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Proposed Cuts May Put Medicaid Services On The Chopping Block
The future of Medicaid, which many people with disabilities rely on, hangs in the balance as House Republicans push for deep budget cuts that could drastically reshape it.
Trump Establishes Commission Targeting Autism, Other Conditions
President Donald Trump is tapping newly confirmed U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead a commission charged with addressing autism and other "health burdens."
‘D Word’ Billboards Aim To Get People Talking About Disabilities
A series of 14-by-48-foot billboards with a gigantic "#DWord" as the dominant visual are part of a campaign to let people know that "disability is not a bad word."
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Teacher Allegedly Fired For Refusing To Alter Special Ed Test Scores
The former teacher claims in legal filings that she was pressured to alter test scores to make fewer students eligible for special education and her refusal led to her dismissal.
Disney Sued Over Stricter Criteria For Disability Passes
A class-action lawsuit accuses Disney of discriminating against people with disabilities after the company made major changes to the way it provides accommodations at its theme parks.
Push To Dismantle Ed Department Fuels Worries About Special Education
As President Donald Trump doubles down on his pledge to shutter the U.S. Department of Education, the ramifications for students with disabilities could be severe, advocates say.
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Father Creating Career Path For Thousands With Autism
Backed by $1 million in funding, a tech entrepreneur is establishing a workforce academy to train people with autism to repair cellphones and other electronics so they can become financially independent.
People With Disabilities Say Budget Cuts Would ‘Bring Us Backward’
Proposed cuts at the state level and fears over federal changes to Medicaid have people with disabilities and their caregivers on edge.
Disney Tweaks Approach To Disability Access
Disney is making a small — but potentially significant — change to its accommodations for visitors with disabilities.
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Uber Adds Option For Riders With Service Animals
Uber is introducing a new feature to better accommodate passengers with disabilities who have long complained that they face discrimination from drivers.
First-Of-Its-Kind Specialty Hospital Opens For Children With Disabilities
The hospital can treat patients ages 5 to 21 with complex conditions, including autism, providing comprehensive medical, behavioral and clinical services during stays lasting as long as six months.
Students With Disabilities Are Entitled To Job Training. Many Don’t Get It
There's a half-billion-dollar federal program that is supposed to help students with disabilities get into the workforce, but most parents — and even some school officials — don't know it exists.