Stories from July 2010
Judge Slams Nursing Homes Over Scare Tactics
A federal judge told a number of Illinois nursing home operators in a ruling this week that they must stop using propaganda to dissuade residents from moving into the community.
Obama Signs Bill Ensuring Funding For Independent Living Centers
The president signed legislation Thursday designed to close a funding loophole threatening the nation's independent living centers, which offer services to those with disabilities.
Move Over Dogs: Cats Offer Therapeutic Benefit Too
A unique partnership that is bringing shelter kittens into treatment centers for those with cerebral palsy is yielding benefits for both animals and people alike.
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Special Education Cutoff At Age 20 Sparks Legal Action
Advocates in Hawaii are heading to court hoping to force the state to allow students with disabilities to stay in school until age 22, as is the case in many parts of the country.
Expected Changes In DSM-V Leave Some Questioning Who’s Normal
With several new diagnoses expected in the forthcoming edition of the DSM, a group of leading mental health professionals is questioning whether anyone will still be considered "normal."
Controversial Autism Supplement Pulled From Stores
The maker of a dietary supplement some parents use to treat autism symptoms is ending sales of the product just weeks after the FDA raised concerns over the drug's safety.
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Breaths Could Offer Communication, Mobility For Those With Severe Disabilities
The ability to communicate or move around independently could soon be as simple as breathing for individuals with even the most severe disabilities thanks to a new device.
Disability Rights Take Center Stage As President, Stars Honor ADA Birthday
A star-studded White House celebration marked the 20th anniversary of the ADA Monday, the same day a public service announcement was unveiled honoring the cause.
Couple’s Parenting Ability Called Into Question Over Their Disabilities
A Missouri couple with disabilities is finally getting to take their infant daughter home two months after state officials seized her alleging they could not properly care for the girl.
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Public Largely Ignorant Of Those With Developmental Disabilities, Survey Finds
A new survey of Georgia residents suggests that many Americans don't interact with and are generally unaware of the issues facing people with developmental disabilities.
In House First, Congressman In Wheelchair To Preside On ADA Anniversary
The first member of the House of Representatives with quadriplegia will preside over the governing body on Monday in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Generational Divide Creates Split Over Institutions
In the latest chapter of a running battle between old and new, Virginia families are at odds over whether an institution for those with disabilities should be rebuilt or dismantled.