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Biden Administration Expands Insurance Protections For Those With IDD

Living

Disability Representation In Top Movies Remains ‘Stubbornly’ Low

Money

FBI Wants To Hear From Victims Of Special Needs Trust Fund That Lost $100 Million

Living

Groups Connect Children And Adults Who Have Siblings With Disabilities

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Living

JCPenney Launches Apparel Collection Aimed At Wheelchair Users

A major department store is rolling out a new line of clothing specifically tailored to meet the needs of women who use wheelchairs featuring options for both everyday wear and special occasions.

September 13, 2024
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Autism

Desperate Parents Turn To Magnetic Therapy For Kids With Autism. It Has Little Evidence

Although some families have reported benefits from the treatment, no large scientific studies exist that show magnetic e-resonance therapy, or MERT, is significantly better than a placebo.

September 13, 2024

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Money

Millions Earmarked To Boost Disability Employment

More money than ever before is being allocated to establish new models to help young people with disabilities transition to competitive integrated employment.

September 12, 2024
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Living

Disney Fans With Disabilities Irate Over Pass Changes: ‘We Had The Worst Day Ever There’

A variety of individuals said they feel betrayed by Disney, known for its inclusivity, and are reconsidering patronizing its parks after changes to the Disability Access Service pass.

September 11, 2024

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Autism

Autism Dating Show Snags Emmy Awards

A popular reality show following the dating experiences of people with autism has claimed some of television's top honors.

September 10, 2024

Politics & Law

FBI: Man Whose Business Worked With Children With Disabilities Sexually Abused Boys

The FBI said it believes the man targeted boys while running a therapy provider and while working at Autism on the Seas, a group that develops cruise vacations for families of those with disabilities.

September 10, 2024

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Living

Ranking Names Best, Worst Cities For Accessibility


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Health & Behavior

Feds Urge Guardrails To Protect Access To Medicaid Community-Based Services

With new guidance, federal officials are outlining steps that states should take to ensure that people with disabilities are not inadvertently dropped from Medicaid home and community-based services.

September 9, 2024
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Politics & Law

Hulu Movie Explores Marriage Penalty Facing People With Disabilities

For people with disabilities, choosing to get married can mean losing access to critical government benefits. A documentary set to air on Hulu spotlights one woman's experience.

September 6, 2024

Living

Remote Monitoring Allows Those With IDD To Spread Their Wings

Using a variety of smart technology — ranging from virtual assistants and motion sensors to in-home video screens — staff can support clients remotely, allowing them to live more independently.

September 6, 2024
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Autism

Alert Issued After Record Number Of Kids With Autism Drown

Children with autism are drowning this summer at a much higher rate than in the past and now experts are sounding the alarm about the dangers facing kids who wander and how to respond if they do.

September 5, 2024

Money

How A Man Took $100 Million From Special Needs Trusts, Records Say

In all, more than 1,600 trust funds were either drained or are missing money, according to court records. They belonged to children with Down syndrome and other disabilities.

September 4, 2024

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Social Security Moves To Streamline SSI


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Living

Ad Campaign Says Disability Is ‘Not A Dirty Word’

A public service announcement taking on negative stereotypes about disabilities is premiering on television and streaming services nationwide and will appear in print and on billboards.

September 3, 2024
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Education

Despite Law, Shortened School Days Still A Problem For Students In Special Ed

The state law was intended to make it much harder for schools to consign children with disabilities to less than the full day, but its first year of implementation was unpredictable and sometimes rocky.

September 3, 2024
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Autism

A Teen With Autism And His Family Face Stark Choices

Many families struggle to access the mental health services their kids with autism need. For one teen, it took repeated hospitalizations to find a placement, but the question of what's next remains.

September 3, 2024
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