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Autism Diagnoses Are Soaring. Here’s How Some Colleges Are Responding
Almost all campuses have an office that provides resources to students with documented disabilities, but comprehensive support programs for autism are rare. That's starting to change.
Disability Employment Hits Record High
The number of people with disabilities across the nation who are employed is at its highest level since federal officials started keeping track.
Accessible Travel, A $58 Billion Market, Gets Its First One-Stop Shop
With travel spending soaring, a startup specializing in accessible vacations is expanding from its focus on hotels to include everything from flights to airport transfers and car rentals.
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Parents Sue Founder Of Trust Fund That Lost $100 Million
The founder of a nonprofit that administers special needs trusts is accused of draining more than 1,500 funds set up for individuals with disabilities and others with complex medical needs.
States Skirt Testing Requirement For Students In Special Education
Very few students are supposed to take alternate assessments intended for those with the most significant disabilities, but states are routinely exceeding the limit despite major ramifications for kids.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.