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Santa Goes Sensory-Friendly At Events Nationwide
With Christmas near, Santa Claus is set to turn down the music and make other adjustments at hundreds of events across the country designed to better accommodate kids with special needs.
Firm Designs Buildings To Meet Needs Of Kids With Autism
They design buildings specifically to provide a sense of calm for people on the autism spectrum, but say the simplified design has the same effect on anyone in schools, clinics and offices.
Staff Crisis Had State Planning To Move Group Home Residents Into Facility With Cots
A group home staffing crisis prompted a state plan to move dozens of residents with disabilities into a day center where cots were being set up in a gymnasium.
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House Approves Largest Investment Ever In Community-Based Services
A roughly $2 trillion bill including a historic investment in Medicaid home and community-based services and support for employment, housing and other disability programs is closer to becoming law.
Apple’s iPad Gets Assistive Technology Boost
Through a partnership with a venerable name in the world of assistive technology, people with disabilities can now control Apple's iPad using nothing more than their eyes.
New Peppa Pig Theme Park To Be Autism-Friendly
A first-of-its-kind Peppa Pig theme park that's set to open near Legoland next year is being designed to meet the needs of kids with autism and it will feature wheelchair-accessible rides.
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Google Seeks Help From People With Speech Issues
Google wants to make it easier for people with disabilities that affect their speech to communicate with those around them and they're looking for some help.
Justice Department Sues Uber For Disability Discrimination
The U.S. government is suing Uber alleging that the ride-sharing service is illegally overcharging people with disabilities by imposing "wait time" fees if they need extra time to get in a car.
Airbnb Works To Improve Offerings For Those With Disabilities
Airbnb, which has faced accusations of discrimination against travelers with disabilities in the past, is stepping up its efforts to better accommodate guests with various needs.
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With Disability-Friendly Packaging, Olay Aims For Greater Accessibility
A major beauty brand is rethinking its packaging in an effort to be more accessible to people with disabilities and they're hoping that other companies will follow suit.
Temple Grandin Working On Line Of Playground Equipment For Kids With Autism
Temple Grandin, one of the most well-known and accomplished adults with autism, is partnering with a company that makes playground equipment to develop a line aimed at children with autism.
Biden Pushes For Largest Boost Ever To Community-Based Services
President Joe Biden is plowing ahead with plans to make the biggest investment in Medicaid home and community-based services in 40 years as part of an ambitious package of social safety net reforms.