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Barred From Living Together, Newlyweds Offered Joint Placement

More than a month after marrying, a couple with intellectual disabilities who were forced to remain in separate group homes may soon be able to live together.

Autism Campaign Targets Minority Parents

Hispanic and African-American children are often diagnosed with autism at older ages. Now, a new advertising campaign aims to raise awareness in an attempt to reverse the trend.

‘Short Bus’ Ad Prompts Outrage

A car dealer is apologizing after airing an advertisement featuring a derogatory reference to special education that angered many parents of kids with disabilities.

Fall TV Lineup Puts Focus On Characters With Disabilities

Television appears to be embracing disability more widely with network executives announcing this week a handful of new shows that prominently feature characters with special needs.

Well-Heeled Using People With Disabilities To Dodge Disney Lines

Wealthy moms are reportedly paying people with disabilities big bucks to tag along on their Disney World vacations, all in an effort to avoid the theme park’s notoriously long lines.

After Flight Diverted, Teen With Special Needs Goes Missing

While flying from Idaho to Florida, a teen with an Asperger’s-like condition found his plane unexpectedly diverted to an unfamiliar city and wound up wandering the streets all alone.

Teen With Down Syndrome Scores Prom Date With Beauty Queen

A Wisconsin teen with Down syndrome will have a very special prom date this weekend — a bona fide beauty queen.

States Get Ranked On Disability Services

Arizona is the place to be when it comes to services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, according to a new national ranking.

Feds Affirm Right To Service Animals

Federal officials are putting housing providers on notice that they must accommodate people with disabilities who rely on service animals.

NBC’s ‘Parenthood’ Readies For New Season

Max Braverman and family will be returning to television for a fifth season of NBC’s “Parenthood,” a fan-favorite among many affected by autism.

Zoos, Aquariums To Go Autism Friendly

More than two-dozen zoos and aquariums across the country will roll out the red carpet for kids with autism and their families this weekend.

Bombing Suspect Had Tie To Special Needs Community

As a picture emerges of the men suspected of bombing the Boston Marathon last week, so too are connections between the tragedy and the disability community.

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