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Social Security Closes Offices Nationwide
Social Security offices are closing their doors due to coronavirus, but help with benefits is still available, the agency says.
Ed Department Offers More Special Education Guidance Amid COVID-19
As schools across the nation shutter in response to coronavirus, federal officials are giving educators additional insight on how to handle the needs of students with disabilities.
Coronavirus Brings Added Worries For People With Disabilities
People with certain developmental disabilities may be more susceptible to severe illness from coronavirus, and with life disrupted, they also face issues getting the supports they need.
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Living Under Quarantine: Parents Unite In Face Of Challenges
Hundreds of students with disabilities from a single school remain quarantined in their homes after a special education classroom aide was diagnosed with coronavirus.
School District Violating ADA By Barring Behavior Therapist, Suit Claims
The parents of a 9-year-old with autism say their school district is violating the ADA by preventing a behavior therapist from providing their son doctor-prescribed ABA therapy at school.
Vans Introducing ‘Sensory Inclusive’ Shoes For Individuals With ASD
An iconic shoe brand is rolling out a whole new collection specifically designed to meet the needs of people with autism.
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Feds Weigh In On Special Ed, Medicaid Concerns Over Coronavirus
As coronavirus spreads across the U.S., federal officials are clarifying how schools and state Medicaid agencies should address the needs of those with disabilities.
Police Offer Stickers For Homes To Alert First Responders About Disabilities
The stickers can be placed on the outside of a home or vehicle to identify that an occupant has autism or other special needs and help avert misunderstandings in the event of an emergency.
Ed Department Records Steep Rise In Students With Autism
The percentage of American schoolchildren receiving special education services as a result of an autism diagnosis doubled over 10 years.
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After FDA Ban On Shock Devices, Advocates Seek Public Apology, Reparations
Advocates say that the FDA's decision to bar devices used to shock people with developmental disabilities should prompt a larger conversation about how this was allowed to happen for so long.
Autism Parents May Be At Risk For PTSD
Nearly 1 in 5 parents of kids with autism who participated in a new study had enough symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder to qualify for a provisional diagnosis.
With Self-Direction, People With Disabilities Gain Control
A model known as self-directed Medicaid benefits shifts the balance of power away from insurers and government bureaucrats, empowering individuals with disabilities to make their own choices.