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7-Year-Old With Disability Has PTSD After Restraints Used At School, Lawsuit Says
A family is suing after they say their child, who has a developmental disability, was repeatedly restrained at school, causing her to develop post-traumatic stress disorder.
IDD Training For New Pediatricians Could Be Weakened, Advocates Warn
A proposed update to the requirements for training pediatricians is prompting concerns that future doctors may be less prepared to treat children with developmental disabilities.
Senators Want ‘Guardianship Bill Of Rights’
New efforts are underway on Capitol Hill to address inconsistencies in guardianship across the nation and promote alternatives for people with disabilities who need assistance managing their affairs.
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Alternate Diploma To Replace Certificate Of Completion For Some In Special Ed
Students completing special education high school programs in one state will soon begin receiving a diploma that actually has the word "diploma" on it.
Merger Would Create $1 Billion Nonprofit Serving People With Disabilities
Industry pressures are leading two major nonprofits to consider merging into a single entity providing services to 55,000 individuals with developmental disabilities in 16 states.
ADA Case Set To Go Before Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court will weigh in on the rights of people with disabilities to sue under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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COVID-19 During Pregnancy Tied To Increased Risk Of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Some babies who experience a COVID-19 infection in utero face nearly double the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, researchers say.
Lack Of Workers, Funding Jeopardize Day Programs
A dearth of direct support professionals means people with disabilities who have funding to attend day programs or live in group homes may be placed on waiting lists instead.
Cerebral Palsy Doesn’t Hold Back White Sox Announcer
If life is one big March Madness bracket, Jason Benetti jokes, he was born a 13 seed. The Chicago White Sox play-by-play broadcaster has cerebral palsy, which impacts his balance and mobility.
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Biden Administration Calls For End To Corporal Punishment In Schools
Federal education officials are urging state and local school leaders across the nation to do away with corporal punishment, a practice they say disproportionately affects students with disabilities.
Papa John’s Sued By EEOC For Alleged Disability Discrimination
A federal agency has filed suit against Papa John's Pizza, alleging that the company denied a request from a new hire to be accompanied by his service dog and fired him before he could start work.
Autism Now Affects 1 In 36 Kids, CDC Says
Autism rates across the country continue to climb, but for the first time, the demographics of children diagnosed with the developmental disability are starting to shift in a big way.