# first responder (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover first responder. Page: Feed: --- ## [Assault on Integration](https://www.autismpolicyblog.com/2026/08/assault-on-integration.html) _2026-08-20 · Unknown · Autism Policy and Politics_ In The Politics of Autism , I discuss court cases involving the civil rights of people with autism and other disabilities . Trump does not care . He despises people with disabilities . His head of the DOJ Civil Rights Division is a political hack who uses the r-word as a slur . Last week , the Department of Justice quietly released a memo pertaining to the landmark 1999 disability civil rights… ## [Kinda Like OJ's Search for "the Real Killers"](https://www.autismpolicyblog.com/2026/08/kinda-like-ojs-search-for-real-killers.html) _2026-08-19 · Unknown · Autism Policy and Politics_ In The Politics of Autism , I discuss various ideas about what causes the condition . Dozens of potential causes and correlates have been the subject of scientific and medical research. I have counted at least 48 . Amanda Seitz and Stephanie Armour at CBS : President Trump has ordered a reduction in childhood vaccines — publicly faulting the shots for an increase in autism cases — even as the… ## [Vaccine Exemptions](https://www.autismpolicyblog.com/2026/08/vaccine-exemptions.html) _2026-08-18 · Unknown · Autism Policy and Politics_ In The Politics of Autism , I analyze the myth that vaccines cause autism . This bogus idea can hurt people by allowing diseases to spread . Examples include measles , COVID , flu , and polio . A top antivaxxer is HHS Secretary RFK Jr . He is part of the " Disinformation Dozen ." He helped cause a deadly 2019 measles outbreak in Samoa . Since Trump took office in 2025, the U.S. has recorded more… ## [Special Ed Complaints in the States](https://www.autismpolicyblog.com/2026/08/special-ed-complaints-in-states.html) _2026-08-17 · Unknown · Autism Policy and Politics_ In The Politics of Autism , I write about social services , special education, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act . Kara Adundel at K-12 Dive : State education agencies saw a 46% jump in the number of written state complaints in special education during the 2025-26 school year compared to the year before, according to new survey responses from 31 states. The self-reported survey… ## [The Literature on Autism and Employment](https://www.autismpolicyblog.com/2026/08/the-literature-on-autism-and-employment.html) _2026-08-16 · Unknown · Autism Policy and Politics_ In The Politics of Autism , I discus s the employment of people on the autism spectrum . Binsfeld, C.R., Grubba, L.S., Schmidt, C. et al. Employment of Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Integrative Review of Barriers and Facilitators. J Autism Dev Disord (2026 ). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-026-07467-1 Abstract Purpose This study aimed to synthesize the international literature on the… ## [Efficient Service Delivery Models for Diagnostic Assessment](https://www.autismpolicyblog.com/2026/08/efficient-service-delivery-models-for.html) _2026-08-15 · Unknown · Autism Policy and Politics_ In The Politics of Autism , I discuss evaluation and diagnosis . de Marchena, A., Wieckowski, A. T., Freedman, B., Shea, L., Locke, J., Cronholm, P. F., Leff, S. S., Vivanti, G., & Robins, D. L. (2026). From Waiting to Action: Why the Autism Field Must Embrace Efficient Service Delivery Models for Diagnostic Assessment. Autism, 0(0) . Abstract Waiting lists for an autism evaluation delay timely… ## [Mid-August Measles](https://www.autismpolicyblog.com/2026/08/in-politics-of-autism-i-analyze-myth.html) _2026-08-14 · Unknown · Autism Policy and Politics_ In The Politics of Autism , I analyze the myth that vaccines cause autism . This bogus idea can hurt people by allowing diseases to spread . Examples include measles , COVID , flu , and polio . A top antivaxxer is HHS Secretary RFK Jr . He is part of the " Disinformation Dozen ." He helped cause a deadly 2019 measles outbreak in Samoa . Since President Trump took office in 2025, the U.S. has… ## [Leucovorin Spike](https://www.autismpolicyblog.com/2026/08/leucovorin-spike.html) _2026-08-13 · Unknown · Autism Policy and Politics_ A number o f posts discussed Trump 's support for dubious notion s about autism . The history of autism "cures" is a history of dashed hopes and frequent danger A release from the University of Michigan: Leucovorin prescriptions for children spiked after federal officials claimed the drug was an effective treatment for autism during a September 2025 press conference, according to a new Michigan… ## [Ending the Subminimum Wage Does Not Have Adverse Employment Effects](https://www.autismpolicyblog.com/2026/08/ending-subminimum-wage-does-not.html) _2026-08-12 · Unknown · Autism Policy and Politics_ Michelle Yin, Regina Seo, Hoa Vu, The labor market effects of subminimum wage elimination: Evidence from a national analysis, Labour Economics, Volume 100, 2026, 102884, ISSN 0927-5371 , https://doi.org/10.1016/j.labeco.2026.102884. Highlights First national quasi-experimental analysis of subminimum wage elimination for PWD. Elimination reduced 14(c) employment by around 2000 workers per state… ## [Trump Lies About Vaccines (Again)](https://www.autismpolicyblog.com/2026/08/trump-lies-about-vaccines-again.html) _2026-08-11 · Unknown · Autism Policy and Politics_ In The Politics of Autism , I analyze the myth that vaccines cause autism . This bogus idea can hurt people by llowing diseases to spread . Examples include measles , COVID , flu , and polio . A number of posts discussed Trump 's support for the discredited notion . Daniel Dale at CNN : President Donald Trump made numerous false or misleading claims about vaccines and autism on Monday. Trump has… ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/k11ksp8ZwXN4) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## [Dead poet’s society](https://seanhillenblog.com/2026/01/28/dead-poet-and-his-society/) _2026-01-28 · HillenSean · Sean Hillen_ Sometimes a person walks into life or into the fabric of a town and leaves an indelible mark, a lasting legacy if you will – that seems to sum up Aidan Hayes in Falcarragh. Taking his last breath last week at the age of 78, Aidan led a fascinating and colorful life, one in which \[…\] ## [Festive Story – Charlie and The Kindness Factory](https://seanhillenblog.com/2026/01/01/festive-story-charlie-and-the-kindness-factory/) _2026-01-01 · HillenSean · Sean Hillen_ It was a wet and stormy night in Gortahork, Donegal when Charlie Cannon died. For eight minutes. Before he came to life again. Shocked and amazed, people around him wondered – had they just witnessed a miracle? But before answering that question, let me take a step back in time. The Loch Altan Hotel on \[…\] ## [Community spirit helps save lives in Falcarragh](https://seanhillenblog.com/2025/12/30/community-spirit-helps-save-lives-in-falcarragh/) _2025-12-30 · HillenSean · Sean Hillen_ More than 100 people packed into Ionad Naomh Fionnan community centre, Falcarragh, Donegal recently to support selfless volunteers known as ‘First Responders,’ ordinary people who receive basic medical training and help in emergency situations. Attended by infants and the elderly alike, the ‘Light Up A Star’ event, hosted by Buíon Cheoil Sinsear Chloich Cheann Fhaola, the \[…\] ## [Music crosses all borders, links people as One](https://seanhillenblog.com/2025/12/18/music-crosses-all-borders-links-people-as-one/) _2025-12-18 · HillenSean · Sean Hillen_ by Sean Hillen Probably never in the annals of musical history has a Ukrainian saxophonist-cum-accordionist, a classical violinist and an Irish bodhrán player come together as a highly-entertaining trio. But they did this week at a celebratory Yuletide event at Garradh Colmcille in Falcarragh attended by women, men and children representing diverse nationalities including Canadian, \[…\] ## [Falcarragh couple raise funds by donating hair](https://seanhillenblog.com/2025/11/28/falcarragh-couple-raise-funds-by-donating-hair/) _2025-11-28 · HillenSean · Sean Hillen_ ## [Theatrical triumph for the talented Cloughaneely Players in Donegal](https://seanhillenblog.com/2025/11/26/theatrical-triumph-for-the-talented-cloughaneely-players-in-donegal/) _2025-11-26 · HillenSean · Sean Hillen_ What a theatrical triumph this past weekend for local amateur drama company, The Cloughaneely Players, who meet close to my home here in the scenic northwest corner of Donegal. Not only did they host a superb re-enactment, complete with costumes and wigs, of James Joyce’s classic short story ‘The Dead’ set in 1904 in a \[…\] ## [Expenses For Irish Presidency Cost 13,000 Euro Every Single Day](https://seanhillenblog.com/2025/10/23/expenses-for-irish-presidency-cost-13000-euro-every-single-day/) _2025-10-23 · HillenSean · Sean Hillen_ Thankfully, mercy of mercies, the Irish Presidential election is almost over. In a few hours, people throughout the Emerald Isle can breathe a sigh of relief. And get on with everyday things, knowing full well that the winning candidate will have barely a whisper of an effect on their day-to-day lives. They may, however, be \[…\] ## [Sinn Fein’s Presidential decision – a case of the tail wagging the dog](https://seanhillenblog.com/2025/09/21/sinn-feins-presidential-decision-a-case-of-the-tail-wagging-the-dog/) _2025-09-21 · HillenSean · Sean Hillen_ Is Sinn Fein’s decision this weekend to support Independent candidate, Catherine Connolly, in November’s Irish Presidential elections a case of the tail wagging the dog? It certainly seems so. After much dithering and delay, Ireland’s third ranked political party – which not so long ago could have topped the polls nationwide and emerged as the \[…\] ## [GAME-CHANGER OR GAME-OVER IN IRELAND?](https://seanhillenblog.com/2025/09/18/game-changer-or-game-over-in-ireland/) _2025-09-18 · HillenSean · Sean Hillen_ Sinn Fein’s President Mary Lou McDonald today described on national airwaves that her political party’s long-awaited, soon-to-be-named Irish Presidential candidate would be a ‘game changer.’ Having used this grandiose, hifalutin phrase, that’s exactly what supporters and would-be supporters of Sinn Fein will be expecting that person to be – a unique choice who will shock \[…\] ## [Gardeners And Herbalists Gather In Killybegs](https://seanhillenblog.com/2025/05/03/gardeners-and-herbalists-gather-in-killybegs/) _2025-05-03 · HillenSean · Sean Hillen_ Avid gardeners, herbalists and Nature lovers from countries as diverse as South Africa, England and Ukraine as well as many parts of Donegal gathered this week in Killybegs to share their knowledge about health-giving herbs and plants. The well-attended event at the Niall Mór Community and Enterprise Centre was part of the Social Inclusion and Community Activation \[…\] ## [Real SIMs for AI Agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1MFlsGUt4PVI) _2025-05-03 · **Sponsored**_ Pass 2FA and verifications with real carrier numbers via our API. ## [Have I Unraveled a Mystery About Pet Longevity?](https://thewoof.wordpress.com/2024/09/23/have-i-unraveled-a-mystery-about-pet-longevity/) _2024-09-24 · yelodoggie · Up on the Woof_ Disclaimer: What I’m about to write is purely my opinion. It’s not an attempt to give anybody advice, or direction about what to feed their pets. It’s just something I’ve been thinking about, and have recently implemented when feeding my … Continue reading →