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Facebook Accused Of Disability-Related Discrimination
Facebook is being accused of allowing advertisers to discriminate against people with disabilities and other groups in violation of federal law.
Advocates Push For Greater Airline Accessibility
A lawsuit is seeking to force the nation's airlines to make big changes in order to better accommodate travelers with disabilities.
Kids With Autism See Social Skills Boost With Google Glass
New research suggests that technology developed by Google may be able to help unlock social abilities and lessen symptom severity in children with autism.
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Inclusion Lacking In Top Hollywood Films
People with disabilities remain woefully underrepresented in major Hollywood movies, according to a new analysis.
Smithsonian Puts Spotlight On Special Olympics
With a new exhibit, the Smithsonian Institution is highlighting how athletics have helped to dramatically change the lives of people with intellectual disabilities over the last 50 years.
Movie Theaters Subject To New ADA Requirements
Under new rules taking effect this summer, the nation's movie theaters must do more to accommodate people with disabilities.
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Study: Most Kids Still Aren’t Screened For Developmental Delays
It's recommended that all young children be regularly screened for developmental delays, but new research finds that's not happening with fewer than 1 in 5 kids in some areas being evaluated.
Feds Urge Steps To Make Group Homes Safer
Five months after a scathing report found that injuries and even deaths of those with developmental disabilities living in group homes often go overlooked, federal officials are responding.
Study Affirms Prospect Of Autism Blood Test
New research is offering stronger proof that a blood test may be able to accurately predict whether or not a child has autism.
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Nation Spending More On Community Living
Government spending on home and community-based services has risen dramatically, with a new report finding that growth doubled year-over-year as funding for institutions declined.
App Shows Potential In Flagging Autism
New research suggests that a simple iPhone app could be instrumental in helping screen children for autism from the comfort of home.
Special Education Enrollment Trends Upward
The number of students receiving special education in the nation's public schools is on the rise, according to a new federal report.