Politics & Law
Feds Clarify New Rule For Special Needs Trusts
Special needs trusts have a new level of flexibility and federal officials are working to ensure that state Medicaid directors understand the implications.
Disability Suits Fuel Rise In Civil Rights Claims Against Schools
Civil rights lawsuits against schools are on track to double compared to four years ago thanks in large part to disability-related claims, according to a new review of federal court filings.
Feds Take Aim At Inaccessible Housing
Millions in federal housing dollars went toward projects that skirted accessibility requirements, with sinks, doorways and other features that weren't disability-friendly, prosecutors say.
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Schools Accused Of Denying Special Education Services
The nation's largest school district is being accused of failing to provide speech therapy, occupational therapy and other legally-mandated services to students with disabilities.
Federal Panel Wants Autism Funding Doubled
A federal autism committee is calling for a twofold increase in funds dedicated to researching the developmental disorder by 2020.
Talk Of Medicaid Changes Prompts Special Ed Worries
Amid the national noise about potential cuts to Medicaid, some school administrators are trying to bring attention to one arguably lesser-known group that would be affected: their students.
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Disability Advocates Relieved By Failure Of Health Bill
Advocates are breathing a sigh of relief after a pared down health care repeal was rejected by the U.S. Senate, but they say that threats to disability services remain.
Complaint Alleges Widespread Bullying Of Students In Special Ed
A school district in one of the nation's largest cities is being accused of downplaying or ignoring pervasive bullying of students in special education.
Families Allowed To Join Fight Over Community-Based Supports
Families who want their loved ones to remain in institutions now have a voice in a court battle between the state of Ohio and a legal advocacy group for people with disabilities.
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Dozens With Disabilities Arrested On Capitol Hill
After the U.S. Senate narrowly voted to begin debate on a health care bill that includes sweeping changes to Medicaid, several dozen protesters with disabilities were arrested.
Analysis Finds Voter Turnout Low Among Those With Special Needs
Despite increased talk of disability issues during last year's presidential campaign, new research suggests that voter turnout still lagged among this population.
Prospect Of Cuts To Disability Services Looms Large
With a vote anticipated on a Republican health care plan that would fundamentally transform Medicaid, disability advocates say the threat to disability services remains very real.