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Flight Crew Grounded After Allegedly Refusing To Accommodate Man With Autism
An airline passenger claimed crew members walked off a plane rather than accommodate his brother with autism, forcing all 75 people on board to exit and wait three hours for another flight.
Trump Extends Program Helping People Leave Institutions
For the third time this year, extra funding will keep alive a program that moves individuals with disabilities from institutions into the community while lawmakers consider a longer-term plan.
Disability Advocates Decry ‘Public Charge’ Rule Limiting Aid For Immigrants
Immigrants with disabilities could face more difficulty becoming U.S. citizens or permanent residents under new rules from the Trump administration.
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Despite Warning, Bogus ASD Treatment Remains Readily Available
Days after the FDA warned against buying certain products marketed to treat autism and other conditions, similar products were still being found on Walmart and Amazon's websites.
After Years Of Underemployment, People With Autism Thrive In Tech Jobs
As a handful of major technology companies make concerted efforts to hire those on the spectrum, opportunities are opening up for a talented group of long-overlooked job seekers.
IEP Meetings Warrant Time Off From Work, Labor Department Says
A new opinion letter from the U.S. Department of Labor suggests that many parents of kids with disabilities are entitled to take time away from work to attend their child's IEP meetings.
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For Those Diagnosed As Adults, ASD Poses Unique Challenges
Spotting autism in adults can be tricky, but with increased awareness, many people who were misdiagnosed or missed altogether as children are gaining a new understanding of themselves.
A Boy With Special Needs Started A House Fire. It May Cost His Parents $200K.
A 13-year-old with special needs started a fire that damaged two homes. Now his neighbor's insurance company wants the boy's parents to pay, claiming the couple didn't do enough to prevent it.
FDA Warns Of Life-Threatening Side Effects From Supposed Autism Treatment
Federal officials are warning against the use of a dangerous and unproven product that's peddled online as a treatment for autism and other conditions.
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Why An Autism Group Is Breaking Up With ‘Sesame Street’
PSAs featuring Julia from "Sesame Street" that encourage early autism screening seem innocent enough, but a self-advocacy group says the ads lead unsuspecting parents to harmful information.
Can An Actor With Down Syndrome Change Hollywood?
Zack Gottsagen, who has Down syndrome, is the improbable star — alongside Shia LaBeouf and Dakota Johnson — of a feature film opening in theaters across the country.
Feds Detail Limits On Flying With Service Animals
Following numerous high-profile incidents, federal regulators are clarifying the rules for animals assisting people with disabilities on airplanes.