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Ed Department: More States Failing To Meet Special Education Requirements
States are increasingly struggling to meet their obligations under IDEA, with federal officials labeling a growing number of states as deficient multiple years in a row.
Fossil Suggests Neanderthals Cared For Child With Down Syndrome
A fossilized ear bone is providing evidence that a Neanderthal child with Down syndrome lived to be at least 6-years-old and was cared for by others.
Social Security, SSI Increase May Disappoint
Social Security and SSI benefits are expected to rise again next year, according a new estimate, but probably not by as much as last time.
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With Growing Demand, Yelp Adds Accessibility Details To Business Listings
Yelp says it is dramatically increasing information about accessibility in listings on its site for restaurants and other locations, while also pushing businesses to become more inclusive.
Special Education Enrollment Hits All-Time High
There are a record number of students with disabilities in the nation's schools, new data shows.
Quiet Zones, Fidgets And Ear Muffs: Parades And Festivals Add Sensory Accommodations
From state fairs to local parades to Pride festivals, events are adding quiet areas and other tools for those with autism and sensory issues.
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Adults With Disabilities Asked To Make Way For Foster Kids
Families say they are feeling pressured by state officials to move their loved ones with disabilities in order to allow foster children to use the homes where they now live.
Justice Department Cites States For Disability Rights Violations
A quarter century after a landmark Supreme Court decision affirming the rights of people with disabilities to live in the community, federal officials are cracking down on ADA violations in multiple states.
Google Releasing Bevy Of Accessibility Improvements
Google is unveiling a slew of accessibility updates while also announcing new efforts to support people with disabilities creating content online.
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Schools Missed Thousands Of Kids For Special Ed Referrals During COVID
A new report reveals huge numbers of children with disabilities were never evaluated for crucial services — with alarming implications.
FDA Ban On Shock Devices For Those With Developmental Disabilities Faces New Hurdle
With the FDA poised to again ban the use of electric shock devices on people with developmental disabilities, advocates are warning that some in Congress are quietly trying to circumvent their plans.
FBI Investigates Autism Centers, Which Have Exploded In Growth
The FBI is investigating possible Medicaid fraud in the treatment of autism in one state, according to sources with knowledge of the investigation, as program spending has surged in recent years.