Stories from March 2010
‘Forgotten’ Pair With Disabilities To Be Released, ACLU Says
Two men with disabilities will be released after more than five years in federal immigration custody just days after the ACLU intervened in their cases, attorneys say.
Nation’s Third Largest School District Pledges Special Education Makeover
Officials at Chicago Public Schools say they are set to hit the refresh button at the district's special education department amid cries from parents that change can't come soon enough.
Health Insurers Recant On Pre-Existing Conditions Loophole
After a rebuke from the president's top health care official, insurers appear to be backing off renewed efforts to exclude children with pre-existing conditions.
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White House Remains Steadfast In Support Of Disability Council Nominee
An anonymous Senate hold hampering the first-ever nomination of a person with autism to the National Council on Disability is highlighting rifts within the autism community.
Feds Ill-Equipped To Hire People With Disabilities, Survey Finds
Most federal workers say their agencies are committed to hiring people with disabilities, yet many managers report being woefully unprepared to do so, a new survey finds.
ACLU Seeks Release Of Two With Disabilities
Calling them "forgotten," the ACLU is asking for the release of two men with disabilities who have spent five years each in immigration detention centers.
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Final Health Care Votes Bring Boost For People With Disabilities
Congress approved a series of final changes Thursday to the health care overhaul plan, increasing Medicaid reimbursement rates and clarifying a series of other provisions.
Landmarks To Go Blue For Autism Awareness
A smattering of the world's most iconic buildings -- including the Empire State Building and the former Sears Tower -- will be lit blue April 2 in honor of World Autism Awareness Day.
Nation’s Top Shrink Calls Out Doctors For Ties To Drug Makers
The director of the National Institute of Mental Health is calling on psychiatrists to "transform what has become a culture of influence."
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Autism Inspires Cornell Coach
Behind Cornell's successful run to the Sweet 16 this week is the inspiration of a couple of young people with autism. And the team's coach would have it no other way.
Psychiatrists Increasingly Give Telemedicine A Shot
Psychiatrists are ready to meet you face-to-face -- no matter where you are -- using computers and the power of the internet to make mental health care far more accessible.
Teen With Autism On Track For Perfect NCAA Bracket
Alex Hermann picked every team accurately so far on his NCAA bracket. The odds of such a winning record are a staggering 1 in 13,460,000.