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Google Wants Help Tagging Accessible Places
Google is looking to the public in an effort to make navigating the world easier for people with disabilities.
Netflix Renews Series About Teen With ASD
Netflix is ordering up more episodes of a series about the experiences of a teen with autism and his family.
Down Syndrome Reality Show Takes Home Emmys
A documentary series chronicling the lives of seven young adults with Down syndrome is the winner of multiple Emmy Awards.
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Rental Market Unkind To Those With Developmental Disabilities
As people with developmental disabilities increasingly live in community-based settings, a first-of-its-kind report is finding that they face a multitude of barriers in obtaining housing.
Model With Down Syndrome Expands Fashion Line
A model with Down syndrome will mark her return to New York Fashion Week with a new apparel collection.
Down Syndrome Prevalence On The Rise
As people with Down syndrome live longer, a new analysis suggests that this population is growing, but that may not hold true for long.
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Down Syndrome Reality Show Wins New Season
After receiving a half-dozen Emmy nominations, new episodes of a reality show following a group of young people with Down syndrome are on the way.
Feds Clarify New Rule For Special Needs Trusts
Special needs trusts have a new level of flexibility and federal officials are working to ensure that state Medicaid directors understand the implications.
Disability Suits Fuel Rise In Civil Rights Claims Against Schools
Civil rights lawsuits against schools are on track to double compared to four years ago thanks in large part to disability-related claims, according to a new review of federal court filings.
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Target Unveils Clothing For Kids With Special Needs
Target is rolling out a collection of sensory-friendly apparel for children and says adaptive clothing for those with disabilities is on the way too.
Down Syndrome Documentary Coming To PBS
Deep questions about independence — or lack thereof — for adults with Down syndrome are at the center of a new film that's set to make its television debut.
Schools Accused Of Denying Special Education Services
The nation's largest school district is being accused of failing to provide speech therapy, occupational therapy and other legally-mandated services to students with disabilities.