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FDA Proposes New Ban On Shock Devices For Those With Developmental Disabilities
More than two years after a ban was blocked in court, federal regulators are seeking to stop the use of devices that administer electric shocks to address behavior issues in people with disabilities.
Social Security Rethinks Its Approach On Overpayments To Beneficiaries
The Social Security Administration is making major changes amid backlash to its heavy-handed efforts to claw back billions in overpayments from beneficiaries including those with disabilities.
Federal Proposal Could Have ‘Chilling Effect’ On Disability Research
Much of what's known about people with developmental disabilities is based on Medicaid and Medicare data, but researchers are warning that a new plan could sharply limit access to that information.
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National Coalition Sets Roadmap To Improve Health Care For Those With IDD
An alliance of self-advocates, doctor groups and other health care leaders has a plan to transform the experiences of people with developmental disabilities as they seek medical care.
Biden Calls For Investment In Disability Services
President Joe Biden is renewing his push to improve support for people with disabilities living in the community.
It May Get Even Harder To Access Community-Based Services For Those With IDD
An increasing number of people with IDD are on waiting lists and financial pressures are mounting on already-strained disability service providers with no relief in sight, a new report finds.
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Disability Advocates Alarmed By CDC’s New COVID Guidelines
The CDC is dramatically scaling back its isolation recommendations for those who test positive for COVID-19, a decision that advocates say puts people with disabilities at undue risk.
Feds Take Steps To Shore Up Disability Caregiver Workforce
The Biden administration is rolling out a host of new initiatives aimed at addressing the severe shortage of workers supporting people with disabilities living in the community.
States Skirt Testing Requirement For Students In Special Education
Very few students are supposed to take alternate assessments intended for those with the most significant disabilities, but states are routinely exceeding the limit despite major ramifications for kids.
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How Common Is Intellectual Disability Among Adults?
A new study is among the first to estimate the number of adults in the U.S. with intellectual disability, offering policymakers and other stakeholders a snapshot of the need for resources.
Ed Department Needs More Funding To Investigate Disability Complaints, Advocates Say
Federal education officials need twice as much money to keep up with a flood of complaints alleging discrimination against students with disabilities and others in the nation's schools.
Congress Weighs Strengthening Health Care Protections For People With Disabilities
The U.S. House voted to bar Medicaid and other programs from considering a quality-of-life measure that could be used to discriminate against people with disabilities, but the bill's future is unclear.