Day: April 10, 2026

The Locker Room Was Never Built for Autistic Athletes

The Locker Room Was Never Built for Autistic Athletes

The smells, noises, and social pressure of being an autistic athlete are only the start of it. In high school, just during PE, I felt awkward changing in front of people, the smell of sweaty bodies made me nauseated, and the social pressure to “try my best” made me feel like I had to “mask” […]

How the Americans with Disabilities Act Protects Neurodivergent Individuals and Why it’s Important

How the Americans with Disabilities Act Protects Neurodivergent Individuals and Why it’s Important

The Americans with Disabilities Act, which started in 1990, is probably one of the most important acts for Neurodivergent individuals. It protects them from discrimination in all areas of life, including schools, jobs, and other public places such as parks, restaurants, and transportation. So why is it important? In the past, we didn’t have the […]

As Artemis II Heads Back to Earth Today, Crew is Staking Their Lives on the Heat Shield

As Artemis II Heads Back to Earth Today, Crew is Staking Their Lives on the Heat Shield

When Artemis II returns to Earth on Friday, it will hit the atmosphere at about 75 miles above the Pacific Ocean at around 24,000MPH, which is fast enough to fly from Los Angeles to New York in about 6 minutes. The temperatures will climb to about 5,000 degrees, which is about half as hot as […]

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