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Scheduled for November 4 and 5 at the Blackburn University Center on the campus of Howard University, the forum is titled "Doing Our First Works Over: The New State of America’s Children." The event arrives at a critical juncture, serving as a gathering space for child advocates, policy experts, community leaders, and youth champions from…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the United States navigates a complex and increasingly fraught political landscape, the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) is preparing to bring together nation-wide advocates, policy experts, and community leaders for a pivotal gathering. In November 2026, the national youth advocacy organization will convene the American Youth Policy Forum at Howard University in…
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The two-day event, scheduled for November 4 through November 5, 2026, is titled "Doing Our First Works Over: The New State of America’s Children." According to event organizers, the forum arrives at a critical historical juncture, coming directly on the heels of the 2026 midterm elections and at a moment when organizers argue that harmful…
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WASHINGTON, DC — As the United States looks ahead to the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, Children’s Defense Fund Action (CDF Action)—the grassroots lobbying and advocacy arm of the national Children’s Defense Fund—has officially launched a major nonpartisan initiative titled the “Voting Rights are Children’s Rights” campaign. Designed to reframe how the American electorate approaches the…
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Starting April 1, disabled people across England will be able to travel by bus for free at any time of day, marking a significant milestone in public transit accessibility and equity. Previously, free bus passes were restricted to off-peak hours on weekdays—specifically between 09:30 and 23:00. This historical time restriction created substantial barriers for pass…
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In recent years, the term "profound autism" has gained significant traction within clinical and advocacy circles as a descriptive label for individuals on the most severe end of the autism spectrum. While the phrase was intended to highlight the specific, intensive needs of a subset of the autistic population, its implementation has been hampered by…
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In recent years, the term "profound autism" has emerged as a significant, albeit contentious, descriptor within the neurodiversity community. Designed to bridge the gap in understanding for individuals at the most severe end of the autism spectrum, the label is currently at the center of a concerted effort to move from a loose, subjective concept…
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The label “profound autism” has gained significant traction over the last several years, emerging as a distinct clinical and social descriptor for individuals on the more severe end of the autism spectrum. While the term was intended to draw attention to a population with unique, high-level support needs, its application has remained inconsistent across research…
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MINNEAPOLIS — For Niraphanh Insomphou, the transition to life in the United States has been a journey spanning nearly four decades. Like thousands of other Minnesotans, her family arrived in the state during the 1970s, having fled the upheaval in Laos to seek a safer, more stable future. While her siblings integrated into the fabric…
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Starting April 1, disabled people across England will be able to travel by bus for free at any time of day, marking a monumental shift in national transportation policy. Previously, free bus passes were strictly restricted to off-peak hours on weekdays, specifically valid only between 09:30 and 23:00. These legacy limitations created profound barriers for…
