Politics & Law
Adults In Guardianships Often Never Receive Legal Counsel
In most cases, adults with disabilities who are assigned legal guardians to take charge of their affairs are not represented by lawyers to protect their interests, according to data from one state.
As Election Nears, Presidential Candidates Largely Mum On Disability Issues
People with disabilities are poised to be a powerful voting bloc in the upcoming election, but issues important to this population are getting little attention, advocates say.
How School Shooting Fears Led To A 10-Year-Old Boy With Autism Being Handcuffed
One of the complex consequences of school shootings is young children — including some with disabilities — are increasingly facing criminal repercussions for language deemed threatening.
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Social Security Implements Changes To SSI Program
Several updates to SSI are taking effect, impacting how benefits are calculated, alleviating reporting burdens and likely expanding the number of people who qualify for the program.
Senate Punts On Autism Act
Lawmakers approved a short-term extension of the nation's primary autism law, but the path to renewing the measure — and nearly $2 billion for the developmental disability — may be rockier than expected.
ADA Drop-Off Zones Set For Completion This Year At The Capitol
Two new drop-off and pick-up zones intended for visitors to the U.S. Capitol with disabilities are nearing completion and could be ready by the time lawmakers return after the November election.
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Trump Faces Backlash For Calling Harris ‘Mentally Disabled’
Disability advocates and members of both political parties are calling out former President Donald Trump after he described Vice President Kamala Harris as "mentally impaired" and "mentally disabled."
Senators Push Back On Potential Changes To Subminimum Wage Program
With federal officials expected to propose a rule that could end a government program allowing people with disabilities to be paid less than minimum wage, some lawmakers are already raising red flags.
Music Fans With Disabilities Are Still Fighting Venues For Equal Access
Despite the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, music venues in particular have been slow to comply with accessibility standards and advocates say there is no excuse.
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Feds Tweak Housing Program For People With Disabilities
With new guidance, federal officials are working to make it easier for people with disabilities to transition out of institutions or avoid such settings altogether.
School Cellphone Restrictions Prompt Disability Rights Concerns
As schools increasingly impose limits or outright bans on cellphones and other devices, disability advocates are warning that the moves could impede access to much needed assistive technology.
House Votes To Renew Autism Act As Expiration Nears
With the clock ticking, Congress is one step closer to re-upping the nation's primary autism law and allocating nearly $2 billion to address the developmental disability.