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As Education Department Slashes Nearly Half Its Staff, Special Ed Worries Mount
The U.S. Department of Education is firing almost 1,400 employees raising questions about how the federal government will uphold its obligations under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Social Security Cracking Down On Overpayments
The Social Security Administration is reinstating a more aggressive policy on recovering billions of dollars mistakenly paid to beneficiaries, which could lead the agency to cut off benefits to some.
Aldi Hosts Surprise Party For 7-Year-Old Who’s Nonverbal
Liliana Orth celebrated the birthday of a lifetime recently when her favorite place — her local Aldi grocery store — hosted a surprise party for her.
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States Sue Over Cuts To Special Educator Training Programs
Several states are suing the Trump administration to halt hundreds of millions of dollars in cuts to programs designed to train teachers in special education and other high-need areas.
CDC To Revisit Debunked Link Between Vaccines And Autism
The CDC is planning a large study on the long-discredited connection between autism and vaccines, a move that advocates say will squander precious government resources.
Following Hiatus, Special Olympics Kicks Off World Games
For the first time in eight years, athletes with developmental disabilities from around the globe will come together to compete in skiing, figure skating and other winter sports.
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‘Survivor’ Contestant Opens Up About Autism
On CBS's "Survivor," Eva Erickson is being strategic about how to handle her autism diagnosis, not wanting her castmates to see her as weak or reliant on a "sob story."
Medicaid Sends $4M Bills To Two Families Grieving Deaths Of Loved Ones With Disabilities
States are required to claw back health care costs from the estates of many Medicaid recipients. Some are particularly aggressive in their pursuit.
Trump Education Secretary Confirmed Despite Special Ed Concerns
The nation has a new secretary of education and she's angling to free her department from its special education obligations.
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Theme Park For Kids Puts Accessibility At The Forefront
A new theme park is prioritizing the needs of children with disabilities as it opens its doors for the first time.
Families Brace For Potential Medicaid Cuts
Uncertainty is growing among many families of kids with disabilities who rely on Medicaid for health insurance as federal lawmakers consider how to cut hundreds of billions of dollars from the budget.
Why Robots Are Not Effective Autism Support Tools
Even as the education technology industry rushes to develop robots that can deliver autism therapy, research shows the devices are ineffective and unwanted.