Stories from October 2009
Disability Accommodations Vary Widely At Nation’s Colleges
One in 10 college students has a disability but the federal government needs to do more to accommodate these students, a new report finds.
Halloween No Time For Mental Health Stereotypes, NAMI Says
With Halloween quickly approaching, there are more than ghosts and goblins to watch out for.
Obama Signs Bill Giving Disability Hate Crimes Protections
An expanded hate crimes bill signed into law Wednesday makes it a federal offense to commit a crime against a person based on their disability.
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New Rules Threaten In-Home Care Services, Advocates Say
Measures designed to prevent fraud among California home health aides could leave people with disabilities to fend for themselves starting next week.
‘Rapid Weight Gain’ Found In Kids On Psychiatric Meds
Children are packing on as many as 20 pounds within the first three months of use, a study finds.
Judge Slams Tactic Insurers Use To Deny Autism Coverage
California insurers are wrong to deny autism treatment coverage because providers are not state licensed, a judge says.
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Down Syndrome Diagnoses Up As More Women Delay Motherhood
More British women are learning that their babies will have Down syndrome, but with 9 in 10 terminating their pregnancies births remain steady, new research shows.
Drug Maker Pfizer Creates Unit To Tackle Autism
In what is believed to be a first of its kind move, drug maker Pfizer has launched an autism research unit to identify new treatments for the developmental disorder.
Artist With Autism Puts Extraordinary Memory To Work
A 20-minute flyover is all Stephen Wiltshire needs to create a stunningly detailed skyline drawing from memory. Now, the artist who has autism is taking on New York City.
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Yoga Keeps Anxiety In Check For People With Special Needs
Samantha Carlson, 9, typically goes a mile a minute. But after just two months of practicing yoga, the girl with special needs has learned to calm down.
Crumbling Sidewalks Spell Trouble For Mobility Device Users
Across the country, crumbling sidewalks are relegating wheelchair users to the streets and that means trouble, advocates say.
Hate Crimes Bill Protecting People With Disabilities Headed To White House
The Senate approved legislation Thursday to make crimes committed against a person based on their disability a federal offense.