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Delta Seeks Approval For Seats To Accommodate Wheelchairs In Flight
Plans are moving forward to allow people with disabilities to remain in their wheelchairs when they travel on commercial aircraft.
This College Is Launching An Academy For Adults With Autism
The program is meant to fill a gap in services for individuals on the spectrum who are no longer eligible to receive public school-provided support.
Justice Department Settles With Cubs Over Alleged ADA Violations
The agreement settles a two-year-old lawsuit alleging that the $1 billion renovation of one of the most famous venues in baseball relegated fans with disabilities to the worst seats in the house.
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DSP Wages Up, But Disability Providers Still Struggling To Maintain Services
Hourly pay is on the rise for direct support professionals, but advocates say that doesn't appear to be enough to forestall the barriers facing people with developmental disabilities seeking services.
Theme Park Adding New ‘Hidden Disability’ Accommodations
In a first-of-its-kind move, a popular theme park will offer a discrete way for visitors to alert staff throughout the park that they may need extra help even if their disability isn't apparent.
Ruling Revives Lawsuit To Allow State Funding For Special Ed To Go To Religious Schools
In a move that could have nationwide implications, an appeals court revived a lawsuit by families who sued over one state's policy of not funding special education programs at religious schools.
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Autism Diagnoses Surge Among Kids, Adults
The number of American children and adults diagnosed with autism increased 175% in roughly a decade, according to new research that shows an uptick among certain groups appears to be driving the trend.
Inclusive Dental Clinic An ‘Oasis’ For Patients With Disabilities
With wider doors and hallways, special equipment, a desensitization room and more, the clinic offers people with a wide range of disabilities a place where "patients dictate the pace of the work."
Schools Nationwide Scramble To Fill Special Ed Vacancies
Schools struggled to fill teaching positions — especially those focused on serving students with disabilities — even as classes got underway this fall, data shows.
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Disability Rights Activist Pushes Government To Let Him Participate In Society
Garret Frey won a U.S. Supreme Court case as a teenager who needed assistance to attend high school. Now, he's gained concessions from Medicaid to help him live at home instead of in a care facility.
Walmart Said It Would Excuse Worker’s Absences For Seizures Then Fired Her, Feds Say
Walmart is accused of firing an employee for missing work to recover from seizures, one of three lawsuits related to disability accommodations that the company has agreed to settle for $175,000.
On Broadway, A New Effort To Include Those With Autism
Sensory-friendly Broadway shows have been offered for years, but a new initiative aims to accommodate people with autism at regular performances held on some of the most prominent stages in theater.