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Accused Of Secretly Recording At School, Mom Of Nonverbal Student Takes Plea Deal
Under a deal, a mother will serve probation and pay a fine to resolve charges stemming from a recording device she sent to school attached to her daughter's wheelchair.
Walmart Adds Sensory-Friendly Hours At Stores Nationwide
The nation's largest retailer is looking to be more welcoming to people with disabilities.
New Streaming Service To Focus On Disabilities
A first-of-its-kind streaming service is launching this week showcasing films connected to the disability experience.
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Changes Underway In Military’s Exceptional Family Member Program
The military program that assists troops who have family members with disabilities is implementing changes to ensure that offerings are more consistent across branches.
This Restaurant Is Designed To Welcome Kids With Autism, Other Disabilities
Noticing how their son who is nonverbal would often be overlooked when dining out with his family, one couple set out to create a restaurant where people with disabilities are fully included.
Most States Fall Short In Special Ed, Feds Say
The majority of states have failed to meet their obligations to serve students with disabilities for multiple years in a row, a new audit shows.
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Study Suggests Doctors Often Discriminate Against Kids With Disabilities
New research details how children with disabilities are ignored and devalued by doctors and other health care providers, potentially leading to substandard care.
Autism Services Provider To Close At Least 23 Offices
A major autism services provider operating in 27 states is reportedly set to close at least 23 offices and lay off nearly 1,000 employees citing "challenges faced through and following the pandemic."
Ed Department Expected To Update Disability Regulations Soon
After going largely untouched for decades, the U.S. Department of Education is planning to propose new rules this summer for one of the main laws affecting students with disabilities.
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Adult-Size Changing Tables Poised To Become More Available
A change to building standards could mean far greater access to changing tables for adults with disabilities in the coming years at public places nationwide.
For Teens With Autism, Transition Goals Often Lacking
The vast majority of teens with autism have transition plans as part of their individualized education programs, but a new CDC study finds that these plans often miss one crucial element.
Forget The Birds And Bees. Sex Ed Series Preps Young Adults With Disabilities For Life, Dating
A six-session course is giving individuals with IDD access to real-world information about sexually transmitted infections, birth control, consent and the perils of online dating.