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SSI, Social Security Benefits To Rise
Individuals with disabilities receiving Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits can expect to see more money next year.
In Bid To Improve Employment Of People With Disabilities, Feds Tout Accommodations
With a new tool, federal officials are working to help people with disabilities and employers understand the wide array of accommodations available to make employment more achievable.
Social Security Implements Changes To SSI Program
Several updates to SSI are taking effect, impacting how benefits are calculated, alleviating reporting burdens and likely expanding the number of people who qualify for the program.
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Disability Employment Soared During The Pandemic. Can The Trend Survive?
As some employers move back to fully in-office employment, advocates hope that remote work's boon to workers with disabilities won't be forgotten.
Senate Punts On Autism Act
Lawmakers approved a short-term extension of the nation's primary autism law, but the path to renewing the measure — and nearly $2 billion for the developmental disability — may be rockier than expected.
Senators Push Back On Potential Changes To Subminimum Wage Program
With federal officials expected to propose a rule that could end a government program allowing people with disabilities to be paid less than minimum wage, some lawmakers are already raising red flags.
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House Votes To Renew Autism Act As Expiration Nears
With the clock ticking, Congress is one step closer to re-upping the nation's primary autism law and allocating nearly $2 billion to address the developmental disability.
FBI Wants To Hear From Victims Of Special Needs Trust Fund That Lost $100 Million
After a nonprofit reported $100 million missing from 1,500 trust funds for people with profound injuries and disabilities, the FBI is reaching out to victims as part of a criminal investigation.
Millions Earmarked To Boost Disability Employment
More money than ever before is being allocated to establish new models to help young people with disabilities transition to competitive integrated employment.
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How A Man Took $100 Million From Special Needs Trusts, Records Say
In all, more than 1,600 trust funds were either drained or are missing money, according to court records. They belonged to children with Down syndrome and other disabilities.
Social Security Moves To Streamline SSI
New efforts are underway to simplify the process of applying for Supplemental Security Income benefits.
Feds Tell Voc Rehab Agencies Not To Limit Services To In-State Options
Vocational rehabilitation should pay for out-of-state services including postsecondary programs for those with autism or intellectual disabilities if similar options cannot be found within their borders.