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Disability News Weekly Roundup — Monday, Feb 17 – Friday, Feb 21

Education: Start-up opens digital door for students with autism (The Philadelphia Inquirer) With financial support from the University of Pennsylvania, among other sources, Autism Expressed teaches digital skills to students with autism in Philadelphia. Founded by a teacher who saw … Continue reading

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Great Grips in “Get on the Shelf” online Wal-Mart competition!

Pat Going is hoping that his Great Grips assistive device will be making its way to Wal-Mart stores in the near future if he wins the company’s online competition, “Get on the Shelf” according to an article published in the … Continue reading

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The Galvanizing Garrett Holeve

The story of Garrett Holeve is rousing discussion throughout the “www” community, especially those affected by disability. Garrett is a 23-year-old, aspiring mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter whose goal to compete has made national headlines in recent days, most notably, … Continue reading

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Hear Now: Exercise and Disability in the News

James H. Rimmer, PhD, Director of NIDRR’s National Center on Physical Activity and Disability answers important questions about exercise and disability. Continue reading

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