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January 29, 2024
$1.7M Research Project To Examine How Public Schools Identify Learning Disabilities
A University of Houston researcher is launching a new study to examine how elementary schools across Texas and Florida identify specific learning disabilities in students, with the goal of improving processes so children with significant academic difficulties can succeed.
January 29, 2024
Texas State to launch program for students with intellectual, developmental disabilities
Texas State University plans to launch a four-year inclusive postsecondary education program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the fall. The program, known as Bobcat RISE, is a residential college experience that will help young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities make the transition to independent living and
January 29, 2024
Adults With IDD Face Significant Hurdles At The Doctor, Study Finds
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities are more likely than others to say that physicians don’t listen to them, spend enough time with them or offer advice that’s easy to understand. In a new study, researchers examined the experiences of more than 22,000 adults across the nation who participated in