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Group Home Rental Licenses: Tool For Oversight Or Discrimination?
A long-simmering debate over cities' ability to regulate group homes has landed at one state's capitol, as housing providers claim rental licenses have become a "backdoor tool to discriminate."
Exercise May Boost Cognition In Adults With Down Syndrome
Taking regular walks may do much more than improve physical health for adults with Down syndrome, a new study suggests.
Fully-Accessible Theme Park Reopens Following Major Expansion
A one-of-a-kind theme park that's fully accessible to people with disabilities is back to life complete with new rides and attractions after undergoing a multi-million dollar expansion.
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Moms Want Justice After Their Sons Faced ‘Torture’ At Group Home
Violence captured on video at a group home has raised questions about whether oversight bodies are prepared to keep troubled homes in check amid a severe shortage of beds.
Workers With Disabilities Can Be Paid Less Than Minimum Wage. Some States Want To End That
While at least 16 states have banned subminimum wage for workers with disabilities, others have agreed on a middle ground: creating funds to help employers make the change themselves.
White House Embraces Autism ‘Acceptance’ Over ‘Awareness’
In a month that's long been associated with autism awareness, the president is part of a growing shift toward emphasizing acceptance instead.
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Nonspeaking People With Autism May Know More Than Previously Thought
It's often assumed that people with autism who are nonspeaking do not know how to read or write, but new research suggests that for many individuals that may not be the case.
Exhibit Traces ‘Unfinished Journey’ Of Those With IDD
While much progress has been made in improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities, a new exhibit shows how recently some of the milestones have occurred.
Justice Department: Schools Used Discipline To Address Disability-Related Behaviors
The U.S. Department of Justice has settled with a school district that the agency said relied on punitive measures like suspensions or calling police to manage behaviors related to disabilities.
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Most Disability Programs See Flat Funding In Federal Budget
A $1.2 trillion deal to fund the federal government includes more money for special education and disability employment, but many other programs benefiting people with disabilities were not as lucky.
FDA Proposes New Ban On Shock Devices For Those With Developmental Disabilities
More than two years after a ban was blocked in court, federal regulators are seeking to stop the use of devices that administer electric shocks to address behavior issues in people with disabilities.
Program Helps Parents Celebrate Their Babies With Down Syndrome
Jack's Basket counters "insensitive" delivery of the news that a baby has Down syndrome with gifts and resources. Now the group has a curriculum teaching health care providers to relay a diagnosis.