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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.
In a first-of-its-kind move, a popular theme park will offer a discrete way for visitors to alert staff throughout the park that they may need extra help even if their disability isn't apparent.
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In a move that could have nationwide implications, an appeals court revived a lawsuit by families who sued over one state's policy of not funding special education programs at religious schools.
The number of American children and adults diagnosed with autism increased 175% in roughly a decade, according to new research that shows an uptick among certain groups appears to be driving the trend.
With wider doors and hallways, special equipment, a desensitization room and more, the clinic offers people with a wide range of disabilities a place where "patients dictate the pace of the work."
Schools struggled to fill teaching positions — especially those focused on serving students with disabilities — even as classes got underway this fall, data shows.
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Walmart is accused of firing an employee for missing work to recover from seizures, one of three lawsuits related to disability accommodations that the company has agreed to settle for $175,000.
Sensory-friendly Broadway shows have been offered for years, but a new initiative aims to accommodate people with autism at regular performances held on some of the most prominent stages in theater.
Despite its controversial history, new guidance to the nation's pediatricians recommends that permanent contraception should be an option for individuals with intellectual disability.
Byron Lewis is an imposing 6-foot-4, 280-pound senior, a standout lineman who has dreams of winning a state championship this year and possibly playing in college. Oh, and by the way, he has autism.
Federal officials are imposing a record-setting $50 million penalty on the nation's largest airline for disability rights violations, a sum 25 times higher than any previous fine for similar issues.
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In an effort to bolster employment for individuals with autism and other disabilities, Wells Fargo is partnering with a university to help Fortune 500 companies create neurodiversity initiatives.
In most cases, adults with disabilities who are assigned legal guardians to take charge of their affairs are not represented by lawyers to protect their interests, according to data from one state.
A new analysis of federal civil rights data finds stark disparities in advanced courses, dual-enrollment classes and college admission tests.
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