Stories from April 2010
Fragile X Drug Shows Promise, Could Aid Those With Autism
Positive results from a small drug trial suggest that medication to treat the core symptoms of fragile X, and potentially autism, could be on the way.
Five Appointed To Federal Autism Research Committee
A self-advocate and Autism Speaks' chief science officer are among the latest appointees to a federal committee tasked with guiding autism research priorities.
Documentary On Couple With Down Syndrome Tops At Tribeca
A documentary exploring the relationship of a couple with Down syndrome earned a top prize Thursday evening at the renowned Tribeca Film Festival.
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Advocates Worry About Public Associating Asperger’s With Violence
The murder conviction this week of a Massachusetts teen with Asperger's syndrome has advocates worried that the public will falsely assume others with the disorder are also violent.
In Shift, Nation’s Largest District To Mainstream Most Special Education Students
New York City is looking to place nearly all but the most severely limited special education students into mainstream schools by fall 2011.
Poll Shows Public Support For Community Living
A poll released Wednesday indicates that a majority of Americans support legislation that would allow people with disabilities to choose community-based care over nursing homes.
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Students With Intellectual Disabilities Score Capitol Hill Internships
Members of Congress are teaming up with a Washington, DC-area postsecondary program to offer young adults with intellectual disabilities internships on Capitol Hill.
Proposed Special Needs Communities Stir Debate
Conflict is brewing in Florida between families who want to establish retirement-style communities for adults with developmental disabilities and those who favor community living.
Man With Cerebral Palsy Gives New Teachers Insider’s Perspective
Wilson Buswell communicates by blinking and staring and he's using his experience to teach special educators how to include those with even the most extreme needs.
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FCC Puts Focus On Web Accessibility
Nearly 40 percent of Americans without high-speed internet have disabilities, according to the first-ever federal working paper on internet accessibility.
When Disability Means No Inhibition
Parents of those with developmental disabilities often worry about their child's vulnerability, but when kids have Williams syndrome that concern takes on a whole new dimension.
Effort To Move People With Disabilities Out Of Nursing Homes Has Slow Start
An ambitious federal program intended to dramatically reduce the number of people with disabilities unnecessarily living in nursing homes is having mixed results.