Microsoft announced it will commit $25 million for a five-year program that will make artificial intelligence (AI) tools available to developers to create accessible solutions for individuals with disabilities. President Brad Smith states that the company has already seen success with AI developments such as real-time text-to-speech.
Newark pet therapy organization, PAWS for People, was recognized with three Blue Ribbon Awards at the Delaware Small Business Chamber’s annual meeting. The nonprofit offers one-on-one animal-assisted therapy for children and adults with physical, social and emotional challenges.
Drivers from NASCAR’s touring series will be showing their support for Autism Delaware this upcoming Drive for Autism race weekend at the Dover International Speedway by displaying a special decal. Sensory friendly activities will be offered for children and their families this Sunday. This is the 12th year the speedway has hosted autism awareness events.
In this opinion piece, a Delaware advocate for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) argues for better funding for community-based day and residential services of adults with I/DD because she states that these individuals risk institutionalization without caregivers, an option that comes at a high cost to taxpayers.
Congress members are seeking a federal investigation to determine whether schools are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, citing a 2015 report from the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York which found that nearly 83 percent of New York City elementary schools were not “fully accessible.”
