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Autism Act Clears Senate
A bill that includes more than $1.8 billion for federal efforts to address the needs of people with autism is headed to President Donald Trump.
Woman Pleads Guilty To $1.2M Medicaid Fraud Scheme
The owner of a health care company pleaded guilty to fraudulently billing for servicing multiple children with disabilities simultaneously and charging for more than 24 hours in a single day.
Families Of Children With Special Needs Now Face Deportation
Under a new Trump administration policy, a program that has long allowed undocumented families to remain in this country while fighting serious or life-threatening conditions is ending.
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Feds Issue Guidance On Postsecondary Programs For Students With Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Education is weighing in after confusion forced some students with disabilities to withdraw from or forgo applying to postsecondary programs.
Cartoon Network To Mentor Individuals With Autism
A new effort launching this week is pairing people on the spectrum with mentors from Cartoon Network Studios.
Alert System For Missing People With Disabilities Is Going Unused
Three years ago, one state created an Amber Alert-style system to help find people with disabilities who go missing. But it's never been used despite three recent cases with tragic endings.
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Army Investigating How A Teen On The Spectrum Was Recruited
The U.S. Army is reportedly investigating the circumstances that led a recruiter to encourage a teenager to hide his autism diagnosis when enlisting.
Trump Administration Drops Appeal Of Special Ed Suit
The Trump administration is giving up on its long-running effort to delay an Obama-era rule designed to keep certain students from being wrongly placed in special education.
Ed Department Wants Input On Improving Transition Services
Federal education officials are asking for ideas as they work to strengthen transition services for students with disabilities.
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Trolled For Her Looks, She Fired Back With Cheerful Selfies
After a writer with a disability wrote an op-ed, critics commented about her looks, calling her fat, "it," and comparing her to a potato and a blobfish. She took the high rode, and went viral.
Disability Portrayals In Hollywood Films Plummet
A report looking at last year's 100 top-grossing films finds that representation of people with disabilities on the big screen is at a four-year low.
Some In Disability Community Wary Of Advocate’s Campaign For Congress
The former head of the National Down Syndrome Society is facing questions about her time leading the organization as she seeks a U.S. House seat largely based on her record with the group.