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Pottery Barn Adds To Accessible Furniture Line
A major player in home furnishings is expanding its collection of products designed to better accommodate people with disabilities.
Colin Farrell Launches Foundation To Help Adults With Intellectual Disabilities
The actor has launched a foundation as his son James, who has Angelman syndrome, is on the cusp of turning 21 when most people with intellectual disabilities age out of assistance programs.
As Deadline Looms, Congress Weighs Future Of Autism Act
With the nation's primary autism law set to expire, federal lawmakers are inching forward on renewing roughly $2 billion in spending on the developmental disability, but leaving little time to spare.
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Researchers: Higher Special Education Funding Not Tied To Better Outcomes
An early look at new special ed datasets reveals massive inconsistencies in how many kids states are identifying for services, how much is spent on them and whether that funding yields results.
Overtime Mandate Has Disability Providers Considering Service Cuts, Advocates Say
Millions more workers will soon qualify for overtime pay and advocates are warning that the changes are likely to further erode the availability of developmental disability services.
Food Truck Is A Dream For Lifelong Friends, One Of Whom Has Down Syndrome
Chas Lecy and David Kaetterhenry, who has Down syndrome, became fast friends in elementary school. Now, more than 20 years later, they're in business together.
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HBO’s Max Brings Back Kids’ Show Featuring Characters With Disabilities
New episodes of a groundbreaking children's show centering on characters who all have various disabilities are heading to television.
As Autism Treatment Spending Rises, Controversial Therapy Is The Main Option For Families
The practice called applied behavior analysis is the overwhelming option for early intervention, but some people with autism and their families have criticized it.
Walmart To Offer Carts For Shoppers With Disabilities At Every Store
The nation's largest retailer is planning to provide special carts at every one of its locations designed to alleviate the need for caregivers to push both a cart and a wheelchair while shopping.
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‘It’s So Broken Right Now’: How A Voc Rehab Agency Failed To Help People Find Work
An analysis finds the state agency helped fewer and fewer people with disabilities find jobs, and those who did were often funneled into positions as fast-food workers, janitors, stockers or cashiers.
This City Has Become A Top Travel Destination For Those With Autism. Here’s Why
With more than 30 certified autism-aware and trained restaurants, hotels, attractions and services, a popular beach destination is prioritizing the needs of people on the spectrum and their families.
Feds To Enforce Accessibility Standards For Medical Equipment
The U.S. Department of Justice is finalizing a new rule aimed at increasing the availability of exam tables, weight scales and other diagnostic equipment that's accessible to people with disabilities.