Politics & Law
Fatal Shooting Of Teen With Autism Raises Concerns About Police Response
Ryan Gainer's death has heightened concerns about law enforcement's use of force against people experiencing mental health issues and the lack of support services available when families call for help.
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.
Parent Sues Alleging School Banned Him Over Special Education Advocacy
The father of a student with a disability has sued claiming that he was barred from school property after "peacefully" advocating for his child during a school board meeting.
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When People With Disabilities Are In Crisis, Feds Say Police May Not Be The Answer
Just as paramedics respond to physical health emergencies, the U.S. Department of Justice says that behavioral health professionals — not police — should respond to mental health crises.
Proposed Rule Would Expand Rights Of Airline Passengers With Disabilities
Airlines could soon be held to a new standard in assisting travelers with disabilities.
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.
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Parents Sue Founder Of Trust Fund That Lost $100 Million
The founder of a nonprofit that administers special needs trusts is accused of draining more than 1,500 funds set up for individuals with disabilities and others with complex medical needs.
Ed Department Needs More Funding To Investigate Disability Complaints, Advocates Say
Federal education officials need twice as much money to keep up with a flood of complaints alleging discrimination against students with disabilities and others in the nation's schools.
Congress Weighs Strengthening Health Care Protections For People With Disabilities
The U.S. House voted to bar Medicaid and other programs from considering a quality-of-life measure that could be used to discriminate against people with disabilities, but the bill's future is unclear.
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Many With Disabilities Earn Far Less Than Minimum Wage. A Push For Equal Pay Continues
Advocates in one state are forging ahead after lawmakers opted not to join more than a dozen other states in ending the practice of allowing workers with disabilities to be paid subminimum wage.
Facing Backlash, Census Scraps Overhaul Of Disability Questions
The U.S. Census Bureau says it will hold off on changes to the way it determines the number of Americans with disabilities that advocates warned could lead to a severe undercount.
One Of The Country’s First Elected Officials With Autism Wins Discrimination Case
After being open about having autism and being deaf during her run for office, Sarah Selvaggi Hernandez said she was repeatedly denied disability accommodations prompting a four-year legal battle.