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People With Disabilities Hope Autonomous Vehicles Deliver Independence
A pilot project aims to pave the way for fully autonomous vehicles to offer independence and a ticket out of isolation and loneliness for people who can't drive.
Survey Of Disability Service Providers Finds Deepening Crisis
Disability service providers across the nation are cutting back their offerings, turning away new clients and struggling to maintain quality and advocates say the situation is poised to get worse.
Adults With IDD Face Significant Hurdles At The Doctor, Study Finds
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities are more likely than others to say that physicians don't listen to them, spend enough time with them or offer advice that's easy to understand.
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NBA Games, Other Big Events Can Cause Sensory Overload. This Nonprofit Found A Solution
Unused corporate suites are being offered to organizations that serve people with disabilities providing access to a calmer space to enjoy entertainment that might otherwise be too overwhelming.
Medicaid Home And Community-Based Services Program Gets $37 Billion Boost
A pandemic relief package that was expected to funnel $12.7 billion to states to bolster home and community-based services actually distributed nearly three times that much, the White House says.
Police Department’s Autism Awareness Patrol Car Prompts Backlash
An effort to bring attention to autism backfired when police unveiled a patrol car wrapped in puzzle-piece imagery and received a heavy amount of criticism after driving the vehicle around town.
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Waiting Lists For IDD Services Continue To Swell
Hundreds of thousands of people with developmental disabilities remain on waiting lists for services across the country and their numbers are growing.
Adaptive Care Team Works To Ease Hospital Visits For Kids With Behavioral Issues
A new approach aims to make hospital visits easier for children with behavioral and developmental disorders by preparing the care team to meet their needs and avoid any triggers.
Transition For Young Adults With Disabilities Is Complicated, But Some Steps Can Help
For many young people with disabilities and their caregivers, the transition from childhood to adulthood is a struggle exacerbated by disjointed services, gaps in information and a lack of support.
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After Tackling ‘R-Word,’ Disability Group Seeks To Erase Stigma Associated With ‘Special’
With a new campaign, Special Olympics wants to take back the word "special" and other language that they say has been turned against people with disabilities.
‘Barbie’ Movie Adds Unique Accessibility Option
When the blockbuster "Barbie" movie becomes available for streaming soon, it will offer a new level of accessibility for people with disabilities.
For Families With Limited English Proficiency, IEP Meetings Often Lost In Translation
Non-native English speakers have long struggled to access disability services for themselves and their children, say advocates who are urging state agencies to create language access plans.