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Six Flags Sued Over Disability Access Policy
Six Flags is facing allegations of discrimination, with a lawsuit contending that the system its parks and several others use to provide disability accommodations violates the ADA.
How Do Co-Occurring Conditions Affect Those With Autism? Government Panel Wants To Know
A federal panel charged with guiding the government's autism efforts is looking for input on how other physical and mental health conditions impact those on the spectrum and the services they need.
City Is Country’s First To Be Named ‘Sensory Inclusive’
One of the nation's largest cities is the first to be designated as sensory inclusive, but the announcement has left some in the disability community confused and skeptical.
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The Daunting Child Care Challenges For Kids With Disabilities
Finding high-quality, affordable child care is hard, but when a child has a disability, it suddenly gets a whole lot harder — for parents and providers alike.
A Quarter Of Teens With Autism May Be Undiagnosed
Despite advances in autism diagnosis, one in four teens who are on the spectrum lack a formal diagnosis, researchers say.
Census Bureau’s Proposed Changes Threaten To Undercount People With Disabilities
The Census Bureau has proposed a major change that advocates say will reduce the number of people who are counted as having a disability by 40%, potentially affecting funding for programs and services.
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Boxing Serves As Developmental Therapy For Those With Down Syndrome
Typically, people with Down syndrome have issues with muscle tone, hand-eye coordination and balance. It's believed the sweet science that is boxing can help with all of that.
IRS Raises ABLE Account Limit
With the new year, individuals with disabilities will be allowed to put aside more money than ever before in special accounts that permit them to save without jeopardizing their government benefits.
Can Police Avoid Hurting Individuals With Autism? Cops Learn How
In trainings, advocates are urging law enforcement officers to approach those with autism based on their developmental age as opposed to their chronological one.
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Settlement Will Send Millions To SSI Beneficiaries
More than 2 million Supplemental Security Income recipients, including many with disabilities, who had their benefits reduced or discontinued during the pandemic will see relief under a new settlement.
People With Disabilities Hope Autonomous Vehicles Deliver Independence
A pilot project aims to pave the way for fully autonomous vehicles to offer independence and a ticket out of isolation and loneliness for people who can't drive.
Survey Of Disability Service Providers Finds Deepening Crisis
Disability service providers across the nation are cutting back their offerings, turning away new clients and struggling to maintain quality and advocates say the situation is poised to get worse.