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Under Pressure, State Changes Cutoff Age For Special Ed
Following similar changes in Connecticut, Hawaii and Rhode Island, Pennsylvania students with disabilities will now be able to attend school until age 22, a change forced by a lawsuit.
RJ Peete Isn’t Just A Clubhouse Attendant With Autism. He’s A Central Part Of The Dodgers Family
The son of former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete and actress Holly Robinson-Peete hasn't let autism stop him from living his dream with the Dodgers.
Social Security Proposes Update To SSI Calculation
Social Security uses a different standard to determine SSI benefits for people living in certain states. Now, the agency wants to update its rules to treat beneficiaries nationwide more equitably.
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In Some Areas, Accessing Services For Autism Is ‘A Full-Time Job’
While wait and travel times are issues many parents of kids with autism grapple with, those in rural areas face additional challenges accessing resources, which are largely concentrated in metro areas.
With Job Coach In Tow, He Made His First Real Sale. Then He Called His Mom
Starting a business and going on cold calls can be tough. Angad Sahgal, who has Down syndrome, found it particularly hard, but he also has a family of helpers.
New Lego Set To Feature Braille
In an effort to be more inclusive, Lego is rolling out a first-of-its-kind set designed to help those with vision disabilities learn to read.
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Lawmakers Call For Incentives To Broaden Access To ABLE Accounts
A new proposal would offer up matching funds to encourage more people with disabilities to open special accounts that allow them to save money without jeopardizing eligibility for government benefits.
Two-Thirds Of NYC Public Schools Not Fully Accessible
More than two-thirds of schools in the nation's largest district are not fully accessible for students with disabilities, making many programs out of reach for kids with limited mobility.
Characters With Disabilities ‘Consistently Missing’ From Movies
Despite years of advocacy, a scathing new report finds that fewer of the most popular new movies are featuring people with disabilities.
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States Chart Path Forward On Paying Parents As Caregivers
The end of the COVID-19 public health emergency has many states revisiting waivers that allowed Medicaid payments to parents and other relatives to care for kids with developmental disabilities.
Nearly 99% Of Adults With Autism Have No Employment Services
Hardly any adults with autism are receiving supports to help them find or keep a job, new research shows, and even among the few who do, the services are often far too short-term.
Feds Investigating School District Accused Of Banning Parent In Retaliation
A mother who has been advocating for better resources for students with disabilities in her small town has been barred from all of the local school district's campuses under threat of arrest.