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Federal Panel Pressured To Focus More On Profound Autism
Advocates for those with profound autism say that a committee tasked with guiding the federal government's strategy on the developmental disability is largely ignoring the needs of this population.
Social Security Chief Orders Broad Review Of Benefit Overpayments
After an investigation found that Social Security is asking many with disabilities to return overpayments that can reach tens of thousands of dollars, the agency says it will review its procedures.
PlayStation Introducing Accessible Controller
One of the most popular video game systems is unveiling a new controller designed to be more accessible for people with disabilities.
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Autism Silenced This Teenager. It Couldn’t Stop Him From Creating A 70-Minute Symphony
Until three years ago, Jacob Rock had been unable to speak with his family outside of physical gestures, but thanks to text-to-voice software, he transposed the sounds in his head to the concert stage.
School District Accused Of Failing Students With IEPs, Causing ‘Mental Health Crisis’
Parents say their children have had suicidal thoughts and need mental health services after their school district failed to offer supports and unfairly disciplined students labeled as "behavior kids."
Ed Department Update Of Disability Regulations In Limbo
Months after the U.S. Department of Education was expected to propose new rules for one of the main laws affecting students with disabilities, nothing has materialized.
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More Than A Third With ASD Lose Diagnosis By Age 6, Study Finds
New research suggests that nearly 40% of children diagnosed with autism as toddlers may no longer qualify for the label within a few years.
SSI, Social Security Benefits Set To Increase
People with disabilities receiving Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits will see their monthly payments rise next year.
State To Become First To Offer Early Intervention To Children Until School Age
Under the plan, children with developmental delays or disabilities will be able to access early intervention services until the beginning of the school year following their fifth birthday.
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New Apartment Project Designed Specifically For Adults With Autism
A neurodiverse housing project that's in the works will offer adults with autism an opportunity to live independently in a walkable community with supports.
Feds Aim To Ease Shortage Of Special Educators
With schools facing persistent shortages of special education staff, federal officials are investing millions to attract and retain personnel to support kids with disabilities.
Coffee Shop Hires Workers With Disabilities. Why Do Some Say That’s Bad News?
A chain of coffee shops that employs people with disabilities at 19 stores across 11 states is opening a new location, but the unique business model has some advocates concerned.