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Autism Dating Show Set To Return
An Emmy-winning documentary series following the dating experiences of several people with autism across the nation is back with a new season.
Six Flags Sued Over Disability Access Policy
Six Flags is facing allegations of discrimination, with a lawsuit contending that the system its parks and several others use to provide disability accommodations violates the ADA.
City Is Country’s First To Be Named ‘Sensory Inclusive’
One of the nation's largest cities is the first to be designated as sensory inclusive, but the announcement has left some in the disability community confused and skeptical.
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The Daunting Child Care Challenges For Kids With Disabilities
Finding high-quality, affordable child care is hard, but when a child has a disability, it suddenly gets a whole lot harder — for parents and providers alike.
Census Bureau’s Proposed Changes Threaten To Undercount People With Disabilities
The Census Bureau has proposed a major change that advocates say will reduce the number of people who are counted as having a disability by 40%, potentially affecting funding for programs and services.
Boxing Serves As Developmental Therapy For Those With Down Syndrome
Typically, people with Down syndrome have issues with muscle tone, hand-eye coordination and balance. It's believed the sweet science that is boxing can help with all of that.
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Can Police Avoid Hurting Individuals With Autism? Cops Learn How
In trainings, advocates are urging law enforcement officers to approach those with autism based on their developmental age as opposed to their chronological one.
People With Disabilities Hope Autonomous Vehicles Deliver Independence
A pilot project aims to pave the way for fully autonomous vehicles to offer independence and a ticket out of isolation and loneliness for people who can't drive.
Survey Of Disability Service Providers Finds Deepening Crisis
Disability service providers across the nation are cutting back their offerings, turning away new clients and struggling to maintain quality and advocates say the situation is poised to get worse.
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NBA Games, Other Big Events Can Cause Sensory Overload. This Nonprofit Found A Solution
Unused corporate suites are being offered to organizations that serve people with disabilities providing access to a calmer space to enjoy entertainment that might otherwise be too overwhelming.
Medicaid Home And Community-Based Services Program Gets $37 Billion Boost
A pandemic relief package that was expected to funnel $12.7 billion to states to bolster home and community-based services actually distributed nearly three times that much, the White House says.
Police Department’s Autism Awareness Patrol Car Prompts Backlash
An effort to bring attention to autism backfired when police unveiled a patrol car wrapped in puzzle-piece imagery and received a heavy amount of criticism after driving the vehicle around town.