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Al Roker Is the Proud Dad of a Teen on the Autism Spectrum
Al Roker, host of NBC's "Today Show," wrote an essay describing what it is like to parent a teenager on the autism spectrum. → Read More
'Peppa Pig' Introduces Mandy Mouse, New Recurring Character With a Disability
On April 3, the popular British TV cartoon "Peppa Pig" introduced its viewers to Mandy Mouse, a new character who uses a wheelchair. → Read More
Greta Thunberg, Teen Activist With Autism, Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist who is on the autism spectrum, has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. → Read More
Police Department's 'Sassy' Post Reminding People to Respect Accessible Parking Goes Viral
Texas' Southlake Police Department used a 'snarky' post on their Facebook page to remind people to respect accessible parking. → Read More
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Honors 'Powerlifting Legend' With Down Syndrome In New Short Film
Dwayne Johnson releases "The Rock's Rock," a new short film that focuses on Johnson's friend, Milton McBride Rosen, who has Down syndrome and greatly impacted Johnson's life. → Read More
Actress Caterina Scorsone Shares How Parenting a Child With Down Syndrome Changed Her
Actress Caterina Scorsone opened up about how having a child with Down syndrome redefined her experience of motherhood on a recent episode of the "Motherly Podcast." → Read More
New A&E Show Puts Spotlight on Employment for People With Autism and Tourette Syndrome
A&E will be airing a new show, "The Employables," starting May 8, an eight-episode documentary series following job seekers with autism and Tourette syndrome as they discover their talents and pursue meaningful employment. → Read More
20 Clothing Brands That Work for Individuals With Down Syndrome
A list of 20 clothing brands that fits the body type of individuals with Down syndrome. → Read More
Target Launches New Sensory-Friendly Furniture and Products for Kids
Target's home brand for kids, Pillowfort, is expanding to include nearly 20 new sensory-friendly pieces to meet the unique needs of kids who may experience sensory sensitivities. → Read More
Sesame Street Introduces Viewers to Julia's Family as Part of Its Autism Initiative
This April, Sesame Street is expanding Julia's storyline. Julia is a 4-year-old on the autism spectrum and for the first time, we are meeting her family including her parents, big brother and companion dog. → Read More
Trump Says He Is Overriding Proposed Cuts to Special Olympics
President Donald Trump said he is overriding proposed budget cuts to Special Olympics, amid backlash to the slash in funding and U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos defense of the cuts. → Read More
Betsy DeVos Defends Trump's Proposed Budget Cuts to Special Olympics and Other Disability Programs
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos defended President Donald Trump's proposed Department of Education budget that would significantly reduce financial support of programs that benefit students with disabilities, including the Special Olympics. → Read More
Amy Schumer Explains Why She Shared Her Husband's Autism Diagnosis on 'Late Night With Seth Meyers'
Amy Schumer went on the "Late Night With Seth Meyers" show to talk about her new Netflix special, "Growing" where she reveals her husband, Chris Fischer, is on the autism spectrum. Myers commented that Fischer's diagnosis seemed to been positive for their marriage. → Read More
43 Models With Down Syndrome
A list of 43 models who have Down syndrome. → Read More
Amy Schumer Says She Fell in Love With Her Husband Because of His Autistic Traits
In Amy Schumer's latest Netflix special, "Growing," she says her husband, Chris Fischer, was recently diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum, and she recognized it was his autistic traits that made her "fall madly in love with him." → Read More
7 Ways Parents of Kids With Disabilities Experience Isolation
Parents of children with disabilities experience isolation around friends, at family gatherings, at school or at work. → Read More
Colin Farrell Gently Redirects Question About His Son With a Disability on 'The Ellen Show'
Ellen DeGeneres interviewed Colin Farrell about his upcoming film, "Dumbo." During the interview, Farrell said he is unsure his 15-year-old son, James, who has Angelman syndrome, will ever be able to drive. → Read More
Creators Say YouTube Censored 'Special Books by Special Kids' Channel Featuring Kids With Disabilities
Chris Ulmer and Alyssa Porter, who run the popular non-profit, “Special Books By Special Kids” (SBSK), started a petition YouTube is censoring their channel featuring people with disabilities by turning off comments to all their videos. → Read More
12 Items You Can Use to Create a Sensory Room for Kids on the Autism Spectrum
Twelve items recommended by parents and autistic individuals that are beneficial to include in a sensory room. → Read More
8 Things You Can Do to Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day
Eight things people can do to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 21. → Read More