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Study: Even With Fivefold Increase, Autism Likely Undercounted
New research suggests that autism prevalence rose as much as 500% in recent decades, but it still may be underdiagnosed.
Parents Seek Special Ed Services Lost To COVID
The leader of an administrators group says there's "no humanly way possible" to make up for a year of school closures as families face difficulties recouping services lost to the pandemic.
Can Limiting Screen Time Improve Autism Symptoms?
New research suggests that substantially reducing the amount of time that young kids with autism spend watching screens could lead to fewer symptoms of the developmental disorder.
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Startup Creates Bionic Clothing To Help People With Cerebral Palsy
The leg sleeve, which is expected to be publicly available this year, uses sensors and electrodes to help those with cerebral palsy and similar impairments walk with greater ease.
States Struggle To Curb Fake Emotional Support Animals
Numerous websites promise to qualify any pet as an emotional support animal that can go nearly anywhere, making it tough for states to crack down without running afoul of the law.
Ed Department Sees Sharp Rise In Disability Discrimination Complaints In Schools
The U.S. Department of Education says that complaints of disability discrimination in the nation's schools are at the highest level in five years.
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Housing Vouchers Earmarked For People With Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is sending millions in funding to local officials across the country to help people with disabilities access housing in their communities.
High Court Could Change The Rights Of Students With Disabilities To Sue For Damages
The U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether students with disabilities can seek financial relief under a federal law prohibiting discrimination even if they've already settled a case under IDEA.
Federal Autism Panel Approves New Strategic Plan
For the first time in years, a federal panel tasked with guiding the nation's priorities on autism is moving to update the government's agenda for addressing the developmental disability.
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EEOC: Hotel Told Employee With Disability That Applying For Promotion Was ‘Waste Of His Time’
A major hotel chain has settled with federal officials over allegations that a worker with a disability was discouraged from applying for a promotion because accommodations could not be provided.
Supreme Court Case Could Change How Special Ed Disputes Are Handled
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments this week in a case affecting the rights of students with disabilities when disputes arise between schools and families.
PlayStation Developing Accessible Controller
One of the biggest names in video gaming is working to make its offering more accessible to people with disabilities.