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Trump Signs Bill Adding Protections For Social Security, SSI Recipients
Individuals tasked with handling Social Security payments for people with disabilities will be subject to greater scrutiny under a new law signed by President Donald Trump.
Coffee Shop Helping Kids With Special Needs Learn Life Skills
With a cart, a Keurig and some paper products, a group of middle school students with disabilities are becoming more independent and learning what it takes to run a business.
Wage Hikes Cut Into Services For People With Disabilities
Increases to the minimum wage in some areas are making it harder for people with developmental disabilities to access housing and services, providers say.
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Bed And Breakfast Will Operate As Working Group Home
Adults with developmental disabilities will live in and operate a bed and breakfast that's expected to open for business in late spring or early summer.
United Airlines To Train Employees On Intellectual Disabilities
A major U.S. airline is taking steps to improve travel for people with intellectual disabilities while also eyeing other ways to beef up inclusion.
Increasingly, Businesses Tailoring Employment To Adults With ASD
As parents search for employment opportunities for their adult children with autism, some are creating businesses built to accommodate their kids' special needs and maximize their talents.
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Federal Program That Moves People Out Of Institutions In Jeopardy
Funding is quickly running out for a popular Medicaid program that transitions people with disabilities from costly institutions to home and community-based living.
Trump Budget Draws Strong Opposition From Advocates
President Donald Trump is calling for modifications to Medicaid and Social Security alongside cuts to federal spending on many programs that benefit people with disabilities.
For Adults With Autism, Specialized Therapy May Boost Employment Odds
New research suggests that a type of therapy relying on computer-based exercises and small group sessions can yield big gains for adults with autism, potentially increasing employability.
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Disability Nonprofit Among Groups To Receive Betsy DeVos’ Salary
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos will give away her entire salary from her first year on the job and some of the money is headed to a nonprofit serving those with disabilities.
EEOC Records Drop In Job-Based Disability Discrimination Complaints
After two record-setting years, federal officials are reporting that complaints of disability-based job discrimination are down.
Ideas Sought On Improving Transition Outcomes
Federal officials are looking for ideas to help improve outcomes for young people with disabilities as they enter adulthood.