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Biden Administration Works To Increase Preschool Inclusion

Living

Feature Film About Accessible Theme Park Gets Green Light

Money

State Leaves $800 Million On The Table For Disability Services, Advocates Say

Education

Disability Studies Programs Popping Up At More Universities

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Living

At Malls Nationwide, Santa Goes Sensory-Friendly

As the holiday season gears up, shopping centers from coast to coast will host special events designed to give kids with disabilities a chance to meet Santa Claus without all the usual frenzy.

November 28, 2023

Politics & Law

Moms Say Their Nonverbal Sons Are Unsafe In State Care. Even As Guardians, They Have No Rights

Despite being the legal guardians for their sons with developmental disabilities, two mothers say that state officials are making decisions about their children's care with no regard for their rights.

November 28, 2023

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Money

Congress Urged To Update SSI Asset Limits

An independent federal agency says that the government's failure to update asset limits associated with SSI and other programs is leaving people with disabilities in a tough spot.

November 27, 2023

Living

College Opens One-Stop Shop For People With IDD

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities of all ages can find support for their housing, education and medical needs all in one spot in what officials hope will become a national model.

November 27, 2023

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Autism

PBS Kids Creating New Series About Characters With Autism

The network is developing its first-ever series featuring a lead character on the autism spectrum and his neurodiverse friends.

November 17, 2023
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Living

More States Strive To Make Parks, Trails Accessible

States are revitalizing trails in parks and on public lands, modernizing campgrounds and lodges and purchasing all-terrain chairs so people with disabilities aren't excluded from outdoor experiences.

November 17, 2023

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Education

Ed Department Finds Students With Disabilities Disproportionately Disciplined


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Health & Behavior

Families Who Need Help Paying For 24/7 Home Care Are Stuck On Waitlist

Families can get Medicaid benefits for services that allow people who are medically fragile to live at home instead of in a facility, but many are left languishing on a waitlist.

November 15, 2023
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Living

Report Finds Disabilities ‘Severely Underrepresented’ On TV

Despite playing significant roles in some of the most popular shows, people with disabilities remain nonexistent in most television series.

November 14, 2023

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Politics & Law

Jury Orders Amazon To Pay Ex-Employee With Asperger’s $1.2 Million

A former Amazon employee with Asperger's syndrome claimed he was bullied and abused by co-workers who called him "retard" and "a waste of life" and the company did nothing when he spoke up.

November 14, 2023
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Cerebral Palsy

Woman With Cerebral Palsy Overwhelmed By Outpouring Of Support

After returning home from yet another lengthy hospital stay, a 32-year-old with severe cerebral palsy has received over 500 letters of encouragement from across the country.

November 14, 2023

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Money

Disability Providers Warn Overtime Pay Rule Could Jeopardize Services

A federal proposal to extend overtime pay to millions of additional workers could unintentionally lead to further cuts in the availability of services for people with IDD, providers say.

November 13, 2023

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Money

Disability Advocates Call For End To Subminimum Wage Employment


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Living

Deaf Player A Game-Changer For US Soccer And Athletes With Disabilities

Emily Spreeman has played a central role in the rise of the U.S. women's deaf national soccer team, showing she can hold her own against World Cup stars.

November 10, 2023
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Health & Behavior

Medicaid ‘Unwinding’ Breeds Chaos In States

Millions are expected to lose Medicaid in the coming months as the government health insurance program for people with low incomes and disabilities reviews eligibility for every beneficiary.

November 9, 2023
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Living

Walmart Makes Sensory-Friendly Hours Permanent

After a successful trial period, the nation's largest retailer says it will offer sensory-friendly hours each day at every one of its stores across the country.

November 8, 2023
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