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Surge In Remote Working Fuels Record Employment For People With Disabilities
After generations of being overlooked and sidelined in the job market, Americans with disabilities are enjoying an unprecedented employment boom — thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Test Can Predict Autism In Kids — Using Their Hair, Study Says
A groundbreaking new test can predict the future emergence of autism in young children and infants using a single strand of hair, researchers say, potentially lowering the average age of diagnosis.
With New Technology, L’Oréal Looks To Make Makeup More Accessible
A major beauty brand is debuting a device aimed at ensuring that individuals with disabilities can apply makeup all by themselves.
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More Schools Requiring ‘Psych Clearances’ For Kids To Stay In Class
A growing number of schools are requiring students with disabilities to get evaluations — often called "psychiatric clearances" or "risk assessments"— to return after discipline incidents, advocates say.
To Attract In-Home Caregivers, State Offers Paid Training — And Self-Care
Facing high turnover, one state is paying caregivers to develop new skills in an effort to attract workers and improve retention.
IRS Increases Limit For ABLE Accounts
People with disabilities can save more money without jeopardizing eligibility for government benefits thanks to a change in tax rules for the new year.
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Walmart Accused Of Wrongfully Firing Greeter With IDD
A former Walmart greeter with intellectual disability sued the retailer alleging he was fired after nearly 27 years for mistakenly clocking in and out slightly too early or too late on occasion.
Congress Approves Boost To Special Ed, Disability Programs
A newly approved $1.7 trillion federal spending bill will bring more funding for special ed while expanding access to ABLE accounts and addressing the use of electric shock on people with disabilities.
Postsecondary Student With Autism Spurs NCAA Rule Change
Students with disabilities at postsecondary programs nationwide can now compete in Division III athletics, thanks to a 20-year-old runner with autism and his mom who prompted an NCAA rule change.
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Larger SSI, Social Security Payments On The Way
Individuals with disabilities receiving Supplemental Security Income and other Social Security benefits are seeing the largest rise in their monthly payments in decades.
New Research Names World’s Most Accessible Cities
A survey is pinpointing the 10 most accessible cities around the globe for people with disabilities.
School District Settles With Teacher Who Told Reporter About Unmet IEPs
When a special ed teacher spoke to a reporter about services she said weren't being provided to her students, she hoped it would serve as a call to action. Instead, she says the school retaliated.