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Medicaid Change Could Mean More Funding For Special Ed Services

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Google Displaying Accessibility Information More Prominently

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People With Down Syndrome Are Living Longer, But The Health System Still Treats Many As Kids

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Photographs Show How A Lack Of Masking Is Pushing Those With Disabilities Out Of The Public Sphere

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Health & Behavior

Advocates Call On FDA To Reissue Ban On Shock Devices For Those With Disabilities

The Food and Drug Administration is under pressure to ban devices used to administer electric shocks on people with developmental disabilities years after a previous attempt was blocked in court.

May 23, 2023

Autism

Cities Look To Attract Visitors With Autism

Increasingly cities are betting that they can attract more visitors and tourism dollars by becoming a "certified autism destination" and taking other steps to be more inclusive.

May 23, 2023

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Cerebral Palsy

Boston Marathon Icon With Cerebral Palsy Dies

For decades, Rick Hoyt, who had cerebral palsy, was pushed in a wheelchair by his father in major road races and triathlons, inspiring people worldwide to include those with disabilities in athletics.

May 23, 2023
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Money

SSI Benefits Expected To Rise Next Year

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income checks are likely to grow again in 2024, according to a new analysis, though not by nearly as much as this year.

May 22, 2023

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Politics & Law

Medicaid, Disability Programs Could Face Cuts In Debt Ceiling Negotiations

The future of Medicaid and other programs critical to people with disabilities are on the line amid a Washington standoff over the nation's debt ceiling, advocates say.

May 19, 2023

Autism

For Children With Autism, Water Can Be A Real Danger

Kids with autism are at increased risk of wandering off and many tend to gravitate toward water, leading to dangerous situations and sometimes tragic outcomes.

May 19, 2023

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Down Syndrome

He Made History As A College Football Player With Down Syndrome. Now, He’s Suing His School


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Living

Apple Rolls Out Accessibility Features Aimed At Users With Developmental Disabilities

Apple is introducing a host of new features to make the iPhone and iPad easier to use for people with cognitive disabilities and those who are nonspeaking.

May 17, 2023
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Health & Behavior

Despite Laws, People With IDD Less Likely To Receive Organ Transplants

New research suggests that people with developmental disabilities face more difficulty than others accessing organ transplants even in cases where they are no more likely to have complications.

May 16, 2023

Living

Airport Holds Rehearsal For Travelers With Disabilities

Kids and adults with developmental disabilities are getting a practice run at the airport in order to become more comfortable with air travel and help educate airline, airport and TSA staff.

May 16, 2023

Cerebral Palsy

This 88-Year-Old Is Still Caring For Her Daughter With Cerebral Palsy After 70 Years

When she was 18, doctors told Geraldine Bayless her newborn wouldn't survive the night, but 70 years later, she's still caring for her daughter who has cerebral palsy and does not speak or walk.

May 16, 2023

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Money

Labor Department Urged To Curtail Subminimum Wage Program

Disability advocacy groups are calling on the federal government to stop issuing any new certificates authorizing employers to pay people with disabilities less than minimum wage.

May 15, 2023

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Education

Senate Confirms New Special Education Chief


Living

Cats With Disabilities Help Students De-Stress And Take ‘Stigma Out Of Disability’

Cats with disabilities are visiting college campuses to help students relax, de-stress and understand people and animals with disabilities.

May 12, 2023
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Health & Behavior

End Of Public Health Emergency Brings ‘Uncertainty’ For Disability Services

Many of the pandemic-era policies that benefited people with disabilities are set to expire and the implications could be significant, touching everything from health care to community-based services.

May 11, 2023

Politics & Law

Parents, Feds Fight For Kids Stuck In Nursing Homes

A federal lawsuit asserts that Florida's reliance on institutions for medically fragile kids is an affront to laws requiring that people with disabilities be served in home-like settings when possible.

May 10, 2023
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