by Ashley Kus | Feb 3, 2026 | Media Room, Uncategorized
by Shaun Heasley DisabilityScoop.com Nine books featuring stories about various types of disabilities are being tapped for a special set of awards given alongside the famed Newbery and Caldecott Medals. The American Library Association revealed the winners of its...
by Ashley Kus | Feb 3, 2026 | In Memoriam, Media Room, Uncategorized
By Vivian Comeau’s Family When the doctors told us there was nothing more they could do for our 25-year-old daughter Vivian, we were devastated. But in that moment of heartbreak, we remembered her state ID had the organ donor option checked, so we began to explore...
by Ashley Kus | Jan 26, 2026 | Media Room, Uncategorized
Parenting Special Needs Magazine Traveling with a child who has a disability that you can’t always see can be overwhelming, but one simple symbol is changing that. The Sunflower Lanyard helps families discreetly communicate their need for extra time, space, or...
by Ashley Kus | Jan 26, 2026 | Media Room, Uncategorized
By Erin Croyle Parenting Special Needs Magazine Through stories from parents and professionals, writer Erin Croyle explores “the fine art of reframing,” offering gentle, practical ways to rediscover calm, gratitude, and contentment this season. There will always be...
by Ashley Kus | Jan 22, 2026 | Media Room, Uncategorized
by Shaun Heasley DisabilityScoop.com Television coverage of the upcoming winter Olympics is on track to be more accessible to people with disabilities than ever before. NBCUniversal said it is adding features to its broadcast and online content to reach viewers of all...
by Ashley Kus | Jan 16, 2026 | Media Room, Uncategorized
by Shaun Heasley DisabilityScoop.com For the first time, a Barbie doll with features designed to account for the ways in which individuals with autism experience the world is hitting the market. Mattel, the maker of the iconic toy, said the doll has a new face sculpt...
by Ashley Kus | Jan 13, 2026 | Media Room, Uncategorized
Originally published in The Pennsylvania Independent Maggie Gladson says that without Medicaid for her son Charlie, the family would be financially wiped out. Gladson lives in New Oxford, Pennsylvania, with her husband Chip and their three children, Stella, 21, Mina,...
by Ashley Kus | Jan 8, 2026 | Media Room, Uncategorized
Raul (Rudy) Sanchez, M.D., Nationwide Children’s Hospital – Columbus, OH Patients with CdLS can have various gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. Many symptoms include feeding troubles, vomiting or reflux, belly pain, and constipation. Hopefully, we can determine when to...
by Ashley Kus | Jan 8, 2026 | Media Room, Uncategorized
Raul (Rudy) Sanchez, M.D., Clinical Advisory Board Member at the CdLS Foundation and Pediatric Gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Many individuals with CdLS experience gastrointestinal (GI) issues at some point, and parents often find...
by Ashley Kus | Jan 7, 2026 | Media Room, Uncategorized
Children and adults with CdLS often face a range of medical challenges, and gastrointestinal (GI) problems are among the most common. Understanding the signs, diagnosis, and treatment options can help parents, caregivers, and healthcare providers recognize symptoms...
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