Stories from July 2012
Feds Make Dent In Hiring Goal
The nation's largest employer is making progress in hiring people with disabilities but still has a way to go toward fulfilling a plan calling for 100,000 new hires in five years.
Should IQ Decide Who Gets Services?
In many states, eligibility for disability services is largely defined by whether or not a person scores 70 or below on an IQ test. But a panel of judges is now questioning the practice.
In Twist, EEOC Accused Of Disability Discrimination
The federal agency tasked with ensuring that workers are treated fairly is facing allegations that it discriminated against one of its own.
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Families Happy Despite Severe Needs
Even with the severe disabilities associated with two rare chromosomal disorders, a new study finds that parents raising kids with the conditions say the experience is positive.
For People With Disabilities, Words Matter
When a reporter described someone as a "nut case" on national radio not long ago, she got an earful. And for good reason say people with disabilities and their allies.
Disability Treaty Moves Forward In Senate
An international disability rights treaty won approval from a U.S. Senate committee Thursday, opening the door for the full body to vote on whether or not to ratify the measure.
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Special Education Funding May Drop $900 Million
The nation's top education official is warning that special education programs across the country will face "devastating" budget cuts next year unless Congress acts.
Census: More Americans Have Disabilities
As the U.S. marks the 22nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, new Census data indicates that the number of people with disabilities is on the rise.
Network To Examine Disability In Film
A month-long film series on cable this fall will focus on people with disabilities as portrayed by Hollywood.
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Swimwear Designer Plucks Model With Special Needs
In what's believed to be a first, a Miami girl with Down syndrome is the new face of a major fashion designer's ad campaign.
Desperation Cited By Mom Who Abandoned Teen With Disability
An Illinois mom who abandoned her daughter with developmental disabilities at a Tennessee bar said she acted out of desperation after trying for years to place the teen in a group home.
College Urged For ‘Glee’ Character With Down Syndrome
When students on Fox's "Glee" graduated this season, many considered college. Now a Twitter campaign is calling on the show's writers to make the same plan for a character with Down syndrome.