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American Airlines Looks To Improve Travel Experience For Passengers With Disabilities
A major U.S. airline says it is taking a first-of-its-kind step to help people with disabilities.
Barbie Unveils Dolls With Down Syndrome, Blindness
A year after introducing its first doll with Down syndrome, Barbie will add another doll with the chromosomal disorder and debut a blind Barbie.
PBS Kids To Launch New Show About Characters With Autism
A first-of-its-kind children's show featuring a main character with autism and his neurodiverse friends is set to premiere this fall.
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Billions Are Spent On IDD Services Annually. Where Does It All Go?
The federal government spent $80.6 billion to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in 2021 alone. A new report breaks down where it went.
Survey Finds Broad Dissatisfaction With Disability Representation In Movies, TV
Hollywood could get a major boost if film and television shows paid more attention to depictions of disabilities, data suggests.
Study Warns Against Too Much Autism Intervention
When it comes to autism intervention, new research suggests that more may not always be better.
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With Growing Demand, Yelp Adds Accessibility Details To Business Listings
Yelp says it is dramatically increasing information about accessibility in listings on its site for restaurants and other locations, while also pushing businesses to become more inclusive.
Special Education Enrollment Hits All-Time High
There are a record number of students with disabilities in the nation's schools, new data shows.
Google Releasing Bevy Of Accessibility Improvements
Google is unveiling a slew of accessibility updates while also announcing new efforts to support people with disabilities creating content online.
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Residential Facilities Put Kids With IDD At Risk, Senate Investigators Say
In a scathing new report, U.S. Senate investigators say that residential treatment facilities serving children with developmental disabilities and other behavioral needs are a hotbed of abuse and neglect.
Anthropologie Rolls Out Adaptive Clothing For People With Disabilities
Anthropologie is the latest retailer to introduce a collection of clothing aimed at better meeting the needs of people with disabilities.
Marriott Agrees To Better Accommodate Guests With Disabilities
One of the world's largest hotel chains is agreeing to make big changes after federal prosecutors said that people with disabilities faced numerous barriers reserving rooms.