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Disney Tweaks Approach To Disability Access
Disney is making a small — but potentially significant — change to its accommodations for visitors with disabilities.
Uber Adds Option For Riders With Service Animals
Uber is introducing a new feature to better accommodate passengers with disabilities who have long complained that they face discrimination from drivers.
Proms Expected To Draw Those With IDD From Around The Globe
Thousands of teens and adults with disabilities will be welcomed at proms worldwide all on a single night ahead of Valentine's Day.
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Children’s Books Recognized For Inclusive Storylines
Several books are gaining accolades for their portrayal of the disability experience as part of a special set of awards handed out alongside the venerable Newbery and Caldecott Medals.
Bill Gates Suggests He Would Be Diagnosed With Autism If He Were A Child Now
One of the world's richest men says that he may be neurodivergent and would likely be diagnosed with autism if he were a child today.
Social Security Taking Steps To Streamline SSI
With a recent change, the Social Security Administration is making it easier to apply for Supplemental Security Income benefits.
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Ed Department Report Reveals Sharp Inequities For Students With IEPs, 504 Plans
New data from thousands of school districts across the nation is highlighting stark differences in the experiences of students with disabilities compared to their typically developing peers.
Autism Affects More Than 60 Million Worldwide, Study Finds
New estimates show that 61.8 million people around the globe have autism and that the developmental disability is among the most common health issues facing youth.
University Launches Autism Dating Program
A major university is rolling out a new program aimed at helping adults with autism learn to navigate the complexities of dating and romantic relationships.
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Genetic Testing May Alter Care For Almost Half With Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Including genetic testing in evaluations for children with autism, developmental delay and other neurodevelopmental disorders often leads to major changes in care, researchers say.
After Ending Subminimum Wage, States See Workforce Gains
As federal officials consider ending a program that allows employers to pay people with disabilities less than minimum wage, a new study suggests that doing so has little downside.
New Rule Expands Disability Rights In Air Travel
Federal officials are finalizing a rule that they say will yield the largest expansion of rights for airline passengers with disabilities in a generation.