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State May Need Billions To Bring IDEA Services Up To Standards
It's estimated that one state will need to come up with some $3.2 billion in the next three years to provide special education to students who were previously denied services.
Behavior Therapists Accused Of Billing For ‘Impossible’ Hours
Amid concerns about fraudulent billing by behavior analysts, providers say that one state's Medicaid program is dragging out approvals and preventing kids from getting therapy for months.
Couples Feel Pressure To Divorce To Help Their Kids With Disabilities
Struggling to afford the specialized equipment and treatments their children with disabilities need, some couples consider divorcing so that their kids can qualify for government benefits.
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Agencies Ramp Up Efforts To Attract Direct Support Professionals
Agencies serving people with disabilities say they are embracing various initiatives — from recruitment campaigns to longevity pay and an emphasis on emotional rewards — to attract workers.
Feds Mull Changes To Disability Employment Rules
The Trump administration is planning to alter existing regulations aimed at steering individuals with disabilities away from sheltered workshops.
Caregiver Shortages Exacerbated By Soaring Housing Prices
The work is demanding and low paid, and now some providers say that high housing costs are making it even harder to find home care workers to assist those with disabilities.
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ABLE Programs In Jeopardy, Disability Advocates Warn
Without a big change, advocates are warning that a recently-established vehicle to help people with disabilities save money without risking their government benefits could be unsustainable.
School District Pays $1.3 Million To Settle Landmark Special Ed Case
A seven-year legal battle that led to a U.S. Supreme Court decision raising the standard schools must meet in educating students with disabilities is coming to a close.
Direct Support Workers In Short Supply As Demand Surges
Agencies that offer supports to people with developmental disabilities say they are struggling more than ever to attract workers, forcing some to terminate services and decline new clients.
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Nation Spending More On Community Living
Government spending on home and community-based services has risen dramatically, with a new report finding that growth doubled year-over-year as funding for institutions declined.
In Shift, Work Opportunities Expand For Young People With Disabilities
Under new federal regulations, young people with disabilities who once would have been steered to jobs paying subminimum wage are being put on a path toward mainstream employment.
Low Medicaid Rates Preventing Children From Getting ABA Therapy
In some parts of the country, families say the reimbursement rates Medicaid pays for applied behavior analysis are so low that they're unable to find providers willing to serve them.