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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Feds Urge Guardrails To Protect Access To Medicaid Community-Based Services
With new guidance, federal officials are outlining steps that states should take to ensure that people with disabilities are not inadvertently dropped from Medicaid home and community-based services.
Alert Issued After Record Number Of Kids With Autism Drown
Children with autism are drowning this summer at a much higher rate than in the past and now experts are sounding the alarm about the dangers facing kids who wander and how to respond if they do.
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Social Security Moves To Streamline SSI
New efforts are underway to simplify the process of applying for Supplemental Security Income benefits.
Feds Tell Voc Rehab Agencies Not To Limit Services To In-State Options
Vocational rehabilitation should pay for out-of-state services including postsecondary programs for those with autism or intellectual disabilities if similar options cannot be found within their borders.
Tim Walz’s Son Gus Brings Disabilities To National Stage
Tim Walz didn't mention the word disability once while accepting the Democratic vice presidential nomination this week, but it was his son Gus, who has disabilities, who stole the show.