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General News
March: Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Every March, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) and its partners lead the annual campaign to raise awareness and promote strong communities where people with disabilities are included.
NACDD’s 2025 theme, We’re Here All Year, emphasizes that accessibility and inclusion should be championed every day—not just in March.
“The World’s First Astronaut with a Physical Disability Is Cleared for Long-Duration Space Missions”
A former Paralympian for Great Britain has just become the first astronaut with a disability to receive medical clearance for long-duration space missions. The European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut corps member is now eligible to train for a flight to the International Space Station (ISS).
Transportation News
Uber: “Supporting Riders with Service Animals”
This article highlights new optional features that enable Uber riders to self-identify as service animal handlers.
Health and Wellness News
“Gallaudet Psychology Expert Raises Awareness About Autism in Deaf Children”
This article reports on the work being done by Dr. Danielle Previ, who has contributed to the development of better methods to identify and treat autism among deaf and hard of hearing children.
Sports and Recreation News
“Strength of Kindness: Welcoming Champions at the Turin Winter Games Opening Ceremony”
Check out this article highlighting the opening ceremony of this year’s Special Olympics World Winter Games, and find related images and articles about the athletes, the games, and the fanfare.
Arts and Culture News
Who Knew? Buzz Lightyear Is Fluent in ASL
A family visiting Disneyland was meeting Buzz Lightyear, and when he realized the mother was interpreting into American Sign Language for her young son, Buzz jumped right in and starting signing himself.
Training, Events, and Opportunities to Participate
Webinar Series: The Human Experience of Black People with Disabilities and Their Rights Under the ADA
Join us as we unpack our research findings and provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the opportunities, as well as the challenges and barriers, faced by Black individuals with disabilities in accessing information and exercising their rights under the ADA. The series features four free sessions. You can register for any or all of the remaining sessions:
June 3, 2025: Intersectionality: Unpacking Discrimination, Stigma, and Multiple Marginalization
September 2, 2025: Fighting for Civil and Disability Rights: Strategies to Overcome Barriers
December 2, 2025: The Power of Visibility and Community Advocacy