Politics & Law
Congress Weighs Stimulus Checks For Those With Disabilities, Funds For Services
A $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan in the U.S. Senate includes a major investment in home- and community-based services and stimulus payments for more people with disabilities.
Parents Wait Or Drive Across State For Autism Therapy
Lawmakers in one state are moving to eliminate a barrier to behavioral health care, a change that backers say would greatly improve access to therapy for children with autism.
Institutions Serving Those With IDD Get New COVID-19 Guidance
Nearly a year after institutions serving people with developmental disabilities locked down, federal officials are spelling out how and when these facilities should reopen to visitors.
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Walmart Violated ADA When It Refused To Give Worker A Set Schedule, Lawsuit Says
Walmart is being sued in federal court for refusing to allow an employee with an intellectual disability to have a set weekly schedule.
Federal Autism Committee Remains Defunct
A federal committee charged with guiding the nation's priorities on autism remains in disarray nearly a year and a half after Congress reauthorized it.
People With Disabilities Report Fewer Voting Troubles
The most recent election brought some good news for people with disabilities: far fewer problems casting their ballots.
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Senators Call On Biden To Uphold Promise To Expand Community-Based Services
Dozens of U.S. senators are urging President Joe Biden to make good on his campaign proposal to invest $450 billion in Medicaid home- and community-based services.
Lawmakers Make Push To Fully Fund IDEA
Citing a "huge amount of momentum," lawmakers are introducing legislation calling for the federal government to significantly increase its spending on students with disabilities.
White House Doubles Down On Accessibility
Online and in the briefing room, the Biden administration says it is working to prioritize accessibility for people with disabilities.
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Lawsuit Alleges Devereux Didn’t Protect Kids From Abuse
A federal class action lawsuit claims that the nonprofit network of residential centers was negligent and did not protect at least six children in three states from being abused by staffers.
Biden Pandemic Strategy Puts Focus On People With Disabilities
As President Joe Biden introduces a coordinated federal approach to address the COVID-19 pandemic, he's turning attention to the virus' impact on people with disabilities.
Disability Discrimination In Health Care Under Scrutiny
Federal officials are weighing a rewrite of regulations designed to ensure that people with disabilities do not face discrimination from medical providers amid concerns about unequal access.