Stories from August 2011
Feds Ease Special Education Funding Rules
U.S. Department of Education officials appear to be making it easier for school districts to limit spending on special education.
Smithsonian To Feature Artists With Disabilities
An exhibit debuting next week at the Smithsonian Institution will feature the work of 15 emerging artists with disabilities.
Housing Discrimination Complaints Based On Disability Up
Nearly half of all housing discrimination complaints last year were based on disability, the federal government said in a report released this week.
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School District Offers Private Tuition On The House
Some New York City kindergartners with disabilities are lucking out. They'll head to private schools this fall at taxpayer expense because there's simply no room for them in public schools.
Student-Designed Device Helps Kids Gain Independence
A group of college students is lending a hand to kids with physical disabilities by designing a special tray that allows those who use walkers to carry their belongings unassisted.
Online Bachelor’s Degree To Cater To Students With Disabilities
A first-of-its-kind program launching in January is designed to make obtaining a four-year degree more attainable for people with developmental disabilities.
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‘Parenthood’ Honored For Asperger’s Storyline
NBC's "Parenthood" is being recognized by a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-backed initiative for addressing an important public health issue on television.
Report: Vaccines Safe, Not Linked To Autism
In the first comprehensive review of vaccine safety since 1994, yet another body of medical researchers is affirming that there is no link between vaccines and autism.
Citizen Patrols Enter Hunt For Handicap Parking Violators
Volunteers equipped with smartphones are slated to hit the streets in one community to help police crack down on those who park illegally in handicap spots.
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Batman Takes On Autism
A story about a boy with autism and his love of comic books is gracing the pages of a new Batman book from DC Comics.
New Guide Offers Road Map To IEP Process
A new guide released Tuesday provides parents with a step-by-step look at how to obtain special education services from their school district.
Mental Health Services Uncertain For Adults With Autism
Nearly half of teens with autism who rely on mental health services receive them at school, leaving them vulnerable when it's time to transition to adulthood, according to a new study.