The CdLS Blog

by Fuad Shalhout, MLive.com/TNS DisabilityScoop.com FLINT, Mich. — When Steven Brewer took his family out for dinner one evening last year, he never expected the experience would change his life. A longtime Flint resident, Brewer said he and his wife MacKenzie were...

Effie Parks CTNNB1 🧬 Host of Once Upon A Gene Podcast 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Empowering families navigating rare diseases We went to Suncadia last weekend, it’s just over the mountain pass and our kids’ favorite place. It’s where Casey and I got married so it has magic for us too....

PSN Team Once kids begin school, the years after kindergarten seem to pass so swiftly that before we know it, we’re sitting at graduation. Then what? If you are not planning on higher education, it’s time to start planning for employment options. Thankfully, most...

by Shaun Heasley DisabilityScoop.com A new ranking breaks down which American cities are best — and worst — for people with disabilities considering everything from community-based services to health care and more. Claiming the top spot on the list is Minneapolis....

by Maddie Aiken, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS  DisabilityScoop.com PITTSBURGH — Duquesne University has received a multimillion-dollar donation to establish an institute aimed at promoting wellness and opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental...

By Antonie D. Kline, M.D., CdLS Foundation Medical Director A trip to the ER will be indicated for a severe accident, difficulty breathing, fainting, or a foreign object put into an ear, a nose or swallowed by accident. And for most, a call to the primary care...

By Antonie D. Kline, M.D., CdLS Foundation Medical Director There are known factors about being a parent. Parents respond naturally to their infant’s cries and work to provide nourishment, clean diapers, clothes, and shelter. As children age, they are brought to the...

By Antonie D. Kline, M.D., CdLS Foundation Medical Director Early identification of developmental issues is one of the most critical aspects of any child’s career, particularly with an underlying condition. Although there is a broad clinical spectrum of involvement in...

By Chantai Snellgrove ParentingSpecialNeeds.org “Not every child can eat…. But, every child can Trick-or-Treat” Kids love candy. However, for many kids candy is simply not an option. Between childhood obesity, juvenile diabetes, food allergies, feeding tubes, and...

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...