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A Revolutionary Drug For Extreme Hunger Transforms Life For Those With Prader-Willi

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Congress Approves Nearly $1 Trillion In Cuts To Medicaid Threatening Disability Services

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PBS Documentary Explores Transition To Adulthood For Young People With Disabilities

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Supreme Court Decision Clears Way For Students In Special Ed To Sue — But Will They?

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Money

Special Needs Trust Scheme Involved Co-Conspirators, Federal Indictment Says

Prosecutors accuse the co-founder of one of the country's largest special needs trust administrators of orchestrating an elaborate scheme to embezzle $100 million and they suggest he did not act alone.

July 7, 2025
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Living

As ‘Ultra-Accommodating’ Hotel Takes Shape, A Bid To Reimagine Accessibility

A new hotel that's designed to provide disability accommodations far beyond what's required by the Americans with Disabilities Act is about to become reality.

June 27, 2025

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Autism

‘Love On The Spectrum’ Moms Start Podcast

In response to the countless messages they've received from viewers, two mothers are collaborating on a podcast to answer questions and share stories about raising children with autism and more.

June 27, 2025
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Money

Housing Advocates Worry States Can’t Fill Rental Aid Gaps If Trump Cuts Go Through

Trump's budget request would slash funding and turn federal aid programs into state block grants, which experts say would disproportionately affect individuals with disabilities, among others.

June 26, 2025

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Politics & Law

House Votes To Prohibit Disability Discrimination In Organ Transplants

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities often face difficulty accessing needed organ transplants, but now a bill is moving through Congress that aims to address that disparity.

June 25, 2025
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Living

PBS Documentary Spotlights Caregiving

A new documentary highlighting the experiences of the millions of paid and family caregivers across the nation is set to premiere.

June 24, 2025

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Money

FBI Arrests Man Accused Of Bilking $100 Million From Special Needs Trusts


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Autism

Father Uses Heirloom Sauce Recipe To Make Business For Daughter With Autism

Using a nearly 100-year-old family recipe, a father is creating a legacy and a revenue stream for his daughter with autism.

June 24, 2025
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Politics & Law

Senate Seeks Deeper Cuts To Medicaid Amplifying Worries About Disability Services

Just weeks after the U.S. House approved billions in cuts to Medicaid, the Senate is considering chopping the program even more, a move that disability advocates say would have dire consequences.

June 23, 2025

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Politics & Law

White House Sued Over Accessibility

Disability advocates are suing after the Trump White House abruptly stopped including sign language interpreters at press briefings and other events.

June 17, 2025

Education

Program Gives Students With Intellectual Disabilities ‘Full College Experience’

For students with disabilities who are unable to go to a traditional college, specialized offerings allow them to attend classes, live in campus dorms and participate in extracurricular activities.

June 17, 2025

Living

Gymnastics Team A World Leader In Inclusion

Many gymnastics centers have a near-militant training style, but one unsuspecting gym has found success on the world stage with an approach focused on including people of all abilities.

June 17, 2025

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Autism

NIH Launches Major Autism Research Initiative


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Education

Supreme Court Makes It Easier For Students With Disabilities To Sue Schools

In a ruling with broad implications, the Supreme Court said unanimously that claims of disability discrimination at schools shouldn't be held to a higher standard than those originating from other settings.

June 13, 2025

Cerebral Palsy

Teen’s Patent-Pending Invention Was Inspired By His Uncle With Cerebral Palsy

Not even in high school yet, one teenager is already working with manufacturers to make his nationally recognized invention — which is designed to help people with disabilities — available.

June 13, 2025

Autism

$50 Million Pledged To Establish Autism Institute

Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie and his family have donated $50 million to accelerate autism research by creating a dedicated center to study its causes and treatment options across the lifespan.

June 12, 2025
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