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Report: School Absences More Frequent For Kids With Disabilities
Children with developmental disabilities are far more likely to be missing a lot of school, according to a new federal report, with those who have certain conditions at especially high risk.
Test-Maker Says It’s No Longer Divulging Students’ Disabilities
A major standardized test-maker says it has changed its ways after being accused of illegally disclosing students' disabilities.
SSI, Social Security Payments Will Grow In 2019
Payments to Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries are set to go up a good bit next year.
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Study: Specialized Teacher Training Yields More Success For Kids With ASD
Training public school teachers specifically to work with students who have autism makes a big difference, new research suggests, helping kids on the spectrum excel in mainstream classes.
When It Comes To Inclusion, Does Religion Need A Wake-Up Call?
Having a child with special needs can be a deterrent to attending religious services, new research suggests, but the likelihood that families participate depends on the type of disability.
Film Tells Story Of Disabilities In Hollywood
A new documentary featuring a who's who of Hollywood A-listers is delving into the history of how disabilities are portrayed on screen.
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Trump Administration ‘Rethinking’ Special Ed
The nation's top special education official is setting a new agenda for the U.S. Department of Education as it works to address the needs of students with disabilities.
New Documentary Questions IQ As A Measure Of Intelligence
A film challenging what it means to have intellectual disability is set to screen at theaters across the country.
Living With Mom And Dad May Impede Access To Autism Services
As more children with autism enter adulthood, new research finds that residing with family may predict more than anything how much access they have to services.
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Millions In Disability Housing Assistance Headed To States
People with disabilities in nearly every state will receive help accessing housing in the community thanks to an infusion of millions in federal dollars.
Doctor Training Program Speeds Autism Diagnosis
Training primary care providers to accurately diagnose autism is yielding big dividends, researchers say, allowing children on the spectrum to be identified and start treatment far sooner.
SSI May Have Overpaid $380 Million To Beneficiaries
Social Security may have overpaid in excess of $380 million to some 77,000 people receiving Supplemental Security Income, according to a government audit.