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Study Bolsters Evidence That Autism Runs In Families
Siblings of children with autism are about seven times more likely than others to have the developmental disability too, new research suggests.
Couple Could Lose Everything If They Get Married. New Film Reveals Painful Journey
Patrice Jetter and Garry Wickham want to get married, but they would lose their disability lifelines if they did. Their story is the subject of a new "documentary romantic comedy" on Hulu.
ADA Drop-Off Zones Set For Completion This Year At The Capitol
Two new drop-off and pick-up zones intended for visitors to the U.S. Capitol with disabilities are nearing completion and could be ready by the time lawmakers return after the November election.
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Trump Faces Backlash For Calling Harris ‘Mentally Disabled’
Disability advocates and members of both political parties are calling out former President Donald Trump after he described Vice President Kamala Harris as "mentally impaired" and "mentally disabled."
Ranking Names Best Cities For Those With Disabilities
Using dozens of metrics on everything from the economy to health care and quality of life issues, a new ranking is shedding light on which U.S. cities are the best and worst for people with disabilities.
Growing Need. Glaring Gaps. Why Mental Health Care Can Be A Struggle For Youth With Autism
People with autism and their families say they can't find adequate help in their communities before they reach a crisis point.
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Senators Push Back On Potential Changes To Subminimum Wage Program
With federal officials expected to propose a rule that could end a government program allowing people with disabilities to be paid less than minimum wage, some lawmakers are already raising red flags.
Music Fans With Disabilities Are Still Fighting Venues For Equal Access
Despite the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, music venues in particular have been slow to comply with accessibility standards and advocates say there is no excuse.
Feds Tweak Housing Program For People With Disabilities
With new guidance, federal officials are working to make it easier for people with disabilities to transition out of institutions or avoid such settings altogether.
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Inclusive Comedy Show Expands Options For Adults With Autism
Movie theaters, museums and other public spaces have taken steps to accommodate neurodivergent people. Now, a stand-up show at the famed Laugh Factory is demonstrating that comedy can be inclusive too.
Errors In Medicaid Systems Can Cost Millions And Take Years To Fix
The computer systems that many Americans rely on for Medicaid and other benefits are prone to errors. While states wait for fixes, beneficiaries risk losing access to health care and food.
School Cellphone Restrictions Prompt Disability Rights Concerns
As schools increasingly impose limits or outright bans on cellphones and other devices, disability advocates are warning that the moves could impede access to much needed assistive technology.