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NIH Launches Major Autism Research Initiative

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

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New Disability Regulations For Airlines Won’t Be Enforced

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

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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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Autism

PBS Series To Center On Autism

A new drama focusing on a character with autism who has a unique way of solving crimes is coming to television.

June 10, 2025

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Education

Across The US, Unions Are Seeking Big Boosts To Paraprofessional Pay

Teachers unions are seeking to boost paraprofessional pay, which remains so low that workers are struggling to get by in many states.

June 10, 2025

Health & Behavior

Amid Uncertainty, Parents Raise Funds For Rare Disorder

Recent reductions in funding at the NIH are threatening progress on Angelman syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, as families worry about how they could be impacted by changes to Medicaid.

June 10, 2025

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Politics & Law

Effort To Roll Back Federal Disability Rights Protections Alarms Advocates

The Trump administration is quietly working to fast-track changes to a key disability rights law by circumventing typical procedures, advocates are warning.

June 9, 2025
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Living

Most TV Characters With Disabilities Played By Those Without

The vast majority of characters with disabilities on television are played by typically developing actors, according to a new report, which finds little has changed in the last decade.

June 6, 2025

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Autism

‘Landmark’ Study Shows Possible Path To Treat, Prevent Autism


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Politics & Law

Trump Budget Calls For Major Changes To Disability Programs

The Trump administration wants to eliminate university centers on developmental disabilities and rethink IDEA funding, but a new plan spares some programs that were expected to be on the chopping block.

June 5, 2025
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Education

School Districts Face Soaring Demand For Special Education

School officials say parents' heightened awareness, improved testing procedures and pandemic-era learning losses have contributed to the spike in students requiring specialized instruction.

June 4, 2025

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Living

Apple Making Film About Disability Rights Activist

A feature film is in the works about a prominent activist known as the "mother of the disability rights movement."

June 3, 2025

Health & Behavior

How Medicaid Cuts Could Impact Early Intervention For Young Children

About half the children under age 3 who receive screening and intervention for disabilities under IDEA's Part C rely on Medicaid for health care.

June 3, 2025

Education

School Field Day Goes Sensory Friendly

The noise and stimulation of many traditional high school activities can be too much for students with disabilities, but not at a field day built specifically around their needs.

June 3, 2025

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Autism

NIH Autism Research Funding Down 26% Under Trump, Analysis Shows


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Politics & Law

House Approves Deep Cuts To Medicaid Threatening Disability Services, Advocates Say

The U.S. House of Representatives approved billions in cuts to Medicaid that advocates warn would undermine the nation's already fragile system of services and supports for people with disabilities.

May 23, 2025
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Living

Vrbo Rolls Out Improvements Geared Toward Travelers With Disabilities

A major vacation rental platform is working to make it easier for travelers with disabilities to find accommodations that meet their needs.

May 22, 2025
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Living

Daughter’s Triumphs, Challenges Inspire Farm Program For Adults With IDD

Struggling to find a work skills program that would take individuals with a lower level of functioning, one family bought a farm and established their own.

May 22, 2025
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