Stories from January 2011
Awards Hat Trick For Claire Danes In ‘Temple Grandin’
Actress Claire Danes scored a third major award Sunday night for her portrayal of autism self-advocate Temple Grandin in an HBO biopic.
Snowstorms Create Accessibility Challenges
The seemingly endless snowstorms blanketing much of the country are proving especially tough on those with disabilities.
Court Upholds Involuntary Commitments For People With Disabilities
A law allowing people with developmental disabilities to be committed involuntarily without any conviction of wrongdoing is constitutional, the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled.
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Girl With Down Syndrome Aims For Inclusion In ‘Fancy Nancy’
A California girl with Down syndrome is in the running to be featured in the popular children's book series, "Fancy Nancy."
In Nation’s Largest District, 1 In 3 Suspensions Handed To Kids In Special Education
As the number of school suspensions grew dramatically in New York City over the last decade, students with disabilities appear to have fared among the worst, a new report indicates.
People With Disabilities Confined Involuntarily For Decades, Suit Alleges
A class action lawsuit claims three Texas residents with intellectual disabilities have been institutionalized for a combined 130-plus years without any review and they may not be alone.
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Super Bowl Gear To Benefit Those With Developmental Disabilities
The towels that fans will wave in the stands at the Super Bowl next week will support not only the players on the field, but also people with developmental disabilities.
Flawed Autism-Vaccine Article By Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Removed From Salon.com
Amid a slew of evidence disputing any link between autism and vaccines, the online magazine Salon.com has retracted a 2005 report on the topic co-published in Rolling Stone.
Obama Eyes Social Security Fix Without Cutting Benefits
President Barack Obama called for a "bipartisan solution to strengthen Social Security" -- which includes SSI for those with disabilities -- during his State of the Union address Tuesday.
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Disability Rights Advocates Alarmed Over New College Admissions Policy
A new rule allowing community college officials in North Carolina to deny admission to students who pose a threat to school safety has disability advocates crying foul.
Under Pressure, Schools Reverse Course On Special Needs Scholarships
Faced with the threat of legal action, four Oklahoma school districts are agreeing to follow through on a state mandated special education scholarship program after all.
Courts Enforcing ADA Often Tough To Access
Security concerns appear to be trumping accessibility at some federal courthouses, making it tough for those with disabilities to use the very courts that enforce accessibility laws.