Illustration shows a person laying on the floor, distressed. Two baby bottles have spilled their contents. A baby in a diaper sits up in shadow.
For Autistic Mothers, Breastfeeding Is Complicated

The baby formula shortage has impacted mothers with autism especially hard, as many find breastfeeding challenging due to heightened sensory perception.

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After #FreeBritney, California to limit conservatorships

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill limiting conservatorships, which establish legal guardianship over individuals who are found to be unable to make life decisions for themselves. The new law requires judges to document that all alternatives have been pursued before granting the conservatorship.

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COVID-19 Was Leading Killer Of People With Developmental Disabilities

Study finds that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across all ages were more likely to die of COVID-19 than any other cause.

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Deaf Expo showcases deaf-owned businesses

Delaware School for the Deaf recently celebrated Deaf Awareness Week by hosting the annual Deaf Expo, which showcases deaf-owned and deaf-friendly businesses.

A person with a beard in a wheelchair rolls across a bridge made of board with gaps that could easily trap the wheelchair's wheels.
Movement seeks to make hiking trails more accessible to all

A movement that encourages parks to adapt trails to be accessible is gaining support in Maine and throughout the country.