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Citing The Pandemic, Feds Delay New Medicaid Waiver Rule
The Trump administration is holding off on implementing a Medicaid rule establishing a new standard for what counts as home- and community-based services for people with disabilities.
School Known For Shocking Students With Special Needs Gets Coronavirus Relief Funds
A controversial residential school that was recently banned from using electric shock devices on students with disabilities is getting over a million dollars in coronavirus relief funds.
Disability Employment Documentary Headed To TV
A film about an innovative business that's employing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is set to air on television stations across the country.
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Mask Requirement At Amusement Parks Violates ADA, Suit Claims
Parents of children with autism are suing over the COVID-19 face mask policy at three amusement parks, saying the kids can't wear masks because of their medical conditions.
Mom Equips Ambulances With Sensory Kits To Help Children With Autism
An EMT who has a son with severe autism has developed sensory kits to help kids on the spectrum cope with the flashing lights, sirens and other stimuli of an ambulance ride.
Group Home Residents With Developmental Disabilities More Likely To Die From COVID-19
People with developmental disabilities who live in group homes are significantly more likely than others to contract the coronavirus and die from it, a new study finds.
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Trump Administration Weighs In On Disability Services Amid COVID-19
New guidance continues to flow from the federal government advising states on Medicaid and special education services in light of the pandemic.
Ban On Group Home Visits Is Hurting Residents, Critics Say
Months into the pandemic, some are pushing back against one-size-fits-all bans on family visits for group home residents with developmental disabilities.
Protections Affirmed For Patients With Disabilities During Pandemic
Federal civil rights officials are further asserting that people with disabilities should receive medical care during the COVID-19 pandemic that's free of discrimination and stereotypes.
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Netflix To Debut Autism Dating Show
A new documentary series is taking an intimate look at the experiences of people with autism in the dating world.
Face Mask Exempt Cards Citing ADA Are Fake, Justice Department Says
Federal officials have issued multiple warnings about cards and flyers circulating online that falsely claim to exempt people with disabilities from wearing face masks.
Judge Sides With Disney Over Disability Access At Theme Parks
In the first lawsuit to go to trial alleging that changes to Disney's disability access policy are discriminatory, a federal judge has ruled in favor of the company.