Politics & Law
Autism Act Clears Senate
A bill that includes more than $1.8 billion for federal efforts to address the needs of people with autism is headed to President Donald Trump.
Woman Pleads Guilty To $1.2M Medicaid Fraud Scheme
The owner of a health care company pleaded guilty to fraudulently billing for servicing multiple children with disabilities simultaneously and charging for more than 24 hours in a single day.
Families Of Children With Special Needs Now Face Deportation
Under a new Trump administration policy, a program that has long allowed undocumented families to remain in this country while fighting serious or life-threatening conditions is ending.
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Feds Issue Guidance On Postsecondary Programs For Students With Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Education is weighing in after confusion forced some students with disabilities to withdraw from or forgo applying to postsecondary programs.
Alert System For Missing People With Disabilities Is Going Unused
Three years ago, one state created an Amber Alert-style system to help find people with disabilities who go missing. But it's never been used despite three recent cases with tragic endings.
Trump Administration Drops Appeal Of Special Ed Suit
The Trump administration is giving up on its long-running effort to delay an Obama-era rule designed to keep certain students from being wrongly placed in special education.
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Some In Disability Community Wary Of Advocate’s Campaign For Congress
The former head of the National Down Syndrome Society is facing questions about her time leading the organization as she seeks a U.S. House seat largely based on her record with the group.
R-Word Enters 2020 Presidential Race
A Democratic candidate for president is apologizing for laughing and praising a man who described President Donald Trump's actions as "mentally retarded."
For Those With ASD, Virtual Reality Could Help Improve Police Encounters
Researchers are looking to determine if virtual reality can help teach people with autism how to respond to law enforcement officers, potentially saving lives.
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Efforts To Curb Restraint And Seclusion Still Largely Piecemeal
Nearly a decade after Congress first considered restrictions on the use of restraint and seclusion in schools, a new report finds that rules continue to vary significantly from state to state.
In Lieu Of Guardianship, States Look To Supported Decision-Making
At least a dozen states have adopted laws encouraging supported decision-making, which — unlike guardianship — allows people with disabilities to make decisions for themselves.
Woman Died After A Fall. Did Her Son With Autism Commit Murder By Neglect?
For the last year, a man with autism has been in jail charged with murder and elder abuse after his mother died, even as his attorney says his mother was his caregiver, not the other way around.