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Closed captioning for television and movies has remained largely unchanged for decades, but a new design aims to give people with disabilities a better idea of what's happening on screen.
Autism researchers are facing massive cuts to federal funding, misinformation about the condition they study and worrisome policy announcements.
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The 50th anniversary of the Willowbrook consent decree, which was a catalyst for the group home movement, comes at a precarious time for people with disabilities.
President Trump wants to cut $163 billion in federal spending next year, potentially zeroing out key disability programs, some of which are already pausing services because they're running out of money.
A Disney movie about a sixth grader with cerebral palsy who's nonverbal and uses a wheelchair will receive a special honor from the people behind the Emmy Awards.
Some students with disabilities attending Defense Department schools are being underserved due to staff shortages and high turnover among special education personnel, government investigators found.
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A dispute at an apartment complex for individuals with developmental disabilities has escalated into a civil rights challenge over what types of housing should be available for this population.
Amid rising concern about drowning among children with autism, a new effort is underway to help kids with cognitive, physical and developmental needs across the country learn to be safe in the water.
Much of what the Trump administration envisions for special education is likely illegal, critics say. Here's what can happen if it goes through anyway.
The U.S. Department of Justice grants provided legal services for crime victims with disabilities and helped support emerging lawyers who represent victims regarding their legal rights.
The future of the nation's disability services is on the line, advocates say, as Congress reconvenes to consider legislation that could chop billions from Medicaid.
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The NIH is reportedly amassing private medical records from federal and commercial databases for a "disease registry" to track Americans with autism prompting concerns about patient privacy.
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to consider a case that may have major implications for the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Thousands of families lost their homes in the fires that swept through Los Angeles earlier this year. For those who have children with disabilities, starting anew has been particularly challenging.
