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As Demand For ABA Therapy Increases, Investors Buy In
Autism therapy is attracting significant attention from private equity firms, a trend that could fund rapid expansion of clinics, but is also raising concerns about quality of care.
Disability Groups Step Up Efforts To Reach Minority Families
Support and advocacy organizations often fall short in reflecting the diversity of Americans with disabilities, but some are looking to change that.
Companies Under Fire For Hawking Fake Autism, Cerebral Palsy Treatments
Federal officials are taking action against two companies for charging thousands of dollars for therapies they "deceptively" claimed could treat autism, cerebral palsy and other conditions.
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Ed Department: Texas Must Do More To Help Students Needing Special Ed
After determining that Texas illegally set a cap on the number of students receiving special ed, the U.S. Department of Education says the state is not doing enough to fix the problems.
Concerns Linger Over Medicaid Caregiver Check-In Mandate
Advocates are pushing for clearer privacy protections as states work to comply with a requirement that personal care attendants electronically check in when assisting people with disabilities.
Supermarket Chain Fined For Violating ADA
A grocery chain has agreed to pay more than $30,000 in penalties and make sure the checkouts at hundreds of stores are accessible to those with disabilities.
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Dragging Of Boy With Autism Not Isolated, Advocates Say
As national television networks have been airing video of school staff dragging a student with autism, advocates are expressing concern, saying they've seen similar situations before.
Report: School Absences More Frequent For Kids With Disabilities
Children with developmental disabilities are far more likely to be missing a lot of school, according to a new federal report, with those who have certain conditions at especially high risk.
Test-Maker Says It’s No Longer Divulging Students’ Disabilities
A major standardized test-maker says it has changed its ways after being accused of illegally disclosing students' disabilities.
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Nike Signs Runner With Cerebral Palsy To Pro Contract
University of Oregon junior Justin Gallegos had just finished running in a recent race when he got the surprise of a lifetime. Nike wanted to sign Gallegos to a pro contract.
Virtual World Provides Haven For Those With Special Needs
People with disabilities often struggle with social interaction, but researchers say the virtual world of Second Life can offer a safe space to socialize and forge meaningful relationships.
NIH Boosts Down Syndrome Research Funding
Federal officials are committing millions of new dollars to Down syndrome research and they say even more money may be on the way.