Latest News
Ed Department Says Transition Services Must Continue During Pandemic
Federal officials are reminding schools and vocational rehabilitation agencies of their responsibility to work together to help students with disabilities transition to adulthood.
For Kids Who Are Medically Fragile, Return To School May Be A Long Way Off
Many families are bracing for months if not years of educating their medically fragile kids at home, unable to risk exposure until there's a widely available vaccine or treatment for COVID-19.
Supported Decision-Making Eyed As Alternative To Guardianship
After being placed under a restrictive guardianship despite having a job, a bank account and getting around independently, a man with autism is fighting to reclaim his rights.
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Ending Census Early Could Impact Disability Programs For Years
Plans to end the census a month ahead of schedule may mean fewer people are counted and less funding is available over the next decade for disability services, advocates warn.
Pandemic Hitting Families Of Those With Disabilities Harder
Family caregivers of people with disabilities are experiencing isolation, anxiety and other ill-effects from the coronavirus pandemic in far greater numbers than others, new research finds.
Struggling Without Special Ed Services, Some Opt To Sue
Hundreds of families across the country have signed onto lawsuits alleging that schools not operating in person or offering compensatory services are illegally denying special education.
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Funeral Home Finds Woman With Cerebral Palsy Is Still Alive
After an apparent seizure, a 20-year-old with cerebral palsy was pronounced dead and kept in a body bag for hours before funeral home employees discovered that she was very much alive.
Justice Department Settles Dispute With School District Over Service Animals
A school district is agreeing to pay up and change its ways after federal officials say a student with disabilities was denied access to her trained service dog in violation of the ADA.
Black Children Wait Longer For Autism Diagnosis
New research shows that it often takes three years and visits to multiple providers before Black children are diagnosed with autism, denying them a critical opportunity for therapy.
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Kids With Disabilities Are Regressing. How Much Is Distance Learning To Blame?
Parents' worries are intensifying as they see their children's hard-fought advances diminishing — and fear that losses will be compounded with more distance learning ahead.
Students Create Job Platform For People With Developmental Disabilities
An online job board that's in the works will offer individuals with developmental disabilities creative ways to showcase their talents and expertise beyond a traditional resume or cover letter.
COVID-19 May Shut Many Disability Programs For Good
Disability service providers across the country are closing programs as the coronavirus pandemic wears on and many are unlikely to reopen.