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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.

July 24, 2024
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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.

July 23, 2024
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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.

July 18, 2024

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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.

July 16, 2024
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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.

July 12, 2024
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Study Warns Against Too Much Autism Intervention

When it comes to autism intervention, new research suggests that more may not always be better.

July 9, 2024

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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.

June 26, 2024
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Special Education Enrollment Hits All-Time High

There are a record number of students with disabilities in the nation's schools, new data shows.

June 25, 2024
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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.

June 21, 2024

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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.

June 17, 2024
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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.

June 14, 2024
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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.

June 11, 2024

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