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Hulu To Debut Autism Comedy

A new television show starring and created by a comedian on the spectrum is set to premiere.

March 19, 2024
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Madonna Accused Of Ableism After Flub About Fan In Wheelchair

Madonna acknowledged at a recent concert that it was "politically incorrect" to urge a fan using a wheelchair to stand up. Still, the pop icon faces accusations of ableist behavior.

March 13, 2024
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Biden Calls For Investment In Disability Services

President Joe Biden is renewing his push to improve support for people with disabilities living in the community.

March 12, 2024

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Chewy Helping Train Autism Service Dogs

The pet supply retailer is welcoming puppies at its office who are being trained to one day be placed as service dogs with children on the spectrum.

March 12, 2024

NFL Team Backs Employment Option For Neurodiverse Individuals

The Philadelphia Eagles helped transform a former Wawa location into a popcorn facility in an effort to combat high unemployment among people with autism and other developmental disabilities.

March 7, 2024
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It May Get Even Harder To Access Community-Based Services For Those With IDD

An increasing number of people with IDD are on waiting lists and financial pressures are mounting on already-strained disability service providers with no relief in sight, a new report finds.

March 6, 2024

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Proposed Rule Would Expand Rights Of Airline Passengers With Disabilities

Airlines could soon be held to a new standard in assisting travelers with disabilities.

March 1, 2024
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Feds Take Steps To Shore Up Disability Caregiver Workforce

The Biden administration is rolling out a host of new initiatives aimed at addressing the severe shortage of workers supporting people with disabilities living in the community.

February 29, 2024

Accessible Travel, A $58 Billion Market, Gets Its First One-Stop Shop

With travel spending soaring, a startup specializing in accessible vacations is expanding from its focus on hotels to include everything from flights to airport transfers and car rentals.

February 27, 2024

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How Common Is Intellectual Disability Among Adults?

A new study is among the first to estimate the number of adults in the U.S. with intellectual disability, offering policymakers and other stakeholders a snapshot of the need for resources.

February 23, 2024
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Starbucks Transforming Stores To Improve Disability Access

Starbucks is making big changes to ensure that its stores are more inclusive and accessible to employees and customers with disabilities in a move that's intended to serve as a model for other retailers.

February 21, 2024

Online Marketplace Aims To Improve Consumer Experience For People With Disabilities

People with disabilities have $200 billion in purchasing power in the U.S., but often report bad customer experiences. Now, an online marketplace is highlighting businesses that are accommodating.

February 20, 2024

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