By Amy S. Hewitt Director Institute on Community Integration University of Minnesota For half a century, the US has been achieving one of the most important civil rights victories most Americans have never heard of: closing the large institutions that once warehoused people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In 1967, nearly 200,000 people lived in state-run facilities that isolated,...
Becoming the most prominent face of the Dubai 2025 Asian Youth Para Games did not overwhelm Darwish Al Rashidi; instead, it filled him with great pride. When Darwish sprinted across the track carrying the UAE flag in the promotional video for the Games, he had no idea that moment would make him one of the most recognisable young faces of the event. The video quickly went viral, transforming...
Tailored nutrition programs, community initiatives and specialized support for People of Determination form part of strategy for inclusion, early intervention and improved quality of life. Nutrition is a cornerstone of health for everyone—but for People of Determination, it is often a medical, therapeutic, and developmental necessity, not just a lifestyle choice. Recognising this, the UAE has...
A new study finds that children with autism experience memory difficulties, which extend beyond social memories. These memory struggles are associated with distinct brain wiring patterns. Such challenges might be affecting academic success for these children, offering a new perspective for autism treatment. The findings also suggest that memory impairments may contribute significantly to the...
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