Esther Vergeer in her competition wheelchair raises her arms in victory at the Paralympic Games.
Esther Vergeer’s Induction Into Hall Of Fame Puts Spotlight On Wheelchair Tennis

The induction of 21-time Grand Slam champion Vergeer alongside wheelchair athlete Rick Draney shines a light on wheelchair tennis.

Three people sign different words or terms.
How to sign ‘gay’ or ‘queer’? American Sign Language users don’t agree.

ASL has been slower to become inclusive, but the rise of video-based social media is helping to evolve the language.

A teen sits at a computer in a dim room.
For Teens With Autism, Transition Goals Often Lacking

A study published this month shows that while the vast majority of teens with autism have a transition plan by age 16, less than half have goals related to post-high school living arrangements.

A pedestrian bridge with the University of North Dakota lighted sign across it.
Inside The University Of North Dakota’s Efforts To Make Disability Awareness And Accessible Design Commonplace On Campus

The university is working with faculty to create a culture of educational accessibility, with the aim of becoming a leader in the field.

Sussex Consortium
Cape summer academy extends learning for students

About 700 students in the Cape Henlopen School District will attend a summer academic program meant to provide continuity of services. Eileen Baker, supervisor of Special Programs for the district and graduate of the CDS-led Special Education Administrative Leadership program, discusses the 12-month program for students with IEPs run concurrently by the Sussex Consortium.