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Down Syndrome Treatment Often Requires Traveling
Access to Down syndrome treatment is uneven across the nation, with many who have the chromosomal disorder living hours from the nearest specialty clinic, new research suggests.
Senate Passes Bill Expanding Access To Respite Care
Lawmakers are pressing ahead with a plan to increase federal funding to support respite care for families of those with disabilities and other special needs.
Founder Of Global Disability Group Accused Of Sex Abuse
The founder of an international network of communities where adults with and without intellectual disabilities live and work together sexually abused a half-dozen women, the group said.
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Study Aims To Identify Risk Of Autism Through Newborn Screening
Researchers are using blood collected during routine newborn screening to test whether it is possible to predict if a newborn is at risk for developing autism before symptoms appear.
Mom Claims Son With Disability Booted From Walmart For Making Noise
A 24-year-old man with a disability can make a lot of noise, his family admits. But they were shocked when they say he was asked to leave a Walmart store because of the sounds he was making.
Ed Department: More Students Being Served Under IDEA
The number of American schoolchildren receiving special education services is on the rise and they're increasingly being served in mainstream classrooms at least part of the day.
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CDC Finds Developmental Disabilities More Common In Rural Areas
Children living in certain areas are more likely to have developmental disabilities, according to a new CDC report, and where a child lives significantly impacts how much help they receive.
Disney Theme Park Accommodations Case Now In Judge’s Hands
With the conclusion of a three-day bench trial, it's up to a federal judge to determine whether changes to Disney's disability access policy are discriminatory.
Feds Say State Violating Law By Limiting Disability Services
The U.S. Department of Justice says it's not okay to cap the hours of support services that people with disabilities receive because they live with their families rather than in group homes.
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Doctors Get Guidance On Treating Autism Sleep Problems
Newly released guidelines are aiming to help families and health care providers determine how to best address sleep problems plaguing many young people with autism.
Disney Goes To Trial Over Theme Park Disability Access Policy
People with autism and other developmental disabilities could soon return to front-of-line status at Disney theme parks, depending on the outcome of a trial getting underway in federal court.
Senators Push FDA To Ban Shock Devices Used On Those With Special Needs
Several U.S. senators are pressuring the Food and Drug Administration to follow through with a ban on devices used to administer electric shocks on people with developmental disabilities.