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Teen With Down Syndrome Is CEO Of Ice Cream Truck
A one-of-a-kind ice cream truck is staffed by a team of "ice cream experts" — all of whom have exceptionalities — and led by a CEO with Down syndrome.
IRS Issues Final Rules For ABLE Accounts
Federal officials are firming up rules for a relatively new type of account that allows people with disabilities to save money without jeopardizing their government benefits.
Disability Groups Oppose Supreme Court Nominee
With confirmation hearings set to begin for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, dozens of advocacy groups say her record suggests that she would be a threat to disability rights.
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Schools Get Creative In Serving Preschoolers With Special Needs
When schools closed, special education assessments couldn't stop, so educators at one school district moved the classroom — complete with desks, toys and materials — outside.
An Additional 13 Allege They Were Sexually Assaulted As Children By Devereux Staff
After an investigation found that 41 children with IQs as low as 50 were sexually assaulted by staff at a network of residential centers across nine states, more allegations are surfacing.
Nation’s Cities Ranked On Disability Friendliness
Which cities offer the best places to live for people with disabilities? A new ranking factors everything from cost of living to access to support services in an attempt to answer that question.
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‘Significant Portion’ Of Cerebral Palsy Cases Genetic, Study Suggests
Long thought to be associated with problems at birth, new research indicates that a substantial number of cerebral palsy cases may be genetically based.
Plexiglass And Masks Greet Kids With Disabilities Attending Class In Person
Students with disabilities are adapting, teachers say, to the many ways that in-person learning is different this year.
How A Trainer Moved Special Olympics Online To Engage Athletes
When the pandemic hit, Special Olympics organizers were left wondering how athletes would cope with stay-at-home orders and the loss of their sporting communities, but one trainer got creative.
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Ed Department Reminds Schools Of IDEA Obligations During Pandemic
With an unprecedented school year underway, federal officials are weighing in yet again on how educators ought to be serving students with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eligible Voters With Disabilities Increase By Nearly 20%
As the election draws near, new research finds that the number of voters with disabilities across the nation has grown exponentially and could make the difference in how races are decided.
Disney Faces ADA Suit Over Mask Requirement
A mother is suing the Walt Disney Co. for allegedly violating the ADA after her son with autism was barred from entering a Disney Store because he was not wearing a mask.