Stories from July 2011
Study: Bullying More Common Among Students With Disabilities
Kids with disabilities and other special health care needs are at increased risk for bullying and generally show less motivation to succeed in school, new research indicates.
Drug To Treat Down Syndrome Could Be Near
As most scientific efforts focus on finding a reliable prenatal test to screen for Down syndrome, one researcher is instead looking to use medication to treat the disorder.
TSA Takes Heat For Alleged Disability Discrimination
A New York man with special needs is taking action after he says he was denied a job with the Transportation Security Administration because of his disability.
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Respite Care To Get Boost From Feds
Caregivers of those with disabilities may soon have an easier time accessing respite care services, thanks to $1.1 million in grants designed to strengthen such programs.
Protests Mark ADA Anniversary
On the 21st anniversary of the ADA, advocates are demonstrating across the U.S. against a proposal that would set guidelines on when workers with disabilities can be paid less than minimum wage.
Licensing Of Behavior Analysts Called Into Question
As autism advocates press for laws requiring that private health insurers cover behavior therapy, the question of who should license therapy providers is emerging as key.
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Debt Crisis May Spell Trouble For Disability Benefits
People with disabilities could go without Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, benefits come August if lawmakers are unable to reach an agreement to raise the nation's debt ceiling.
State Looks To Curb School’s Use Of Electric Shock
After years of controversy surrounding a Massachusetts school that administers electric shocks to people with developmental disabilities, the state is taking steps to restrict the practice.
Mom Punched Amid Service Dog Dispute At McDonald’s
When a Georgia mom took her children to McDonald's, she probably never imagined she would be punched in the face. But that's just what happened and it allegedly hinged on the kids' service dog.
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TV Show To Tackle Dating With Disabilities
The dating life of people with disabilities will be the focus of a new reality show on British television dubbed "The Undateables."
Lawmakers Push For Full Funding Of IDEA
A group of U.S. senators wants the federal government to fully fund special education for the first time ever and they're proposing that higher cigarette taxes are the way to pay for it.
Autism Insurance Settlements Ill-Conceived, Advocates Say
California officials claimed a win earlier this month after striking deals with two private insurers to cover autism behavior therapy, but now some advocates are calling the settlements a "sham."