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Medicaid ‘Unwinding’ Breeds Chaos In States
Millions are expected to lose Medicaid in the coming months as the government health insurance program for people with low incomes and disabilities reviews eligibility for every beneficiary.
Walmart Makes Sensory-Friendly Hours Permanent
After a successful trial period, the nation's largest retailer says it will offer sensory-friendly hours each day at every one of its stores across the country.
Google Rolls Out Accessibility Enhancements
With a slew of updates, Google is looking to make it easier for people with disabilities to interact with the world around them.
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Designers Work To Make Playgrounds More Inclusive
Landscape Structures designs some 2,000 to 3,000 parks projects across the country annually and they want to make sure that disability access means more than just a ramp.
Judge Rules School District Let Special Ed Student ‘Abscond’ From Classes
One school system could be on the hook for more than $300,000 after a judge found that a special education student was allowed to "escape" dozens of hours of classes whenever he wanted.
More Medical Schools Expected To Train Doctors On IDD
A new effort is underway to dramatically expand training on intellectual and developmental disabilities at the nation's medical schools.
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Ranking Names Most Disability-Friendly Cities
A new analysis is comparing everything from cost of living to health care and the effectiveness of state Medicaid programs to determine the best places for people with disabilities to live.
Effort To Map Down Syndrome Brain Raises Prospect Of Treatment
With an $11 million "transformative research" grant, scientists are setting out to do what hasn't been done before: chart how Down syndrome disrupts molecular pathways and alters the brain before birth.
Justice Department Warns Sheltered Workshops May Violate ADA
Segregating people with disabilities in employment and other day programs may violate their rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Biden administration says.
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State Allegedly Asked Judges To Consider Detaining Kids With Disabilities
A judge alleged that courts were asked to consider temporarily detaining children with complex behavioral and mental health needs while the state tried to find a placement for them.
Feds Earmark $212 Million To Improve Disability Housing
Federal officials are putting up millions of dollars to expand the supply of housing available to people with disabilities and to help them afford rent.
As 2024 Nears, Advocates Push For Caregiving As Campaign Issue
Family caregivers want to make their plight a campaign issue after the pandemic exposed the lack of support for over 53 million people who provide unpaid care to those with disabilities and others.