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Zoom Commits To Improving Accessibility
Zoom says it is enhancing its service in order to be more accessible to users with disabilities.
With Disabilities ‘Rarely’ Seen, Netflix Commits $100 Million Toward Inclusion
Netflix is pledging to do more after a report finds that representation of people with disabilities and other groups is lacking in its original films and television shows.
Biobank Poised To Transform Down Syndrome Research
A first-of-its-kind effort is underway to collect biological samples from people with Down syndrome in a bid to improve care and outcomes for those with chromosomal disorder.
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Ed Department: Schools Serving More Students Under IDEA
An increasing number of American schoolchildren are receiving special education services and nearly all of them spend at least some of their day in class with their typically-developing peers.
People With Disabilities Report Fewer Voting Troubles
The most recent election brought some good news for people with disabilities: far fewer problems casting their ballots.
Virtual Training May Help Young People With Autism Land Jobs
Practicing job interview skills using a virtual simulator could significantly increase the odds that young adults with autism find employment, new research suggests.
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Facebook Cracking Down On Posts Linking Autism, Vaccines
Making false claims about autism and vaccines could now get you kicked off Facebook.
NBCUniversal Commits To Audition Actors With Disabilities
A second major entertainment company is pledging to consider actors with disabilities for every one of its film and television projects.
Nike Unveils Hands-Free Sneakers For Those With Special Needs
With an eye toward making shoes even more accessible to people with disabilities, Nike is introducing a sneaker that can be taken on and off completely hands-free.
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White House Doubles Down On Accessibility
Online and in the briefing room, the Biden administration says it is working to prioritize accessibility for people with disabilities.
Children’s Books Honored For Disability Narratives
Tales about a girl with autism and a boy who's nonverbal are among the books being honored for portraying the disability experience alongside the famed Newbery and Caldecott Medals.
Mental Health Issues Affect 3 In 4 Kids With Autism
The vast majority of children with autism have at least one mental health condition too, new research suggests.