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Concerns Raised Over Response To Murder Of Woman With Disability
When a child is killed by a parent, people are typically outraged — unless the victim has a disability. Then, there's a tendency to rationalize the slaying, advocates say.
Zappos, PBS Launching Apparel For Children With Special Needs
PBS KIDS is working with Zappos to introduce a clothing line aimed at meeting the unique sensory and adaptive needs of kids with disabilities.
Homeowners With Developmental Disabilities Bond As Roommates
For 14 years, three men with developmental disabilities have owned their own home, meticulously maintaining it like no one else, and they wouldn't have it any other way.
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Coffee Shop Helping Kids With Special Needs Learn Life Skills
With a cart, a Keurig and some paper products, a group of middle school students with disabilities are becoming more independent and learning what it takes to run a business.
‘Sesame Street’ Expands Autism Focus
On television, online and at their theme park, the people behind "Sesame Street" say they are adding more resources and increasing efforts to include kids on the spectrum.
Twitter Adds Disability To Abuse Reporting Options
Responding to user requests, Twitter is updating its platform to explicitly allow reporting of abusive or harassing tweets targeting people with disabilities.
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Kids’ Show Features Cast With Autism
A first-of-its-kind kids' show with a star and core cast who are all on the autism spectrum is making its television debut.
Families Moving Across The Country To Help Their Kids With Disabilities
Drawn by more generous Medicaid programs or access to treatments, families are uprooting their lives in order to find better care for their children with special needs.
Apple Throws Support Behind Disability Emojis
Apple wants to see a host of new emojis introduced, all aimed at better representing people with disabilities in texts and other digital communications.
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Airbnb Rolls Out New Features For Those With Disabilities
Following accusations of discrimination against travelers with disabilities, Airbnb said it is implementing changes aimed at making its platform friendlier to those with various needs.
Race Is On To Renew Program That Moves People Out Of Institutions
Disability advocates are scrambling to get funding renewed for a federal program that's helped thousands with developmental disabilities leave institutions but is now on the brink of collapse.
Google Now Includes Accessible Routes
With a new Google Maps feature, the technology giant is looking to make it easier for people with disabilities to get around.