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.
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.
Soon To Be Wed, Couple With Disabilities Sue To Live Together
As they prepare for their wedding, a New York couple with special needs is headed to court to fight for the opportunity to live together once they become husband and wife.
Senator Seeks Federal Probe Of Group Homes
A U.S. senator is calling for a federal investigation into abuse and deaths of individuals with developmental disabilities at group homes nationwide.
For Boy Who Eats Everything, An Inedible Bedroom
An uncommon condition means Zach Tahir is prone to eat everything from wall plaster to window blinds. So for his birthday, the boy got quite the gift — an inedible room to call his own.
Millions In Disability Housing Aid On Way
Nearly $98 million in rental assistance is headed to states to help thousands of people with disabilities live in the community.
Woman With Disability Battles Mother Over Independent Living
In a hotly-contested case, a court is set to decide whether a 28-year-old with Down syndrome or her mom should determine if the young woman lives in a group home or with her friends.
Feds Accuse City Of Barring Group Homes
The Obama administration is suing a Southern California city for allegedly using zoning laws and discriminatory enforcement measures to keep out group homes for people with disabilities.
Accessible Frank Lloyd Wright Home Added To Historic Register
The only fully-accessible home ever designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright is among the latest properties to be named to the National Register of Historic Places.
Millions Earmarked For Disability Housing Supports
Federal officials are sending millions of dollars to housing providers in three dozen states to help people with disabilities gain supportive living services.
Feds Issue Warning Over Kids In Nursing Homes
Federal officials are threatening legal action after an investigation found hundreds of kids with developmental disabilities needlessly relegated to nursing homes designed to serve the elderly.
Feds Begin Rollout Of Community Living Program
A new federal program designed to expand community living options for people with disabilities is one step closer to reality this week with the first state cleared to take part.
Feds Call On States To Meet Disability Housing Obligations
As states work to boost community-based housing options for people with developmental disabilities, federal officials say stronger ties are needed between health and housing agencies.
Millions Headed To States For Disability Assistance
Nearly every state will soon get more federal funding to help people with disabilities obtain services in the community.
States Struggle To Meet Community Living Goals
A multi-billion dollar federal initiative to move people with disabilities from long-term care facilities into the community has fallen far short of its goals.





