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Disability Focused Proms To Be Held Across Globe
More than 100,000 people with disabilities are expected at special proms planned at sites around the world all timed to coincide with Valentine's Day.
Group To Build Neighborhood For Adults With IDD
Plans are in the works to develop a pocket neighborhood where people with intellectual and developmental disabilities can live long-term with family, friends, caretakers or on their own.
Children’s Books Honored For Focus On Disability Experience
Nine books featuring stories about various types of disabilities are being tapped for a special set of awards given alongside the famed Newbery and Caldecott Medals.
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Her Son With Autism Was Kicked Off A Cruise. Now This Mom Is On A Mission To Better Awareness
Royal Caribbean, which advertises itself as "autism friendly," apologized after the family of an adult with autism says an incident was mishandled by officials who lacked understanding of his disability.
States Sue Over Right Of People With Disabilities To Live In The Community
In a new twist in a long-running lawsuit, a coalition of states is challenging the right of people with disabilities to live and receive services in the community as opposed to institutions.
How A Boxing Gym Is Helping Those With Disabilities Build Confidence
A boxing gym that trains kids and adults with IDD is working to break the misconception that boxing is dangerous and show that the sport helps release stress and anxiety in a safe space.
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Inspired By Grandson With Disability, Woman Invents Adaptive Socks
Initially designed to help her grandson, the socks feature a pair of holes to allow people with disabilities to put them on independently and they are now available at national retailers.
Medicaid Cuts Put Disability Services At Risk, Advocates Warn
After years struggling to find staff to support people with IDD living in the community, an influx of federal dollars allowed service providers to make headway, but the gains could be short-lived.
Service Dogs’ Roles Are Expanding To Help More People
More people with disabilities, from hard-of-hearing to autism spectrum disorder, are uniting with service dogs to help them with everyday tasks.
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‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’ To Highlight Character With Autism
An upcoming episode of a popular PBS Kids show will be told from the viewpoint of a character with autism.
Children With Disabilities Particularly Vulnerable To Minneapolis ICE Crackdown
Already-anxious parents say their kids, who are U.S. citizens, are missing not just school but also therapy appointments to avoid encountering potentially hostile federal agents.
New Film Tells Untold Story Of Holocaust Victims With Disabilities
The Nazis built the first gas chambers to systematically murder institutionalized people with disabilities resulting in nearly 300,000 deaths, yet these victims are often the last to be remembered.