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Comedians and Intellectual Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art182758.asp
Individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families have deep diversity in their appreciation of humor, funny situations, and comedians. Unfortunately, many comedy writers and performers are motivated by the cheap laughs they can earn by denigrating people with developmental disabilities.
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3/21 - World Down Syndrome Day
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art61064.asp

Down Syndrome Awareness - March and October
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art53612.asp

Growing Up with Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art173603.asp

Medical ID Bracelets for Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art66973.asp

Brothers & Sisters of Children w/ Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art56919.asp

MRSA Antibiotic Resistant Staph Infections
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art56280.asp

Shoes and Childhood Disabilities - Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art172459.asp

Environmental Issues and Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art175113.asp

Encouraging Fussy Babies and Sensitive Toddlers
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art62765.asp

Encouraging Learning in Babies & Toddlers
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art68638.asp

Creative Playtime for Babies and Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art69834.asp

Art and Self Expression for Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art17513.asp

Friendship, Inclusion and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art48700.asp

Teaching Handwriting to Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51022.asp

Teaching Students in Inclusive Classrooms
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art63003.asp

Peer Mentoring Programs and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art61295.asp

Inclusive P.E. for Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art46155.asp

Teaching Babies to Self Soothe When Crying
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art173738.asp

Patient Advocacy for Children in Hospitals
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art66329.asp

Pain Management for Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51895.asp

Preparing for Emergencies w Children who have Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art50320.asp

Winter Challenges for Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art46706.asp

Severe Weather Events and Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art48466.asp

Down Syndrome and Autism Dual Diagnosis
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33178.asp

Food and Eating Issues - Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art170411.asp

Diabetes Information for Classmates
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32541.asp

Symptoms of Teen or Childhood Onset Diabetes
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32583.asp

Sign Language for Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art49898.asp

Braille for Children who have Vision Impairments
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art61342.asp

Boardmaker and PECS - Communication Alternatives
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art57783.asp

Reponse to Intervention: RTI and IDEA
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art65515.asp

Bathroom Skills & Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art67777.asp

Explaining Disabilities to Classmates
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art70228.asp

Accessible Designs: Playgrounds and Play Areas
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51609.asp