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How Common Is Intellectual Disability Among Adults?

A new study is among the first to estimate the number of adults in the U.S. with intellectual disability, offering policymakers and other stakeholders a snapshot of the need for resources.

February 23, 2024
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Faced With Special Ed Staff Vacancies, One Elementary Turned To Parents For Help

After years struggling to fill positions, one school has a full special education staff thanks to a half-dozen parents and caregivers who stepped into the open support staff roles.

February 23, 2024
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Ancient DNA Reveals Down Syndrome In 5,000-Year-Old Remains

An expansive analysis of DNA from ancient remains has revealed cases of Down syndrome from the past offering evidence that people with the disorder were treated similarly to others in their community.

February 22, 2024

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Starbucks Transforming Stores To Improve Disability Access

Starbucks is making big changes to ensure that its stores are more inclusive and accessible to employees and customers with disabilities in a move that's intended to serve as a model for other retailers.

February 21, 2024
U.S. Department of Education

Ed Department Needs More Funding To Investigate Disability Complaints, Advocates Say

Federal education officials need twice as much money to keep up with a flood of complaints alleging discrimination against students with disabilities and others in the nation's schools.

February 20, 2024
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Study Finds Widely Available Drug May Lower Anxiety In Those With Autism

New research suggests that a decades-old drug can alleviate anxiety issues in kids and young adults with autism.

February 20, 2024

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Classroom Converted Into Simulated Apartment To Boost Life Skills

The simulated apartment is designed to provide a realistic and engaging environment where students with disabilities can learn daily living skills like food prep, personal hygiene, budgeting and more.

February 20, 2024

Online Marketplace Aims To Improve Consumer Experience For People With Disabilities

People with disabilities have $200 billion in purchasing power in the U.S., but often report bad customer experiences. Now, an online marketplace is highlighting businesses that are accommodating.

February 20, 2024
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With New Season, ‘The Good Doctor’ Adds Character With Autism

An actress with autism is set to take on a prominent role in a prime-time network drama.

February 13, 2024

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Halfway Through ‘Unwinding,’ Medicaid Enrollment Is Down About 10 Million

In what will be the biggest purge of Medicaid beneficiaries in a one-year span, enrollment in the program for low-income people and those with disabilities is on track to return to pre-pandemic levels.

February 13, 2024

Retired Special Educator Stakes $125,000 To Open Coffee Shop That Gives Former Students Jobs

Kim Kaczmarek has long known her students had a hard time beating employment odds and after their plight got even more difficult, she knew she had to do something about it.

February 13, 2024
U.S. Capitol

Congress Weighs Strengthening Health Care Protections For People With Disabilities

The U.S. House voted to bar Medicaid and other programs from considering a quality-of-life measure that could be used to discriminate against people with disabilities, but the bill's future is unclear.

February 12, 2024

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