Stories from November 2010
Child Care Providers Quick To Reject Kids With Disabilities
Federal law requires day care centers to provide reasonable accommodations for children with disabilities, but parents say finding care can be near impossible in some parts of the country.
Congress To Consider National Special Needs Parent Day
A resolution calling for the establishment of a national day to recognize the parents of children with special needs is expected to be considered as early as Tuesday in the House.
Holiday Gifts A Challenge For Kids With Disabilities
Buying gifts for kids with special needs can be tricky, experts say, stressing that it's key to consider the individual's abilities, interests and needs before making a purchase.
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Budget Woes Prompt Schools To Get Creative With Special Education
Cash-strapped school districts are getting innovative, turning to public-private partnerships, vouchers and new training programs to help meet the needs of students with disabilities.
TSA: Pat-Downs A Must For Some With Disabilities
In a letter to members of the disability community, a top TSA official says some people with disabilities will be required to undergo "alternate screening techniques including pat-downs."
Class Action Status Approved For Families Suing Over In-Home Care
A group of Illinois families fighting to maintain in-home care for their adult children with disabilities can band together in a class action lawsuit, a federal judge has decided.
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University Decision To Withdraw Student With Down Syndrome Sparks Outcry
When officials at an Oregon university decided that a 20-year-old with Down syndrome could no longer audit a ceramics class, the woman's peers responded in force.
Disability Hate Crimes Up, FBI Says
The number of hate crimes committed on the basis of disability rose in 2009, even as the overall number of hate crimes dropped, according to FBI statistics released Monday.
Marking IDEA Anniversary, Education Secretary Vows Department ‘Won’t Rest’
At a Capitol Hill gathering to honor the 35th anniversary of the IDEA, Education Secretary Arne Duncan said more needs to be done to ensure the law's promise.
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‘Temple Grandin’ Actress Gives Emmy To Self-Advocate’s Mom
The actress who won an Emmy for portraying Temple Grandin's mother in an HBO biopic about the autism self-advocate gave the award to Grandin's real life mom.
AMC Agrees To Revamp Seating For Moviegoers With Disabilities
The nation's second-largest movie theater chain will provide better seating options for people with disabilities under an agreement reached Thursday with the Justice Department.
True Smarts Of Kids With Autism Often Differ From IQ
Many children with autism are more capable academically than their IQ scores would suggest, researchers say, a finding that could have implications for the supports they receive.