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October 23, 2026· Occupational Therapy

Bridging the Gap: Occupational Therapy Toolkit to Expand Resources for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

The collaborative nature of the occupational therapy community is one of its greatest strengths, fostering a culture of continuous learning and resource development that directly benefits patient care. Recently, that spirit of cooperation was highlighted when an occupational therapist practicing in Tennessee reached out to Cheryl Hall, the creator of the Occupational Therapy Toolkit, with…

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October 5, 2026· Assistive Technology

Nashville Children’s Hospital Pioneers On-Site 3D-Printed Wheelchairs to Expand Pediatric Mobility Access

At the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital in Nashville, the newest piece of mobility equipment is a 3D-printed wheelchair—built layer by layer by a gaming and technology specialist who had never set out to design a wheelchair at all. That detail matters. It is a small sign of a much bigger shift happening in pediatric…

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October 2, 2026· Special Education

Federal Initiative Launches $51 Million Effort to Expand Dental Care for Children with Developmental Disabilities

By Shaun Heasley | September 25, 2026 In a significant push to address long-standing gaps in medical equity, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced this week a major new federal initiative aimed at bolstering dental care access for children living with developmental disabilities. The program, which represents a $51 million investment,…

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September 30, 2026· Pediatric Healthcare

Ireland Partners with WHO in €12.5 Million Digital Initiative to Expand Global Access to Assistive Technology

Ireland is rapidly establishing itself as a global leader in the strategic application of digital innovation to dismantle the systemic barriers that prevent millions from accessing essential healthcare. In a significant move that underscores the nation’s commitment to international health equity, the Irish government has formalized a €12.5 million donor agreement with the World Health…

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September 29, 2026· Learning Disabilities

New Texas Strategic Plan Aims to Expand Early Childhood Inclusion, But Experts Call for Meaningful Funding and Policy Reform

FORT WORTH, Texas — State agencies across Texas have unveiled a comprehensive new initiative aimed at fundamentally improving access to early childhood settings for children with disabilities and developmental delays. While the collaborative roadmap has drawn praise from advocates and families alike for finally acknowledging long-standing systemic failures, experts emphasize that a strategic plan alone…

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September 25, 2026· Inclusive Education

Federal Initiative Launches $51 Million Effort to Expand Dental Care Access for Children with Developmental Disabilities

By Shaun Heasley | September 25, 2026 A significant new federal initiative backed by $51 million in funding is now underway to dramatically increase access to specialized dental care for children with developmental disabilities in communities across the United States. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced this week that its Health Resources…

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September 22, 2026· Pediatric Research

Ireland Steps Up Global Partnership with WHO to Expand Access to Assistive Technology

Ireland is rapidly emerging as a prominent global leader in the field of health innovation, specifically through its pioneering use of digital technologies to dismantle barriers to healthcare access. In close alignment with the strategic objectives of the World Health Organization (WHO), Ireland has recognized the critical global importance of mobilizing assistive technology. Currently, an…

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September 22, 2026· Learning Disabilities

New Texas Strategic Plan Aims to Expand Early Childhood Inclusion for Children with Disabilities, But Experts Call for Deep Funding and Policy Reform

FORT WORTH, Texas — State agencies in Texas have unveiled a comprehensive new initiative aimed at dramatically improving access to early childhood settings for children with disabilities and developmental delays. However, early childhood experts, parents, and policy advocates caution that while the roadmap is a promising and overdue acknowledgement of systemic failures, it must be…

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