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02/07/2026

02/04/2026

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01/29/2026

Nine states are once again attacking one of the most fundamental disability rights: the right to live in the community.

Texas and eight other states are asking a court to block protections that prevent unnecessary institutionalization of people with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. These protections have been affirmed by the Supreme Court in Olmstead v. L.C. and have empowered disabled people to receive services in the most integrated setting appropriate rather than being segregated or forced into institutions.
If this lawsuit succeeds, it could weaken enforcement of disability civil rights and push more people into segregated settings against their will.

Disabled people fought too hard for community integration to lose it now.
Learn how you can help stop it: https://bit.ly/section-504-attack

01/29/2026

𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GLTqMBiwv/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Thanks to The Parenting for this interesting post!

A groundbreaking study from Stanford revealed a simple yet powerful insight: delaying kindergarten by just one year significantly reduces inattention and hyperactivity in children. The reduction was a remarkable seventy-three percent, offering an alternative perspective on managing early behavioral challenges.

What makes this finding striking is that the improvement didn’t come from medication, strict rules, or intensive interventions. It stemmed from giving children extra time to develop cognitive, emotional, and social skills before entering a formal classroom setting. This additional year allows the brain to mature, improving attention control, self-regulation, and executive function.

Early childhood development isn’t uniform—some children benefit from extra time to build focus and coping skills. Parents and educators can consider readiness factors beyond age alone, like emotional resilience, communication skills, and social confidence, to determine the optimal time for school entry.

This research challenges assumptions that early academic pressure is always beneficial. Allowing children the space to grow at their own pace supports long-term focus, learning, and behavioral health.

By understanding the brain’s natural developmental timeline, families can make informed decisions that foster attention, emotional stability, and success, giving children the best start without relying on medication or strict discipline.

To read more anoit this Stanford University study, visit https://cepa.stanford.edu/news/waiting-start-kindergarten-can-be-good-kids-study-says



𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀: https://tinyurl.com/2st3wzkr

01/21/2026

From ordering a coffee to classroom learning and accessing vital services, these three UK projects are revolutionising accessibility – and inclusivity – for deaf people

https://www.positive.news/society/three-good-things-uk-projects-to-improve-access-for-deaf-people/

01/21/2026

For Parents, Teachers & Professionals

01/13/2026

Participate in a neuroscience study while playing a computer game! Open to Autistic and Neurotypical Adolescents ages 13-17. Earn up to $70. Learn more by contacting autism@yale.edu or calling 203-737-3439.