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Autism Takes Center Stage As RFK Jr. Nomination For HHS Secretary Advances
Despite concerns about his history promoting a debunked link between autism and vaccines, a key U.S. Senate panel advanced Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to become the nation's health secretary.
Proms Expected To Draw Those With IDD From Around The Globe
Thousands of teens and adults with disabilities will be welcomed at proms worldwide all on a single night ahead of Valentine's Day.
Watchdog Says Residents Waiting Months To Leave Institution
As residents with developmental disabilities leave an institution following reports of mistreatment, a watchdog finds that many are waiting too long or that they're being sent to other large facilities.
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Device May Be Headed To Market That Could Help Diagnose Autism Earlier
Research shows that atypical reactions to light in a child's pupils are an indicator of autism. Now a manufacturer is aiming to bring a device that detects this to clinics across the country.
Advocates Decry Trump For Blaming Plane Crash On People With Disabilities
Over a dozen disability advocacy groups are blasting President Donald Trump for baselessly implicating federal workers with disabilities in the deadly American Airlines plane crash near Washington, D.C.
Children’s Books Recognized For Inclusive Storylines
Several books are gaining accolades for their portrayal of the disability experience as part of a special set of awards handed out alongside the venerable Newbery and Caldecott Medals.
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HHS Nominee RFK Jr. Declines To Reject Vaccine-Autism Link
Under questioning from multiple lawmakers at his Senate confirmation hearing, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dodged demands that he concede there is no link between vaccines and autism.
Trump Effort To Freeze Federal Funding Sows Confusion For Medicaid, Disability Programs
The Trump administration is walking back a directive to pause trillions of dollars in government spending that bred uncertainty about the impact on everything from Medicaid to special education.
A Blind Boy Went Viral After The LA Fires. But What Happens When The Internet Moves On?
Despite an outpouring of support after the Eaton fire, experts say Grayson Roberts and other children with disabilities face challenges in homes and schools not set up for their needs.
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Bill Gates Suggests He Would Be Diagnosed With Autism If He Were A Child Now
One of the world's richest men says that he may be neurodivergent and would likely be diagnosed with autism if he were a child today.
Researchers Concerned About Trump Pause On Grant Reviews
Scientists studying developmental disabilities and other conditions are trying to assess the impact after federal health officials halted communications, travel and public activities.
Inclusive Design Trend Begins To Emerge
For generations, autism and other cognitive disorders have largely been neglected when it comes to interior design, but that's gradually beginning to change.