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Federal Proposal Could Have ‘Chilling Effect’ On Disability Research

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Hulu To Debut Autism Comedy

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Social Security Chief Vows To Fix ‘Cruel-Hearted’ Overpayment Clawbacks

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State Looks To Shift Burden Of Proof For Special Ed Disputes

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Education

Some Teachers Less Likely To Refer Kids For Special Education, Study Finds

New research suggests that a child's likelihood of being referred for special education services is greatly influenced by the race of their teacher.

March 15, 2024
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Health & Behavior

National Coalition Sets Roadmap To Improve Health Care For Those With IDD

An alliance of self-advocates, doctor groups and other health care leaders has a plan to transform the experiences of people with developmental disabilities as they seek medical care.

March 14, 2024

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Autism

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.

March 14, 2024
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Living

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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Politics & Law

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

Autism

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

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Education

Parent Sues Alleging School Banned Him Over Special Education Advocacy


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Money

SSI May Be Missing Scores Of Eligible Beneficiaries

Thousands of children with disabilities may qualify for government assistance that they are not currently receiving.

March 11, 2024
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Politics & Law

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.

March 8, 2024

Education

New Data Finds High Absenteeism Among Kids In Special Ed

At some schools, more than three-fourths of students in special education miss weeks of class. The numbers illuminate a largely unexamined facet of a national crisis.

March 8, 2024

Money

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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Living

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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Health & Behavior

Disability Advocates Alarmed By CDC’s New COVID Guidelines


Education

School District Admits It Restrained Or Secluded Students 864 Times In 6 Months

One school district is now acknowledging restraining and secluding students hundreds of times after previously reporting no cases to the state and federal government.

March 5, 2024

Money

Proposal Would Give Cash To People With Disabilities

In a bid to increase the number of people with disabilities who have ABLE accounts, one state is considering cash incentives.

March 5, 2024
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Autism

NIH Told To Improve Coordination Of Federal Autism Activities

Federal officials should be doing more to monitor and coordinate efforts to address the needs of those with autism, government investigators say.

March 4, 2024
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