Stories from August 2010
Social Security Accused Of Employment Discrimination
Workers with disabilities are pursuing a class action suit alleging that they are being discriminated against by the unlikeliest of employers: the Social Security Administration.
AirTran Fined For Lack Of Disability Accomodations
AirTran Airways is facing a $500,000 federal fine for failing to accommodate fliers with disabilities.
No Autism-Vaccine Link, Court Finds
Siding with a "vaccine court" decision from last year, a federal appeals court ruled late last week that vaccines are not to blame for autism.
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‘Temple Grandin’ Snags Five Emmys
A biopic about autism self-advocate Temple Grandin won five Emmy awards Sunday night including best made-for-television movie.
Appeals Court Says Family Can Seek Damages For ‘Lost Opportunity’
A federal appeals court decision this week may open the door for families to seek damages in cases where a child's need for special services is ignored.
Couple Accused Of Bilking $380,000 In Autism Services
A California couple is accused of defrauding their school district and health insurer, all in what they say was an effort to secure the best services for their child with autism.
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Jobless Rate 60 Percent Higher For Americans With Disabilities, Report Shows
A first-of-its-kind look at disability employment released Wednesday indicates that just 1 in 5 people with disabilities are employed and they're disproportionately working part-time.
Stem Cell Ruling Leaves Some Disability Research In Limbo
A court action earlier this week halting federal funding for research involving human embryonic stem cells is leaving some research into developmental disabilities up in the air.
Autism Helps Scientists Understand Complexity Of Social Development
Socialization is among the hardest of tasks for individuals with autism, but now those with the developmental disorder are helping scientists understand how complex the process is.
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Disability No Barrier For Talented Artist
A genetic disorder is leaving Jessica Blinkhorn with increasingly limited control over her body, but that's not stopping her from producing awe-inspiring drawings.
Despite Reforms, Problems With Restraint And Seclusion Persist
Amid a national push for limits on the use of restraint and seclusion in schools, compliance remains elusive two years after Iowa implemented new rules of its own.
‘Drive-By’ ADA Lawsuits Have Business Owners On Edge
Some Florida business owners say they feel under siege by private citizens who are aggressively filing lawsuits alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.