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Many People With Disabilities Risk Losing Medicaid If They Work Too Much
As politicians demand that more Medicaid recipients work, many people with disabilities say their state programs' income and asset caps force them to limit work hours or turn down promotions.
HBO’s Max Expands Availability Of New Accessibility Option
A major streaming service is beefing up its commitment to accessibility by adding a unique option for people with disabilities to one of its biggest hits.
Social Security Eases Off Recent Changes
Facing pushback, the Social Security Administration is backing off some changes that could have posed barriers for people with disabilities.
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‘If They Cut Too Much, People Will Die’: Health Coalition Pushes GOP On Medicaid Funding
Disability advocates, other consumer groups and health industry giants are joining forces to lobby GOP members as House Republicans mull $880 billion in cuts from federal programs.
Trump Administration To Close Agency Promoting Community Living For People With IDD
A government agency that funds services and supports for people with disabilities will be broken up as part of a massive reorganization of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
FDA Green-Lights First Treatment For Prader-Willi Syndrome
Federal regulators are clearing a first-of-its-kind treatment for symptoms of a rare neurodevelopmental disorder that is characterized by insatiable hunger.
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States Increasingly Noting Autism, Other Conditions On Driver’s Licenses
To help avoid misunderstandings with police during traffic stops, some states allow people with autism, hearing or other impairments to have their condition noted on their driver's license.
Disability Advocates Worry New Federal Spending Plan Will Lead To More Programs Being Slashed
After months of delays, lawmakers recently approved a federal funding bill narrowly averting a government shutdown, but advocates say it may bring more questions than answers for disability programs.
One-Stop Clinic To Serve Children And Adults With Down Syndrome
A new clinic is one of only a handful nationwide offering those with Down syndrome access to experts, treatment, help with services and information about the latest research and trials.
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Trump Says Ed Department Will No Longer Handle ‘Special Needs’
President Donald Trump said he will move special education oversight to Health and Human Services, but the plan is short on specifics and it's unclear whether he has the authority to do so.
Medicaid Recipients Struggle To Find Mental Health Care. Looming Cuts Could Make It Harder
Many Americans live in areas with a mental health care professional shortage. If Medicaid reimbursement rates go down and more providers refuse to see those patients, the shortage would get worse.
‘Just Like Me.’ The Story Behind Viral Video Of Boy In Wheelchair At Target
A video of a boy with spina bifida joyfully spotting a Target advertisement featuring another child in a wheelchair has touched the hearts of millions.