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It's estimated that one state will need to come up with some $3.2 billion in the next three years to provide special education to students who were previously denied services.
A woman with spina bifida whose 1984 victory at the U.S. Supreme Court helped ensure students with disabilities the right to public education, has died.
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A federal agency responsible for community living is reaffirming its mission following allegations that a top official publicly said she favored "segregation" of people with disabilities.
Amid concerns about fraudulent billing by behavior analysts, providers say that one state's Medicaid program is dragging out approvals and preventing kids from getting therapy for months.
New research suggests that technology developed by Google may be able to help unlock social abilities and lessen symptom severity in children with autism.
President Donald Trump signed bipartisan legislation delaying a controversial Medicaid requirement that service providers electronically check in when assisting people with disabilities.
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Five relatives are being charged for allegedly holding a woman with autism captive for a year, abusing her and forcing her to eat dog feces and her mother's ashes, among other accusations.
Federal policy is often implemented with little consideration for how it will impact people with disabilities, but that could change under a new proposal.
Struggling to afford the specialized equipment and treatments their children with disabilities need, some couples consider divorcing so that their kids can qualify for government benefits.
Much like doctors, hair dressers and other professionals, behavior analysts must now be licensed in most states, which advocates say ensures oversight and protects families from imposters.
With a new exhibit, the Smithsonian Institution is highlighting how athletics have helped to dramatically change the lives of people with intellectual disabilities over the last 50 years.
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Federal officials say that fewer than half of states are adequately meeting their obligations to serve students with disabilities under special education law.
With house calls addressing medical and social issues, a unique team is helping families of those with developmental disabilities reduce hospitalizations, ER visits and overall distress.
Agencies serving people with disabilities say they are embracing various initiatives — from recruitment campaigns to longevity pay and an emphasis on emotional rewards — to attract workers.
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