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State Looks To Shift Burden Of Proof For Special Ed Disputes

Families often face a labyrinth of difficulties trying to navigate special ed services — especially if they legally challenge their child's placement — but one state is making it a little easier.

March 19, 2024
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Fatal Shooting Of Teen With Autism Raises Concerns About Police Response

Ryan Gainer's death has heightened concerns about law enforcement's use of force against people experiencing mental health issues and the lack of support services available when families call for help.

March 14, 2024
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Biden Calls For Investment In Disability Services

President Joe Biden is renewing his push to improve support for people with disabilities living in the community.

March 12, 2024

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Parent Sues Alleging School Banned Him Over Special Education Advocacy

The father of a student with a disability has sued claiming that he was barred from school property after "peacefully" advocating for his child during a school board meeting.

March 12, 2024
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When People With Disabilities Are In Crisis, Feds Say Police May Not Be The Answer

Just as paramedics respond to physical health emergencies, the U.S. Department of Justice says that behavioral health professionals — not police — should respond to mental health crises.

March 8, 2024
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Proposed Rule Would Expand Rights Of Airline Passengers With Disabilities

Airlines could soon be held to a new standard in assisting travelers with disabilities.

March 1, 2024

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Feds Take Steps To Shore Up Disability Caregiver Workforce

The Biden administration is rolling out a host of new initiatives aimed at addressing the severe shortage of workers supporting people with disabilities living in the community.

February 29, 2024

Parents Sue Founder Of Trust Fund That Lost $100 Million

The founder of a nonprofit that administers special needs trusts is accused of draining more than 1,500 funds set up for individuals with disabilities and others with complex medical needs.

February 27, 2024
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Ed Department Needs More Funding To Investigate Disability Complaints, Advocates Say

Federal education officials need twice as much money to keep up with a flood of complaints alleging discrimination against students with disabilities and others in the nation's schools.

February 20, 2024

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Congress Weighs Strengthening Health Care Protections For People With Disabilities

The U.S. House voted to bar Medicaid and other programs from considering a quality-of-life measure that could be used to discriminate against people with disabilities, but the bill's future is unclear.

February 12, 2024

Many With Disabilities Earn Far Less Than Minimum Wage. A Push For Equal Pay Continues

Advocates in one state are forging ahead after lawmakers opted not to join more than a dozen other states in ending the practice of allowing workers with disabilities to be paid subminimum wage.

February 9, 2024
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Facing Backlash, Census Scraps Overhaul Of Disability Questions

The U.S. Census Bureau says it will hold off on changes to the way it determines the number of Americans with disabilities that advocates warned could lead to a severe undercount.

February 7, 2024

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