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Social Security, SSI Benefits Expected To Increase Significantly
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries could see their monthly payments rise again next year by the largest amount in decades, experts say.
Justice Department Says State Over-Institutionalizing Kids With Disabilities
Federal investigators say one state is violating the ADA by keeping children with disabilities in psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment facilities and even a juvenile detention facility.
Wheelchair Users Want New Road Money Spent On Safety
Streets can be dangerous for people in wheelchairs. Now, advocates say new federal infrastructure funding should go to curb ramps, more accessible sidewalks and other fixes.
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With Roe Overturned, Advocates Fear Disability Rights May Be Next
A landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision ending the constitutional right to abortion will have deep implications for people with disabilities, potentially extending far beyond reproductive care.
Across US, Special Education Enrollment On The Rise
The number of students with disabilities in the nation's public schools is growing, according to new federal data.
State Rolling Out Purple Alerts For Lost Adults With IDD
There are Amber Alerts for children and Silver Alerts for the elderly, but now one state is introducing a new kind of alert to help find adults with developmental disabilities who go missing.
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Facebook Settles Justice Department Suit Alleging Disability Related Discrimination
Facebook will make big changes to settle a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit accusing the platform of allowing advertisers to discriminate against people with disabilities and other groups.
Airport Adds Mock Aircraft To Aid Passengers With Disabilities
The 33-foot faux cabin, which was previously used to train airline crews, will provide those with sensory, physical or cognitive disabilities a place to practice boarding in a realistic setting.
Autism Plays Big Role In New Movie
An actress with autism is making her debut alongside Dakota Johnson in a new feature film that's out in theaters.
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Hurricane Season Has Individuals With Disabilities On Edge
As New Orleans stares down another active hurricane season, disability advocates and vulnerable people wonder if recent changes will make a difference for a population that often gets left behind.
Labor Department Cracks Down On Subminimum Wage For People With Disabilities
With new guidance and enforcement, federal officials are further clarifying their expectations for employers that pay people with disabilities less than minimum wage.
Experts Fear For Safety Of Those Who Went Missing From Special Olympics USA Games
More than a week after delegates of the unified Haitian Special Olympics soccer team went missing, experts say concerns about their safety will only grow the longer the investigation drags on.