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Company Turns Dog Treats Into Jobs, Futures For Young People With Special Needs
A dog treat manufacturer that was created to provide employment for people with disabilities has caught the eye of actor Ashton Kutcher and now has products at Target, Chewy.com and more.
Education Department Addresses Special Ed Concerns Related To COVID-19
With two new guidance documents, federal education officials are clarifying issues facing both young children with disabilities and those transitioning to adulthood amid the pandemic.
State Offers Money To Special Ed Students Affected By School Shutdowns
Students with severe cognitive disabilities in one state could receive up to $1,500 each for tutoring, therapy and other support services to address coronavirus-related learning disruptions.
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Day Programs Struggle To Stay Open
The pandemic has shuttered some day programs and those that have reopened are being squeezed by low attendance, a situation that could erase decades of gains in community-based services.
Federal Agency Recommends Ending Government Disability Jobs Program
An independent federal agency says it's time for a decades-old government jobs program for people with disabilities to come to an end.
SSI, Social Security Benefits Will Increase In 2021
People with disabilities receiving Supplemental Security Income and other Social Security benefits will soon see their payments rise.
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Teen With Down Syndrome Is CEO Of Ice Cream Truck
A one-of-a-kind ice cream truck is staffed by a team of "ice cream experts" — all of whom have exceptionalities — and led by a CEO with Down syndrome.
IRS Issues Final Rules For ABLE Accounts
Federal officials are firming up rules for a relatively new type of account that allows people with disabilities to save money without jeopardizing their government benefits.
Nonprofit Wants To Create 101,000 Jobs For People With Autism
An autism nonprofit in one state is setting an ambitious goal to address the employment needs of residents on the spectrum — to create 101,000 jobs within 10 years.
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Government Agency Recommends Ending Subminimum Wage
A federal civil rights commission is calling for an end to a policy that allows people with disabilities to be paid less than minimum wage describing the program as "rife with abuse."
Roommate Program Looks To Improve Disability Caregiving
The "Rumi" program brings together people with developmental disabilities and full-time roommates who care for them in their homes, all at lower cost than traditional group homes.
Hopes Fade For Coronavirus Relief For People With Disabilities
Another round of stimulus checks and long-sought funding to ease the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic on home- and community-based services are looking increasingly uncertain.