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Target Works To Boost Accessibility At Stores
by Shaun Heasley DisabilityScoop.com In a first-of-its-kind move, Target says it is making self-checkout more accessible to people with disabilities at locations nationwide. The retailer is introducing self-checkout machines designed to better serve customers who are...
Pottery Barn Expands Its Accessible Product Line
by Shaun Heasley DisabilityScoop.co One of the nation’s best known furniture stores is adding to its lineup of offerings designed to meet the needs of people with disabilities. Pottery Barn said it’s expanding its collaboration with Michael Graves Design, a brand...
As Seen In The Path Forward: The Transition Timeline A Roadmap for Families
As seen in our publication "The Path Forward" Transitioning to adulthood is a significant and often overwhelming process for families of individuals with special needs. Planning ahead, especially when it comes to healthcare, education, legal rights, and independent...
Meet Ethan Team CdLS 2025 Chicago Curb Crew
Do you have a story idea for our blog? Send your ideas to [email protected] By Ethan's family Ethan is 11 years old and is part of Team CdLS’ 2025 Chicago Curb Crew! Ethan is 11 years old and has the SMC3 gene variation. He just started 6th grade which is a big...
As Seen In The Path Forward: Assisted Housing Options for Adults with Special Needs
Reprinted with permission of the Special Needs Alliance – www.specialneedsalliance.org. As seen in our publication, "The Path Forward." For many families, providing adequate housing for a child with special needs can be fairly straightforward, particularly if the...
Family Caregivers Under Increasing Strain
by Shaun Heasley Disability Scoop The number of family members providing ongoing care for loved ones with complex medical conditions or disabilities is on the rise and a new report finds that they are struggling to hold it all together. There are 63 million Americans...
Meet Noah
Do you have a story idea for our blog? Send your ideas to [email protected] By Noah's family My little brother Noah is 10 years old. He loves music, dancing, and his best friend, who is also my daughter, Maya (3 years old). Noah is the most empathetic human being I...
Meet Trinity
By Trinity's family Trinity is 11 years old with the mosaic nipbl gene, tested negative on blood but positive on mouth swab. Trinity has a 5-year-old sister. They have a good bond, although Trinity scares her sometimes when she tries to be aggressive. What advice do...
Family’s backyard obstacle course raises over $45,000 for Foundation
On August 16, Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) Foundation Board Member Mike Feehan raised over $45,000 during his annual Backyard Obstacle Course in honor of his son Connor, 17, who has CdLS. Since Connor was a year old, Feehan has participated in various "runs",...
Grandparent story: Bransen and his grandma
By Shelley Thompson Can you share the moment you first learned about your grandchild’s CdLS diagnosis? How did you feel, and what helped you through that time? I learned Bransen has CdLS when he was just a baby. It didn’t change anything because I knew he was going to...
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