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Trump Extends Program Helping People Leave Institutions
For the third time this year, extra funding will keep alive a program that moves individuals with disabilities from institutions into the community while lawmakers consider a longer-term plan.
For Those Diagnosed As Adults, ASD Poses Unique Challenges
Spotting autism in adults can be tricky, but with increased awareness, many people who were misdiagnosed or missed altogether as children are gaining a new understanding of themselves.
A Boy With Special Needs Started A House Fire. It May Cost His Parents $200K.
A 13-year-old with special needs started a fire that damaged two homes. Now his neighbor's insurance company wants the boy's parents to pay, claiming the couple didn't do enough to prevent it.
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Why An Autism Group Is Breaking Up With ‘Sesame Street’
PSAs featuring Julia from "Sesame Street" that encourage early autism screening seem innocent enough, but a self-advocacy group says the ads lead unsuspecting parents to harmful information.
Can An Actor With Down Syndrome Change Hollywood?
Zack Gottsagen, who has Down syndrome, is the improbable star — alongside Shia LaBeouf and Dakota Johnson — of a feature film opening in theaters across the country.
Feds Detail Limits On Flying With Service Animals
Following numerous high-profile incidents, federal regulators are clarifying the rules for animals assisting people with disabilities on airplanes.
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Grocery Chain Rolls Out Adaptive Shopping Carts
Thanks to one mom, a supermarket chain is the first to provide carts in all of its stores designed for children with special needs who are too big to sit in regular carts.
Regal Offers Tickets, No Apology For Turning Away Kids With Special Needs
After a group of children with disabilities was turned away over "liability" concerns, a Regal theater has offered free movie tickets, but no apology.
App Designed To Boost Independence For Bus Riders With Disabilities
A city bus service is testing an app that allows caregivers to add photos of drop-off locations, reminders when a destination is near and walking routes to and from stops, among other tools.
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Theater Turns Away Moviegoers With Special Needs
When a group of kids with special needs was turned away from a Regal movie theater, they were told it was because the movie was oversold but later learned they were too much of a "liability."
Push To Expand Access To Community Living Hits Roadblock
Despite strong bipartisan support, federal legislation that would entitle people with disabilities access to community-based services and outlaw waiting lists appears to be stalled.
Cafe Employs, Gives Back To People With Disabilities
Inspired by her 8-year-old who has autism and Down syndrome, a mom recently opened a coffee shop dedicated to accepting everyone, including those with special needs.