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Amid Shortage Of DSPs, Disability Advocates Push For Nationwide Head Count
The federal government is weighing whether to start tracking the number of DSPs, a move advocates call a critical first step in easing the nation's dire shortage of workers caring for people with IDD.
13-Year-Old With Cerebral Palsy Stuck In The ER Since Christmas
Her parents, hospital officials, advocates and state officials want to find a placement, but there's no place else to go.
PBS Kids To Launch New Show About Characters With Autism
A first-of-its-kind children's show featuring a main character with autism and his neurodiverse friends is set to premiere this fall.
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Report: Charter Schools Are Failing Students With Disabilities
Overall, charters have delivered on the promise of better outcomes for marginalized children, researchers find — just not for those in special ed.
Billions Are Spent On IDD Services Annually. Where Does It All Go?
The federal government spent $80.6 billion to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in 2021 alone. A new report breaks down where it went.
State Protection And Advocacy Organization Under Investigation
An organization that serves as the watchdog for how one state treats people with disabilities is under federal review after a series of complaints.
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Man With Disability Made To Leave His Seat At Raffi Show
Stefan Burn was excited to see Raffi, but before the show could start, he and his parents were told that the children's singer would not perform unless they moved from their front-row seats.
Home Depot Tweaks Hiring Process To Aid Those With Developmental Disabilities
One of the nation's largest retailers is teaming up with disability advocates to make its hiring procedures more welcoming toward job applicants with disabilities.
Survey Finds Broad Dissatisfaction With Disability Representation In Movies, TV
Hollywood could get a major boost if film and television shows paid more attention to depictions of disabilities, data suggests.
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Inclusive Playgrounds Allow Children Of All Abilities To Play
While many playgrounds have at least some inclusive components, advocates and parents of children with disabilities are pushing for more play spaces to be entirely friendly to those of all abilities.
Feds Weighing Changes To Subminimum Wage Program
Federal officials are rethinking the government program that allows people with disabilities to be paid less than minimum wage, with a new proposal expected soon.
For Students In Special Ed, Transitional Schools Bridge Gap Between High School And Employment
The schools provide a bridge from school to the workforce through specialized instruction, social-emotional learning and opportunities to complete paid work at local companies.