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Fearing Deportation, Parents Declining Benefits For Kids With Disabilities
Advocates say many immigrant families, nervous about a higher degree of scrutiny in applications, are dropping Medicaid and other benefits for their citizen children with disabilities.
FDA Approves Marijuana-Based Drug To Treat Severe Epilepsy
The Food and Drug Administration is approving a marijuana-based medication to treat two rare seizure conditions associated with developmental issues.
New York Woman Is Nation’s First Lobbyist With Down Syndrome
There are lots of people trying to sway federal lawmakers, but no one else is quite like Kayla McKeon, Capitol Hill's first-ever registered lobbyist with Down syndrome.
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School District Pays $1.3 Million To Settle Landmark Special Ed Case
A seven-year legal battle that led to a U.S. Supreme Court decision raising the standard schools must meet in educating students with disabilities is coming to a close.
Study Affirms Prospect Of Autism Blood Test
New research is offering stronger proof that a blood test may be able to accurately predict whether or not a child has autism.
Proponents Of Discredited Communication Method Defend Practice
Critics say facilitated communication is scientifically discredited, but others argue that a world where people with disabilities don't have access to the method is not an inclusive one.
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House Lawmakers Approve Delay Of Caregiver Check-In Requirement
Congress moved one step closer this week toward delaying the start of a controversial program to track when personal care services are provided to people with disabilities.
Popular Disney Movie Comes With Seizure Warning
Disney is warning moviegoers that its new blockbuster, "Incredibles 2," contains a scene with flashing lights that could pose a health concern for some people.
Down Syndrome Reality Show Returns With Wedding On Tap
A wedding is on the horizon when a reality television show following the lives of adults with Down syndrome comes back later this summer.
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Evolving Definition Of Autism Prompts Questions About Prevalence
The latest government data shows that autism prevalence is on the rise, but a newly-adopted standard for diagnosing the developmental disorder may be muddying the numbers.
State To Pay $10 Million For Denying Special Ed Services
One state will pay more than $10 million to settle claims that students with disabilities were wrongly cut off from public education at age 20 instead of 22 in violation of federal law.
Direct Support Workers In Short Supply As Demand Surges
Agencies that offer supports to people with developmental disabilities say they are struggling more than ever to attract workers, forcing some to terminate services and decline new clients.