Stories from March 2011
‘Temple Grandin’ Honored With Peabody Award
More than a year after premiering on HBO, a biopic about autism self-advocate Temple Grandin will pick up a Peabody Award.
Amid Abuse Concerns, New Group Home Safeguards Unveiled
Weeks after a newspaper investigation uncovered widespread abuse at New York group homes, state officials are making changes, but advocates say they don't go far enough.
Hollywood Sightseeing Tours Violate ADA, Suit Alleges
The Ms. Wheelchair California Pageant is suing a prominent Hollywood, Calif. tour provider alleging that its buses are inaccessible in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Better Data Sought On Autism And Wandering
Though wandering has long been a concern within the autism community, no one knows exactly how many are affected by it. Now, a handful of organizations are banding together to find out.
Medicaid Waiver Waiting List Triggers Federal Lawsuit
A federal class action lawsuit is seeking relief for more than 19,000 Florida residents with developmental disabilities who are on a years-long waiting list for community-based services.
Disability Groups To End Lobbying Partnership
After eight years, The Arc and United Cerebral Palsy are calling it quits on their joint lobbying effort -- the Disability Policy Collaboration -- which will disband effective Friday.
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Schools’ Special Education Woes May Lead To State Takeover
An Illinois school district is facing a possible state takeover or even dissolution, all due to problems with its special education program.
Models With Down Syndrome Focus Of New Agency
A modeling agency specifically for children and young adults with Down syndrome is launching this month in Ireland and it is believed to be the first of its kind in the world.
Singers With Disabilities To Perform At Academy Of Country Music Awards
A group of young adults with developmental disabilities will perform with country music star Darius Rucker during the Academy of Country Music Awards this Sunday on CBS.
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Housing Increasingly A Struggle For Those With Special Needs
The number of Americans with disabilities who live in dire housing situations is on the rise, a new report indicates.
Kate Winslet To Pen Autism Book
Actress Kate Winslet is writing a book to promote autism awareness that will feature a series of celebrity self-portraits.
Feds Broaden Workplace Protections To Include ‘Invisible Disabilities’
New rules expanding what qualifies as a disability for the purpose of job discrimination protections are set to be published Friday in the Federal Register.