Politics & Law
He Spent 35 Years As A School Janitor. Lawsuit Says He Was Paid Less Than His Coworkers
For more than three decades, Paul Rooney, who has intellectual disability, showed up to sweep floors, clean bathrooms and tidy classrooms. But his family now charges he was being taken advantage of.
Altering IDEA Poses ‘Substantial Risk’ To Students With Disabilities, Advocates Warn
Federal lawmakers are considering taking up legislation that would amend IDEA, a move that advocates fear could open the door to broader changes amid an already tumultuous time for special education.
High School Diploma Cost Student With Intellectual Disability Future Access, Family Says
Makena Simonsen graduated with a 3.87 GPA, but reads, writes and does math at an elementary grade level. Now, her family is suing, arguing the district gave her a "meaningless" diploma.
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Trump Wanted To Cut Disability Programs. Congress Just Said No
After months of uncertainty, federal lawmakers approved a spending package that rejects Trump administration efforts to alter IDEA and do away with some disability programs.
States Sue Over Right Of People With Disabilities To Live In The Community
In a new twist in a long-running lawsuit, a coalition of states is challenging the right of people with disabilities to live and receive services in the community as opposed to institutions.
Children With Disabilities Particularly Vulnerable To Minneapolis ICE Crackdown
Already-anxious parents say their kids, who are U.S. citizens, are missing not just school but also therapy appointments to avoid encountering potentially hostile federal agents.
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Congress Poised To Reject Trump Changes To Special Ed, Disability Programs
A budget agreement working its way through Congress rebuffs Trump administration efforts to make major changes to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and eliminate some disability programs.
Disability Rights Lawyers Threatened With Budget Cuts, Reassignments
The Trump administration wants deep cuts for state-based legal services for people with disabilities, as advocates say the Justice Department pushed out many of its lawyers who worked on such issues.
After Her Son With A Disability Was Expelled From Day Care, A Mom Pushed For Reform
When Stacey Plantt filed a federal complaint against her son's day care claiming he was unjustly expelled, she wanted not only compensation for her family but also significant change.
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Medicaid Changes Could Limit Access For People With Disabilities, Advocates Warn
As federal officials begin to outline more stringent Medicaid eligibility rules, worries are running high about what the changes will mean for people with disabilities.
White House Says ASL Interpreters ‘Intrude’ On Trump’s Ability To Control His Image
The administration is pushing back on a lawsuit seeking to ensure that interpreters are included at White House events by suggesting that the accommodation is incompatible with the president's image.
New Year Brings Big Changes For ABLE Accounts
Access to accounts that allow individuals with disabilities to save without losing government benefits will expand dramatically and people with the accounts will be able to save more than ever before.