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Resurgence Of ‘R-Word’ Alarms Disability Advocates
For a decade, disability advocates led a concerted effort to stomp out use of the word "retard." Now they're concerned that the language appears to be making a comeback.
As Election Nears, Presidential Candidates Largely Mum On Disability Issues
People with disabilities are poised to be a powerful voting bloc in the upcoming election, but issues important to this population are getting little attention, advocates say.
States Told Not To Skimp On Medicaid Coverage For Kids With IDD
Medicaid programs nationwide are supposed to offer certain services to children with developmental disabilities, but some states haven't been. Now, federal officials are amping up pressure to comply.
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SSI, Social Security Benefits To Rise
Individuals with disabilities receiving Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits can expect to see more money next year.
In Bid To Improve Employment Of People With Disabilities, Feds Tout Accommodations
With a new tool, federal officials are working to help people with disabilities and employers understand the wide array of accommodations available to make employment more achievable.
Senate Punts On Autism Act
Lawmakers approved a short-term extension of the nation's primary autism law, but the path to renewing the measure — and nearly $2 billion for the developmental disability — may be rockier than expected.
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Trump Faces Backlash For Calling Harris ‘Mentally Disabled’
Disability advocates and members of both political parties are calling out former President Donald Trump after he described Vice President Kamala Harris as "mentally impaired" and "mentally disabled."
Senators Push Back On Potential Changes To Subminimum Wage Program
With federal officials expected to propose a rule that could end a government program allowing people with disabilities to be paid less than minimum wage, some lawmakers are already raising red flags.
School Cellphone Restrictions Prompt Disability Rights Concerns
As schools increasingly impose limits or outright bans on cellphones and other devices, disability advocates are warning that the moves could impede access to much needed assistive technology.
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House Votes To Renew Autism Act As Expiration Nears
With the clock ticking, Congress is one step closer to re-upping the nation's primary autism law and allocating nearly $2 billion to address the developmental disability.
Biden Administration Expands Insurance Protections For Those With IDD
New federal rules could soon bring big changes to health insurance coverage for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Millions Earmarked To Boost Disability Employment
More money than ever before is being allocated to establish new models to help young people with disabilities transition to competitive integrated employment.