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Airlines Increasingly Commit To Autism Training For Staff
Just ahead of the summer travel season, another airline is taking steps to be more welcoming toward travelers on the spectrum.
Flag At US Capitol Honors 22-Year-Old Who Died At Day Program
An American flag will be flown over the U.S. Capitol in honor of a man with autism who died after falling from a third-floor window while attending a state-certified day habilitation program.
TV Ad Puts Spotlight On Assistive Technology
An AT&T commercial centers on a 7-year-old with cerebral palsy and hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy who uses eye-gaze technology to communicate — and to play music.
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National Hotline For IDD Caregivers Proposed
A group of federal lawmakers if pushing to establish a first-ever national hotline for caregivers of those with developmental disabilities.
With 24 Hours Of Free Throws, Mom Raises Big Money For Special Olympics
At an event that’s like a telethon crossed with a basketball practice, a former college player and ESPN analyst makes 100 free throws every hour for 24 hours, all inspired by her son with Down syndrome.
Tactile Museum Tour Lets Blind And Low-Vision Visitors Decode History With Their Hands
At the National Constitution Center, a touch tour is offering the chance to feel bronze statues of the nation's founders to pick up on their age, status and demeanor through touch.
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How 13 High Schoolers Are Fighting The Bullying Crisis Facing Students With Disabilities
Students with disabilities are bullied and socially excluded more than their peers. A group of high school students is trying to change that.
Autism Misinformation Widespread On Social Media, Study Finds
As people increasingly turn to social media for health advice, a new study finds that much of the content circulating on these online platforms about autism and mental health issues is misleading.
Couple Plan 400-Acre Neighborhood For Adults With Disabilities
The community, which is expected to be home to hundreds of adults with disabilities, will include shops, restaurants, a pool and other amenities that will be open to the public at large.
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‘Wicked’ Star Marissa Bode Says Airline Denied Her Access Over Wheelchair
"Wicked" star Marissa Bode is speaking out after she was allegedly barred from boarding a commercial flight due to her wheelchair.
Show Offers Solo Comedic Take On Being The Mom Of A Child With Autism
With her 80-minute solo show, "Not the Right Mom: A Full Spectrum Comedy," Megan Dolan gives a humorous take on the challenges, joys and chaos of the first year after her son's autism diagnosis.
RFK Jr. Takes Issue With Medicaid Paying Family Caregivers
Disability advocates are calling out top federal health officials for suggesting that Medicaid's home and community-based services program pays for assistance that should be provided by families for free.