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Tim Walz’s Son Gus Brings Disabilities To National Stage
Tim Walz didn't mention the word disability once while accepting the Democratic vice presidential nomination this week, but it was his son Gus, who has disabilities, who stole the show.
30% Of LGBTQ Students Diagnosed With Disability, Twice The Rate Of Kids Overall
Three in 10 LGBTQ youth have at least one formal disability diagnosis, according to a new report, a dual identity that makes them uniquely vulnerable to in-school victimization and exclusion.
Nearly $1 Billion In Funds For Disability Services Left Unspent
In one state alone, almost $1 billion allocated for IDD services was left on the table, even as some people with disabilities said they needed more help.
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To Speed Autism Diagnosis, Researchers Turn To AI
A machine learning model can identify most children with autism before the age of 2, research suggests, potentially accelerating the process of getting a diagnosis.
Nationwide Shortage Of Special Educators Plagues Districts
As the school year kicks off, there are not nearly enough teachers trained to support students with disabilities across much of the country.
School Incident Lands Teen With Autism In Prison For 5 Years
The case has raised concerns among some parents of kids with disabilities who worry what precedent it will set for teenagers with autism who have a "bad day."
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For Children With Rare Diseases, A Push To Reduce The ‘Diagnostic Odyssey’
Kids with extremely rare genetic diseases often spend years going through medical tests and appointments with specialists to find out what's going on, but one state is taking steps to ease the process.
Millions Headed To States To Support Disability Housing
Federal officials are sending millions of dollars to states in an effort to provide better housing options for people with disabilities.
Psychiatrists Often Unavailable To Those On Medicaid
Many people with developmental disabilities who rely on Medicaid require mental health care, but new research finds that even among clinicians who accept Medicaid, getting an appointment is tough.
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Why Children With Autism Are Drowning
Data suggests that drowning is the leading cause of death for kids with autism. Often, they can be attracted to the serene qualities of water as a "low-sensory area" that eases nerves, experts say.
Census Rethinking How To Count Disability Population
After facing an uproar for trying to change the way it counts the number of Americans with disabilities, the Census Bureau will meet with advocates concerned about the potential for a severe undercount.
For Parents Of Kids With Disabilities, Summer Has Posed Care Challenges
Limited options for camp and difficulty with disrupted routines leave families struggling to patch together child care.