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Students With Disabilities Increasingly Served In General Education Classes
The number of students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms across the country jumped substantially in recent years, according to a new government report.
Parents Of Children With Autism Frustrated Over Long Wait Times, Denials Of Service
Years-long waiting lists to get a diagnosis and lengthy drives to access services are just some of the hurdles that parents of kids with autism say they contend with.
New Film Spotlights Theater Company For People With Disabilities
The documentary showcases a theater company for adults with disabilities created by a couple who wanted to give their son with Down syndrome a shot at a starring role and a sense of community.
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Justice Department Deems Major ADA Guidance ‘Not Enforceable’
The Trump administration is tossing aside key guidance that federal officials have used to steer enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act for more than a decade.
Colleges Likely Serving More Students With Autism Than They Realize
New estimates show that colleges are serving far more students with autism than previously thought and they may not even know it.
Meta Accused Of Using AI To Target Workers With Disabilities For Layoff
Former Meta employees say the social media giant is using artificial intelligence to target workers with disabilities as part of mass layoffs.
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White House Wants To Make It Harder For People With Disabilities To Sue Federal Agencies
The White House is pushing back on a long-running lawsuit over its disability accommodations by challenging the right of people with disabilities to sue the federal government.
Down Syndrome Self-Advocacy Program To Expand Nationwide
A program helping individuals with Down syndrome learn everything from personal hygiene to leisure as they prepare for adulthood is expanding to dozens of locations around the U.S. and Mexico.
Apple Readies Movie About Prominent Disability Rights Activist
A feature film about an activist known as the "mother of the disability rights movement" is set to debut.
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Napa Wine Label To Support Jobs For Adults With IDD
A portion of sales will go toward employment and job training for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with an ultimate goal of including such workers in making future wines.
Website Accessibility Lawsuits Don’t Create Lasting Change, Advocates Say
Frustrated by inaccessible websites, some people with disabilities are taking legal action, but advocates say the approach is a distraction and doesn't yield improvements.
Ed Department Details Plans To Outsource Special Education, Relocate Staff
Federal education officials are offering up more specifics about their plans to offload many special ed responsibilities, but their efforts to reassure stakeholders are doing little to ease concerns.