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As Demand For ABA Therapy Increases, Investors Buy In
Autism therapy is attracting significant attention from private equity firms, a trend that could fund rapid expansion of clinics, but is also raising concerns about quality of care.
SSI, Social Security Payments Will Grow In 2019
Payments to Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries are set to go up a good bit next year.
Businesses Increasingly Hiring People With Disabilities
With employers facing a tight labor market, falling unemployment rates among people with disabilities suggest more hiring managers are opening their eyes to this untapped pool of workers.
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Texas Saved Billions Cutting Special Ed: Now The Bill Comes Due
Following what one advocate called "absolutely the largest-scale violation" of IDEA, Texas is embarking on what may amount to the biggest single expansion of special education services ever.
Special Ed, Disability Programs Spared In Government Budget Deal
The federal government will increase funding for special ed and allocate money to address the needs of caregivers as part of a spending bill that's expected to be signed by the president.
Party City Accused Of Denying Job To Woman With Autism
The EEOC is suing Party City alleging that a woman with autism was denied a sales job after a store manager realized she had a disability and would be assisted by a job coach.
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Fundraiser Pairs Chefs, People With Special Needs
A new project is connecting chefs with people who have developmental disabilities to inspire restaurant menu items, with a portion of proceeds going to support group homes and day programs.
Wendy’s Investigates Firing Of Employee With Asperger’s
Fast-food chain Wendy's is investigating the termination of an employee on the spectrum whose family was told he was "making guests uncomfortable."
Plan To Renew Program That Moves People Out Of Institutions Advances
Lawmakers are pushing forward with plans to renew a federal program that helps people with disabilities move from institutions to community living.
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Millions In Disability Housing Assistance Headed To States
People with disabilities in nearly every state will receive help accessing housing in the community thanks to an infusion of millions in federal dollars.
SSI May Have Overpaid $380 Million To Beneficiaries
Social Security may have overpaid in excess of $380 million to some 77,000 people receiving Supplemental Security Income, according to a government audit.
Who Should Pick Up The Tab For Postsecondary Programs?
Disability advocates want federal education officials to clear up what they say is misleading information keeping students with intellectual disabilities from attending postsecondary programs.