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• 1 : Convert Cat to Human Age Chart and Calculator

  Chart and calculator provide quick conversion of a cats age in years to an approximate equivalent human age.

• 2 : Study Data Shows There is No Cheating Old Age

  Study comparing data reveals increase in human life expectancy is more likely statistical outcome of improved survival for children and young adults, not slowing the aging clock.

• 3 : Tokyo 2020 Third Version Playbooks

  Guidelines cover details for stakeholder groups to help them complete preparations for traveling to and arriving in Japan, their time at the Games, and their departure from Tokyo.

• 4 : Psychosocial Speech Disability (Stuttering): Transforming Ourselves and Society

  A psychosocial disability arises when people who stutter interact in a social environment that presents barriers to their equality with others.

• 5 : God, Religion and the Socially Disconnected

  University of Michigan research study reveals religious people who lack friends and purpose in life turn to God to fill those voids.

• 6 : EU Disability Strategy: Translating Words to Action

  The European Union Disability Strategy is a promising document with commendable proposals and a few flaws, however its implementation will require strong political will and resources.

• 7 : Living with a Sibling and Her disABILITY

  Kathleen M. Cleaver writes on the positive and negative effects that a sibling with a disability has on a family and the siblings themselves.

• 8 : Cognoa ASD Diagnosis Aid Approved for Marketing by FDA

  Cognoa ASD Diagnosis Aid is an aid for diagnosis of ASD in patients 18 months - 5 years of age who are at risk of developmental delay based on concerns of a parent, caregiver, or health care provider.

• 9 : Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Converter Market

  Report shows wheelchair accessible vehicle converter market expected to expand due to increase in demand for mobility among population with disability.

• 10 : Zoomtopia by Interact Theater

  An Interact original production presents Zoomtopia in the comfort of your favorite Virtual Space.

• 11 : Fully-Remote Amateur Radio Licensing Exam Administration

  JD Delancy (W1JD) provides information regarding fully remote amateur (ham) radio license exam testing via the Internet.

• 12 : $3.5 Billion Assistance for NYS Renters and Small Business

  $2.7 billion rental assistance program funding for households experiencing financial hardship and $800 million funding to small businesses to help them recover from economic impact of pandemic.

• 13 : Accessibility in a Virtual World: ADA and Our Personal Responsibility

  Eleventh Circuit United States Court issues decision in the area of disability rights: whether a business website is a place of public accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• 14 : Eating Nuts May Increase Cognitive Performance of Seniors

  A team of researchers study the impact of consuming nuts on cognitive performance among older adults in the U.S..

• 15 : New Apple Updates Designed for People with Disabilities

  Apple announces new and upcoming accessibility software and assistive technology updates designed for people with mobility, vision, hearing, and cognitive disabilities.

• 16 : Lower Stress by Eating More Fruit and Vegetables

  New research from Edith Cowan University suggests eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables is associated with lower stress level.

• 17 : Dr. Lynette Louise Biography

  Biography of Dr. Lynette Louise aka The Brain Broad renowned international brain and behavior expert specializing in autism.

• 18 : From Client to Clinician by Louloua Smadi - A Book Review

  Book review of From Client to Clinician: The Transformative Power of Neurofeedback Therapy for Families Living with Autism and Other Special Needs written by Louloua Smadi.

• 19 : Possible 4.7% COLA for 2022

  Senior Citizens League (TSCL) forecasts U.S. 2022 COLA could be as high as 4.7%, making it the highest since 2009.

• 20 : New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Awareness Week

  The week of the 10th to 16th May, 2021, is New Zealand Sign Language Week (NZSL), a nationwide celebration of NZSL as an official language of New Zealand.

• 21 : Gravvity Chat and Social Media All-in-one App

  The Gravvity app brings together social media feeds and chat in a single hub application allowing users to customize their online experience around what matters to them.

• 22 : How the Politicization of Covid 19 Affects People with Disabilities

  Article by Kathleen M. Cleaver regarding Covid-19 effects on health and the disability community.

• 23 : Website Accessibility Software Global Market Analysis

  Detailed study of all the crucial aspects of the Website Accessibility Software market is included in the market report such as market share, production, regions, key players, etc..

• 24 : Portland Anti-Racism, Disability Justice and Transformative Justice Grants

  Portland City approves quarter-million dollars in community grants around anti-racism, disability justice and transformative justice.

• 25 : Learning with Lynette: Autism Acceptance Month Series with Dr. Lynette Louise and Louloua Smadi

  The Learning with Lynette videos have been consistently uploaded and made public throughout the month of April, Autism Acceptance Month.

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