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Fearing Deportation, Parents Declining Benefits For Kids With Disabilities
Advocates say many immigrant families, nervous about a higher degree of scrutiny in applications, are dropping Medicaid and other benefits for their citizen children with disabilities.
Popular Disney Movie Comes With Seizure Warning
Disney is warning moviegoers that its new blockbuster, "Incredibles 2," contains a scene with flashing lights that could pose a health concern for some people.
Down Syndrome Reality Show Returns With Wedding On Tap
A wedding is on the horizon when a reality television show following the lives of adults with Down syndrome comes back later this summer.
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Direct Support Workers In Short Supply As Demand Surges
Agencies that offer supports to people with developmental disabilities say they are struggling more than ever to attract workers, forcing some to terminate services and decline new clients.
Study: Drivers With Autism Just As Good As Other Motorists
People with autism appear to have more difficulty than others when first learning to drive, but a study suggests that with practice, they can be just as skilled behind the wheel.
Nation Spending More On Community Living
Government spending on home and community-based services has risen dramatically, with a new report finding that growth doubled year-over-year as funding for institutions declined.
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Families Strained By Caregiving Responsibilities, Survey Finds
A snapshot of thousands of caregivers across the country finds them overwhelmed by the demands of their loved ones with developmental disabilities and deeply concerned about the future.
Company Looks To Mind-Reading Technology To Aid Those Who Are Nonverbal
An artificial intelligence company is developing software aimed at detecting patterns in order to predict a person's thinking and eventually, speak on their behalf.
Students Dream Up Assistive Devices For Kids With Disabilities
Through an introductory engineering program, junior high and high school students are developing real-life solutions for kids with disabilities, all on a budget of just $35.
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After 42 Years In Institutions, A Home Of Her Own
A woman with intellectual disability who has been housed in state institutions for over four decades may finally get a chance to live in the community after a judge ordered her release.
Respite Home Offers Overnight Stays For Adults With Special Needs
With a bed-and-breakfast feel, a new overnight respite home is providing a customized, fully-staffed getaway for adults with significant disabilities so that their parents can get a break.
City Among First To Go ‘Autism Friendly’
A Midwestern city of 25,000 is believed to be one of the first to launch a concerted, community-wide effort enlisting schools, businesses and residents to accommodate people with autism.