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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.
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Doctors Get Clearer Picture On Developmental Milestones For Kids With Down Syndrome
Pediatricians have little to go on in assessing when children with Down syndrome should hit various milestones. Now, a new study is detailing benchmarks specific to those with the chromosomal disorder.
Students In Special Education Continue To Face Setbacks From Pandemic
The issues that have bedeviled students' post-COVID learning recovery — absenteeism, school staffing shortages, academic disruptions — have been worse for students with disabilities, a report finds.
House Votes To Renew Autism Act As Expiration Nears
With the clock ticking, Congress is one step closer to re-upping the nation's primary autism law and allocating nearly $2 billion to address the developmental disability.
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Advocates, Families Rattled After Medicaid Waivers Mistakenly Terminated
Hundreds of people with developmental disabilities mistakenly received letters saying they would be booted from their health insurance and community-based services.
Disability Representation In Top Movies Remains ‘Stubbornly’ Low
Despite efforts to promote inclusion in Hollywood, a new report finds that representation of people with disabilities on screen has changed little since 2015.
FBI Wants To Hear From Victims Of Special Needs Trust Fund That Lost $100 Million
After a nonprofit reported $100 million missing from 1,500 trust funds for people with profound injuries and disabilities, the FBI is reaching out to victims as part of a criminal investigation.