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[March 12, 2010]

A federal “vaccine court” delivered the second of a one-two punch Friday to parents who believe vaccines are to blame for their children’s autism.

[March 12, 2010]

Vaccine critics are pouncing after an autism researcher who helped conduct two studies dismissing a link between vaccines and autism finds himself under investigation.

[March 10, 2010]

The Justice Department is asking a federal court to prevent children from being admitted to an Arkansas institution, alleging mistreatment and unnecessary segregation at the facility.

[March 9, 2010]

A 26-year-old lawsuit over special education services in Baltimore public schools is drawing to a close after an agreement was reached this week.

[March 9, 2010]

A decision by an Australian court to permit the sterilization of an 11-year-old girl with severe disabilities is drawing heated debate.

[March 8, 2010]

The federal government is redoubling its efforts to crack down on civil rights violations against students with disabilities and other minority groups.