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Law Mandates National Disability Services Clearinghouse
The federal government will soon be required to roll out a tool to help people with developmental disabilities access services in their communities.
IRS Raises ABLE Account Deposit Limit
Starting this month, individuals with disabilities can accrue more money than ever before in a special type of account that allows people to save without jeopardizing access to government benefits.
Congress Authorizes Nearly $2 Billion For Autism
With no time to spare, federal lawmakers approved a renewal of the nation's primary autism law, paving with the way for over $1.95 billion in spending to address the developmental disability.
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Already Battered Disability Providers Say More Cuts Could Be Coming
Disability service providers across the nation are struggling to maintain their offerings, with many reporting that they are turning away new referrals and discontinuing programs and it could get worse.
Walmart Enhancing Accessibility For Shoppers With Disabilities
The nation's largest retailer is piloting a new program aimed at enabling people with disabilities to shop more independently.
Trump Signals His Administration Will Investigate Debunked Link Between Vaccines And Autism
President-elect Donald Trump says he's "open to anything" when it comes to understanding the rise in autism, an approach that advocates worry could distract from making real gains for those with ASD.
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FDA Under Pressure To Finalize Ban On Shock Devices For People With Developmental Disabilities
With the White House set to change hands, advocates are calling on the FDA to finalize a ban on the use of devices that administer electric shocks to address behavior issues in those with disabilities.
Feds Seek To End Subminimum Wage Program For Those With Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Labor is proposing a sweeping new rule that would put an end to the decades-old practice of allowing employers to pay workers with disabilities less than minimum wage.
Ed Department May Require Schools To Report ‘Informal Removals’ Of Kids With Disabilities
Federal officials are eyeing changes to the types of information that schools nationwide must report about the experiences of students with disabilities.
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On Capitol Hill, Key Disability Champions Set To Depart
Some of the most prominent voices in Congress for home and community-based services, SSI reform, competitive integrated employment and other disability issues are heading for the exits.
Disability Advocates Sound Alarm Over Possible Medicaid Cuts
With Republicans set to assume control in Washington, advocates are warning that proposals are in the works to drastically reshape Medicaid and undermine the nation's community-based services system.
How Trump’s Plan To Close The Ed Department Might Impact Students With Disabilities
President-elect Donald Trump says he wants to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, but experts are split on what that would mean for students with disabilities across the nation.