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Disability Groups Worried As Supreme Court Weighs Affordable Care Act
Advocates say that people with disabilities have a lot to lose as the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether or not to strike down the Affordable Care Act.
Man With Down Syndrome Reaches Historic First By Completing Ironman
A 21-year-old with Down syndrome is the first with the chromosomal disorder to complete an entire Ironman triathlon, which entails swimming 2.4 miles, biking 112 miles and running 26.2 miles.
Biden Victory Brings High Hopes For Disability Community
Joe Biden's campaign put forward a broad plan to address the needs of people with disabilities. Now advocates are optimistic as the former vice president prepares to assume the presidency.
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Study Links Frequent Doctor Visits To Autism Risk
There could be a relatively simple way to spot young children at risk for autism: look closely at their medical records.
Anne Hathaway Apologizes For Depiction In ‘The Witches’
Facing an outcry from many with disabilities, Anne Hathaway and Warner Bros. are apologizing for how characters in an adaptation of Roald Dahl's "The Witches" are portrayed.
How Families Are Fighting Racism And Disability Discrimination
Many parents of children with special needs — regardless of race — struggle to receive prompt diagnoses and services. But for families of color, the challenge is more acute.
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Feds Push States To Prioritize Community-Based Services
Medicaid officials are encouraging states to accelerate efforts to "rebalance" long-term care offerings for people with disabilities to favor home- and community-based services over institutions.
Women’s Clinic Specializes In Patients With Disabilities
At one of a handful of centers that offers specialty gynecology appointments for women with disabilities, scales and exam tables are accessible and staff provide more personalized care.
Autism Insurance Mandates Lead To More Behavior Therapists
With states now requiring health insurers to cover autism treatment, new research suggests that the mandates are having an impact on the number of professionals providing such services.
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As Pandemic Persists, Parents Of Students In Special Ed Face ‘No-Win Situation’
While online instruction poses a serious challenge for some with disabilities, these same students often have underlying health conditions making in-person learning risky.
In First, Doctors Get Guidelines For Treating Adults With Down Syndrome
New guidelines are spelling out exactly how medical care for adults with Down syndrome should be distinct from that of their typically-developing peers.
Company Turns Dog Treats Into Jobs, Futures For Young People With Special Needs
A dog treat manufacturer that was created to provide employment for people with disabilities has caught the eye of actor Ashton Kutcher and now has products at Target, Chewy.com and more.