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ADA Case Set To Go Before Supreme Court

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Senators Want ‘Guardianship Bill Of Rights’

Education

Alternate Diploma To Replace Certificate Of Completion For Some In Special Ed

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Merger Would Create $1 Billion Nonprofit Serving People With Disabilities

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Health & Behavior

COVID-19 During Pregnancy Tied To Increased Risk Of Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Some babies who experience a COVID-19 infection in utero face nearly double the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, researchers say.

March 28, 2023

Living

Lack Of Workers, Funding Jeopardize Day Programs

A dearth of direct support professionals means people with disabilities who have funding to attend day programs or live in group homes may be placed on waiting lists instead.

March 28, 2023

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Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy Doesn’t Hold Back White Sox Announcer

If life is one big March Madness bracket, Jason Benetti jokes, he was born a 13 seed. The Chicago White Sox play-by-play broadcaster has cerebral palsy, which impacts his balance and mobility.

March 28, 2023
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Education

Biden Administration Calls For End To Corporal Punishment In Schools

Federal education officials are urging state and local school leaders across the nation to do away with corporal punishment, a practice they say disproportionately affects students with disabilities.

March 27, 2023

Money

Papa John’s Sued By EEOC For Alleged Disability Discrimination

A federal agency has filed suit against Papa John's Pizza, alleging that the company denied a request from a new hire to be accompanied by his service dog and fired him before he could start work.

March 24, 2023
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Autism

Autism Now Affects 1 In 36 Kids, CDC Says

Autism rates across the country continue to climb, but for the first time, the demographics of children diagnosed with the developmental disability are starting to shift in a big way.

March 23, 2023

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Health & Behavior

After Client Injured, State Plans Review Of Thousands On Developmental Disabilities Waivers


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Politics & Law

Supreme Court Unanimously Sides With Student In Special Ed Case

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of a student with a disability in a case with significant implications for families and schools entangled in special education disputes.

March 22, 2023
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Cerebral Palsy

Genetic Testing Urged For Those With Cerebral Palsy

New research suggests that individuals with cerebral palsy should be encouraged to undergo genetic testing much like those with other types of developmental disabilities.

March 21, 2023

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Living

Disneyland Rebuilds Mickey’s Toontown From The Ground Up For Kids Of All Abilities

The newly renovated Mickey's Toontown at Disneyland has been reimagined to meet the needs of kids with physical, developmental, behavioral, emotional and sensory disorders and disabilities.

March 21, 2023
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Living

Advocates Remember People With Disabilities Killed By Family

Once a year, vigils are held around the world to recognize individuals with disabilities who have been killed by parents and other relatives or caregivers.

March 21, 2023

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Politics & Law

Congress Could Make Waiting Lists For Disability Services A Thing Of The Past

A proposal in Congress would do away with Medicaid's institutional bias and guarantee people with developmental disabilities access to services in the community.

March 20, 2023

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Living

QVC Makes Push To Spotlight Products For People With Disabilities


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Money

In Historic Shift, State Looks To Abolish Subminimum Wage

Reflecting a growing trend nationally, lawmakers in the state with the highest percentage of people with disabilities earning less than minimum wage are working to put an end to the practice.

March 17, 2023
Woman carries a painting toward a home in community for adults with developmental disabilities

Politics & Law

New Medicaid Waiver Rules Take Effect

After nine years and multiple delays, new standards for what count as home and community-based services for people with disabilities will take effect this week, but many states remain ill-prepared.

March 16, 2023
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Education

Special Ed Teacher Fired After Complaining About Understaffing, Lawsuit Says

A special education teacher has filed a lawsuit claiming she lost her job after repeatedly complaining to school district officials about understaffing in the classroom.

March 15, 2023
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