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PBS Kids Show To Feature Main Characters With Autism
In a first, a new PBS Kids series showcasing a cast of neurodiverse characters is headed to television.
At Maggiano’s Little Italy, A Cooking Class For Adults With Intellectual Disabilities
When a mom learned that the restaurant hosts cooking classes for kids, she proposed a similar class designed for people like her 53-year-old son, who has a disability.
Latinos Lose Out On State’s Disability Services. These Initiatives Bridge The Gap
Latinos often have difficulty accessing services to help their children with developmental disabilities, but some nonprofits are stepping in to help.
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Civil Rights Commission To Examine Special Ed Teacher Shortages
An independent federal agency is set to investigate how teacher shortages are impacting the growing number of students with disabilities across the nation.
What Trump’s Win Could Mean For Medicaid, Disability Programs
With former President Donald Trump returning to the White House, advocates say they are bracing for his administration to push major changes to programs that people with disabilities rely on.
State Settles Lawsuit Over Housing Individuals With Disabilities In Nursing Homes
In a settlement with the Justice Department, one state has agreed to do more to prevent needless isolation of thousands of people with disabilities who were confined to nursing homes.
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New Project To Track People With Down Syndrome From Birth To Adulthood
An ambitious new research effort seeks to follow thousands of individuals with Down syndrome from infancy to adulthood in order to learn more about the chromosomal disorder.
Severe Autism Leaves Many Families Frantic
Experts say children with severe autism need steady, intensive behavioral therapy and medication, but many families say it is difficult if not impossible to get the help their kids need.
Delta Seeks Approval For Seats To Accommodate Wheelchairs In Flight
Plans are moving forward to allow people with disabilities to remain in their wheelchairs when they travel on commercial aircraft.
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This College Is Launching An Academy For Adults With Autism
The program is meant to fill a gap in services for individuals on the spectrum who are no longer eligible to receive public school-provided support.
Justice Department Settles With Cubs Over Alleged ADA Violations
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.
DSP Wages Up, But Disability Providers Still Struggling To Maintain Services
Hourly pay is on the rise for direct support professionals, but advocates say that doesn't appear to be enough to forestall the barriers facing people with developmental disabilities seeking services.