
Japan’s Oda makes men’s history with wheelchair victory at French Open, De Groot wins women’s final

17-year-old Tokito Oda won the French Open wheelchair tennis final, becoming the youngest man to win a Grand Slam tournament, as Diede De Groot won her 18th major singles title.

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500 Special Olympics athletes compete in annual Summer Games in Newark

Special Olympics Delaware will hold its 52nd annual Summer Games in Newark, with more than 500 athletes from around the state competing in six sports. Most events are being held at the University of Delaware athletic complex.

Early education classroom, teacher is reading to the class by a calendar for March.
National Audit Finds Fewer Young Kids Accessing Early Intervention, Special Ed

A report from Rutgers University finds that the number of young children receiving early intervention and special education dropped significantly between fall 2019 and 2020 and that access varies widely across states.

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These Wheels Can Handle Sand and Surf. Grab the Sunscreen.

Beach wheelchairs have become increasingly available at beaches around the U.S., providing access to individuals with mobility disabilities.