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Lego Increases Disability Inclusion In Its Product Line
Lego is introducing new characters outfitted with an internationally recognized lanyard designed to quietly indicate that a person has a hidden disability and might need some extra support.
ChatGPT For Autism? Researchers Work With AI To Decode Children’s Behavior
Using machine learning to analyze behavior patterns, researchers hope to give parents and caregivers advice on what their child is experiencing, what might come next and how the caregiver can help.
School District Files Suit Against Parents Over Special Education Reimbursement
A school district has filed a federal lawsuit against a set of parents after it was ordered to reimburse them more than $120,000 to send their child to a private school.
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FDA Under Pressure To Finalize Ban On Shock Devices For People With Developmental Disabilities
With the White House set to change hands, advocates are calling on the FDA to finalize a ban on the use of devices that administer electric shocks to address behavior issues in those with disabilities.
Netflix Documentary Focuses On Nonverbal Teen With Autism
A short documentary is coming to Netflix that shares the story of a teenage girl with autism who's finding her voice for the first time.
Report: Charters’ Flexibility Can Enable Better Outcomes For Students In Special Ed
Schools with promising strategies hold both general education teachers and special educators responsible for all students' growth, researchers found.
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‘Wicked’ Actress With Disability Calls Out Ableist Comments
"Wicked" actress Marissa Bode, the first wheelchair user ever to play Nessarose, is speaking out against the ableist discourse surrounding her character after the movie musical's debut.
Feds Seek To End Subminimum Wage Program For Those With Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Labor is proposing a sweeping new rule that would put an end to the decades-old practice of allowing employers to pay workers with disabilities less than minimum wage.
Ed Department May Require Schools To Report ‘Informal Removals’ Of Kids With Disabilities
Federal officials are eyeing changes to the types of information that schools nationwide must report about the experiences of students with disabilities.
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New TV Show Explores Traveling With Autism
An unscripted documentary series following three families with members on the autism spectrum as they vacation will debut on Peacock.
State Sued For Limiting Housing Options For People With IDD
The U.S. Department of Justice brought the suit alleging that it's discriminatory to require homes for people with disabilities to meet safety standards that are not in place for other housing.
On Capitol Hill, Key Disability Champions Set To Depart
Some of the most prominent voices in Congress for home and community-based services, SSI reform, competitive integrated employment and other disability issues are heading for the exits.