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How Do You Know If Your Child Needs Speech Therapy?

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For new parents, watching as your child starts to talk is a one-of-a-kind experience. But for children with speech disorders, the road to communication...
A baby lying on a hospital bed receives a checkup from the doctor

Ask the Expert: What To Know About Congenital Heart Defects

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While heart disease is often associated with adults who either have family history or lifestyle issues that have affected their heart health, each year...
A child and a volunteer at Ryan's Place

The Do’s and Don’ts of Inclusivity

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In 1995, shortly before Debbie Sahlin’s son Ryan’s first birthday, he suffered from a traumatic brain injury as a result of an accident. After...
Girl giving out presents

This Holiday Season, Give to Charities That Give to All

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With the holiday season approaching, you may be looking for a new charity to donate to before the end of the year. All these...
A child dressed in a ghost costume and wearing a witch hat holds up a bucket of Halloween candy

Tips for Trick-or-Treating with a Speech Disorder

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Halloween is one of the most exciting holidays for children—wearing a costume and collecting candy is something that many children look forward to all...

Five Years After the Pandemic, Long COVID Still Lingers

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It’s been five years since the world shut down because of COVID-19. Some consider the pandemic to be a thing of the past and...

Good Different: 7 Reads About Courageous Kids with Disabilities

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Happy Disability Pride Month! Community members of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in DC Public Library Disability Pride Month events and...

Inclusive DMV News for Disability Pride Month

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Happy Disability Pride Month!In July, we celebrate the history and culture of people with disabilities, including the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act...

Exploring Special Education Schools

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Is a special education school right for your child? These schools can be public, nonpublic or private and often utilize different teaching methods than...

Maryland Developmental Disabilities Coalition Secures Legislative Victories for Marylanders with Disabilities

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The Maryland state legislative session for 2025 was an especially successful one for the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Coalition, a group of community organizations that...