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People With IDD Wrongly Forced Into Nursing Homes, Scathing Report Says
At least 2,000 people with developmental disabilities in one state are housed in nursing homes "contrary to their wishes" and in violation of their constitutional rights, a new report has found.
CDC Adds Cerebral Palsy To Autism Tracking Effort
For the first time in over a decade, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention network that tracks the prevalence of autism is expanding to include another developmental disability.
With Changes, United Airlines Looks To Improve Travel For Those With Disabilities
In what's being seen as a precedent-setting move, a major airline plans to give travelers with disabilities the ability to filter flights on its website based on accessibility.
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Social Security Overpays Billions To Beneficiaries. Then It Demands The Money Back
The Social Security Administration is asking people, including many with disabilities, to return overpayments that can reach tens of thousands of dollars or more.
Culinary Training Offers Adults With Autism A Path To Independence
At a refurbished banquet hall, adults with autism are getting hands-on culinary training and catering a two-week human resources conference presented their first big test.
Labor Department Scrutinizing Subminimum Wage Employment
Facing rising pressure to stop allowing people with disabilities to work for less than minimum wage, federal officials say they plan to undertake a "comprehensive review" of the employment model.
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Supreme Court To Weigh ADA Protections
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to consider a case that could dramatically alter the rights of people with disabilities to sue under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Some With Autism Are Using A Controversial Method To Communicate
Individuals with autism who have long been unable to speak are learning to spell out their feelings using an approach called Spelling to Communicate, but the method has its doubters.
How Families Of Children With Disabilities Can Find Support
Caring for kids with disabilities is demanding and can leave parents feeling depleted and alone. The solution, experts say, is to reach out for help, connect with other families and prioritize self-care.
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In About-Face, NIH Designates Disability As A Health Disparity
Facing an uproar from disability advocates, the NIH says it will move forward with plans to put more resources toward addressing health care disparities among people with disabilities.
Major Flaws Identified With IDEA Complaint System
One of the main tools IDEA offers families unsatisfied with special education services is the ability to file a complaint with their state, but new evidence suggests the process is riddled with problems.
Feds Back Effort To Train Doctors On Developmental Disabilities
Federal health officials are putting millions into a new effort to train future doctors on how to better care for individuals with developmental disabilities.