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Disability Advocates Sound Alarm Over Possible Medicaid Cuts

Living

She Got Seizures At 17 Months Old. So Her Dad Wrote A Musical About Epilepsy And Empathy

Education

How Trump’s Plan To Close The Ed Department Might Impact Students With Disabilities

Living

Nike Rolls Out Backpack Prioritizing Accessibility

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Living

Surfing Offers Therapeutic Experience For Children With IDD

Parents say surf therapy is a welcome respite, offering children with mobility issues or sensory sensitivity a chance to overcome those challenges and build confidence as they catch a wave.

November 19, 2024
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Politics & Law

Census Hits Pause On Revising Disability Questions

The Census will not make any changes to the way it counts the number of Americans with disabilities for at least two years following concerns that planned updates could lead to a severe undercount.

November 15, 2024

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Living

TJ Maxx Selling Apparel Created By Neurodiverse Artists

Hundreds of TJ Maxx stores are offering apparel designed and created by people on the autism spectrum as part of a new partnership.

November 14, 2024

Politics & Law

Caregivers Hope Trump Makes Good On Proposal To Help Them Financially

President-elect Donald Trump's campaign announcement that he will propose tax breaks to ease the strain on family caregivers is welcome news to many facing that challenge.

November 14, 2024

Education

School Bans 9-Year-Old’s Seizure Alert Service Dog, Lawsuit Says

The parents of a boy who is nonverbal and has multiple disabilities allege that school officials banned his service dog over behaviors that were intended to alert others of the child's seizures.

November 13, 2024
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Autism

PBS Kids Show To Feature Main Characters With Autism

In a first, a new PBS Kids series showcasing a cast of neurodiverse characters is headed to television.

November 12, 2024

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Living

At Maggiano’s Little Italy, A Cooking Class For Adults With Intellectual Disabilities


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Health & Behavior

Latinos Lose Out On State’s Disability Services. These Initiatives Bridge The Gap

Latinos often have difficulty accessing services to help their children with developmental disabilities, but some nonprofits are stepping in to help.

November 12, 2024
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Education

Civil Rights Commission To Examine Special Ed Teacher Shortages

An independent federal agency is set to investigate how teacher shortages are impacting the growing number of students with disabilities across the nation.

November 11, 2024

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Politics & Law

What Trump’s Win Could Mean For Medicaid, Disability Programs

With former President Donald Trump returning to the White House, advocates say they are bracing for his administration to push major changes to programs that people with disabilities rely on.

November 8, 2024
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Politics & Law

State Settles Lawsuit Over Housing Individuals With Disabilities In Nursing Homes

In a settlement with the Justice Department, one state has agreed to do more to prevent needless isolation of thousands of people with disabilities who were confined to nursing homes.

November 8, 2024

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Down Syndrome

New Project To Track People With Down Syndrome From Birth To Adulthood

An ambitious new research effort seeks to follow thousands of individuals with Down syndrome from infancy to adulthood in order to learn more about the chromosomal disorder.

November 7, 2024

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Autism

Severe Autism Leaves Many Families Frantic


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Living

Delta Seeks Approval For Seats To Accommodate Wheelchairs In Flight

Plans are moving forward to allow people with disabilities to remain in their wheelchairs when they travel on commercial aircraft.

November 5, 2024

Autism

This College Is Launching An Academy For Adults With Autism

The program is meant to fill a gap in services for individuals on the spectrum who are no longer eligible to receive public school-provided support.

November 5, 2024

Living

Justice Department Settles With Cubs Over Alleged ADA Violations

The agreement settles a two-year-old lawsuit alleging that the $1 billion renovation of one of the most famous venues in baseball relegated fans with disabilities to the worst seats in the house.

November 5, 2024
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