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Designer Makes Fashion For Women With Disabilities
Models with amputations, spinal cord injuries, Down syndrome and colon cancer took to the runway recently to show off designs with features aiming to make life easier for women with disabilities.
In Less Than A Decade, Autism Prevalence Among Adults More Than Doubled
New research suggests that the number of American adults diagnosed with autism is rising precipitously.
Museum Makes Major Acquisition Of Works By Artists With IDD
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art announced the acquisition of more than 150 works by 23 artists with developmental disabilities in a move they hope will inspire other institutions to do the same.
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Quick Genetic Test Offers Hope For Undiagnosed Kids, But Few Insurers Offer To Pay
A new, rapid genetic test shows promise in increasing diagnoses and improving treatment for some children with rare genetic conditions, but many insurers won't cover it.
Senators Seek Emergency Funding To Ensure Access To Disability Services
With staffing shortages threatening the availability of Medicaid home and community-based services for people with disabilities across the country, federal lawmakers are looking to boost funding.
Theme Park For Those With Disabilities Plans Multi-Million Dollar Expansion
A one-of-a-kind theme park built to be fully accessible to those with disabilities is set to undergo its largest expansion yet with the addition of new rides and other attractions.
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Limited Autism Services May Drive Increase In Intellectual Disability Diagnoses
A surprisingly high number of kids with autism are later diagnosed with intellectual disability, researchers say, and they suspect the trend is rooted in an effort to retain services into adulthood.
COVID Relief Payments Triggered Feds To Demand Money Back From Social Security Recipients
Some SSI beneficiaries with disabilities say the government is clawing back benefits after they received COVID stimulus payments that were supposed to be exempt from asset limits.
‘One-Stop Shop’ Down Syndrome Clinic For Kids, Adults Opens Its Doors
Amid a shortage of providers, a new clinic will treat patients with Down syndrome from diagnosis through adulthood, providing everything from medical care to assistance with school and finding a job.
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Labor Department Weighs Future Of Subminimum Wage For Workers With Disabilities
With big changes under consideration, federal officials want to hear from workers with disabilities about their experiences with a program that allows employers to pay them less than minimum wage.
Schools Nationwide Report Shortage Of Special Educators
New data shows that schools across the country continue to be plagued by a shortage of teachers trained to work with students who have disabilities.
NFL Rolls Out Adaptive Apparel For Fans With Disabilities
The NFL has released a special collection of adaptive and assisted apparel for all 32 of its teams, featuring hoodies and T-shirts designed with magnets, bungees, zippers and other modifications.