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October 9, 2014
by: Emily Hastings
“Employing People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities” Report
In light of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, UCP of Greater Cleveland would like to share a groundbreaking report by the Institute for Corporate Productivity, “Employing People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.” This 2014 study reports measurable and observable business […]
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September 11, 2014
by: Emily Hastings
Nearly 8 In 10 Kids Don’t Get Developmental Screenings
The vast majority of American children may not be receiving recommended screenings for developmental delay, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. In a government survey, parents of 79 percent of young children reported that they had not […]
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August 18, 2014
by: Emily Hastings
In First, State Adopts Updated ‘Handicapped’ Symbol
A revamped version of the blue and white icon that’s long symbolized accessibility everywhere from parking lots to restrooms will soon be commonplace in more communities. Under a bill signed late last week, New York will be come the first […]
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August 6, 2014
by: Emily Hastings
Inclusive Classrooms Provide Language Boost, Study Finds
For young children with disabilities, the key to mastering language may be surrounding them with their typically-developing peers, researchers say. Over the course of just one school year, a new study finds that preschoolers with disabilities who attended mainstream classes […]
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June 12, 2014
by: Emily Hastings
In Shift, Supreme Court Moves Away From ‘Mental Retardation’
A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling clarifying what constitutes intellectual disability also marked a major milestone in efforts to put an end to use of the term “mental retardation.” For the first time ever, the nation’s highest court used the […]
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