April 16, 2026
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Trump’s NIH Nominee Sparks Controversy Over Vaccine-Autism Research Comments

Rich Niewiroski Jr.05 mins

In a contentious Senate confirmation hearing on March 5, 2025, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH), ignited a firestorm of debate with his comments on vaccine safety and autism research. Bhattacharya, a Stanford University professor of medicine, expressed openness to funding new studies exploring potential links…

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The Role of Disability Policies in Education

Rich Niewiroski Jr.02 mins

Another good article over at the Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism. Author Kaishawna Fleming discusses the importance of understanding and implementing effective disability policies within education to support disabled learners. It highlights several key points: Overall, the article advocates for a comprehensive approach to support disabled students and their families, emphasizing the need for inclusive…

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