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For the first time in more than three decades, the U.S. Supreme Court says it will consider how much educational benefit schools must provide students with disabilities under the IDEA.
A handful of bills designed to make it easier for people with disabilities to save money are advancing in Congress.
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is making her pitch to people with disabilities, bringing attention to a sizable demographic that's often overlooked on the campaign trail.
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As the debut of ABC's "Speechless" brings cerebral palsy to the forefront, those behind the show are looking to help people directly affected by the developmental disability.
Efforts to promote self-advocacy among people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are getting a major boost with the creation of a first-ever national resource center.
A new study looking at the prevalence of Down syndrome over the last 60 years finds that the condition may be far less common than previously thought.
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An analysis of last year's 100 top-grossing Hollywood films finds that people with disabilities are rarely portrayed and, when they are, they often have minimal roles.
Tracking children's movement patterns while they play iPad games may be enough to identify which kids have autism, researchers say.
Being on a waiting list for community-based services may be evidence enough that an individual with disabilities is at risk for institutionalization, the U.S. Department of Justice says.
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Hoping to harness momentum, disability advocates are pushing Congress to fast-track legislation designed to help kids with autism and other developmental disabilities at risk of wandering.
Disability providers are looking to Congress for a substantial boost in funding over the next three years as they cope with new mandates that many worry could force service cuts.
The U.S. Department of Education is shelling out millions in funding to help recruit and train teachers and administrators serving children with disabilities.
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