CDC reports a rise in children diagnosed with ADHD
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As Literacy Lags, Hochul Proposes Changing How Schools Teach Reading
New York has lost ground in reading performance. The governor is proposing changes to literacy education to address that. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/03/nyregion/new-york-schools-reading-hochul.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
Rochester No. 45 in nation for stress
"WalletHub study cites high rates of poverty, divorce Emily Barnes New York State Team USA TODAY NETWORK New York has four of the most stressed cities in the country, a new study released by WalletHub reveals. Rochester, Buffalo, Yonkers and New York City made the...
For adults, autism diagnosis can unlock a new life
"The Hollywood film score composer could rattle off facts about chess puzzles, Immanuel Kant’s synthetic a priori knowledge and other esoteric subjects. He could go down philosophical rabbit holes and regale friends and family members with anecdotes about David Hume....
Flashes, shimmers and blind spots: Here’s what migraine aura looks like
"Blurred vision. Shimmering lights. Blind spots. Zigzag lines. This is what migraine aura looks like. Migraine is a neurological disorder characterized by severe, even debilitating, pain on one side of the head, and can be accompanied by other symptoms such as aura, a...
OH: A federal court strikes restrictions that would have limited assistance for voters with disabilities
OH: A federal court strikes down restrictions in a bill that would have limited assistance for voters with disabilities. https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/federal-court-strikes-down-restrictions-voters-disabilities-ohio
RI’s State House installs a wheelchair lift system at the main entrance.
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Members Of Congress Are Using Assistive Communication Apps To Do Their Jobs
"As House floor speeches go, the subject of recent remarks by U.S. Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., was unremarkable — she proposed renaming a small-town Virginia post office. But the speech nevertheless marked a new era for people with disabilities: Wexton’s words came...
Disney Implements Overhaul Of Disability Access At Parks
"Despite pushback, Disney is pressing ahead with major changes to its process for providing disability accommodations at its theme parks amid concerns about rampant abuse of the program. New policies for Disney’s Disability Access Service will take effect Monday at...
NY State Accessible Recreation Destinations
The NYS DEC has just announced a brand-new ADA Accessible Recreation Map! This incredible resource showcases 266 wheelchair-accessible locations across New York State, including trails, parks, beaches, and campgrounds. Explore the map and find your next accessible...
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