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Federal Panel’s Shift To ‘Neutral’ Autism Language Prompts Backlash
As an influential federal autism committee considers moving to "neutral, strengths-based" language, some advocates are pushing back arguing that stripping words will "sanitize" the realities many face.
Twitter Was A Pandemic Haven For People With Disabilities. Elon Musk’s Purchase Has Them Worried
Since Elon Musk purchased Twitter, analysts have warned of the platform's potential demise. Among those most personally affected would be people with disabilities for whom Twitter is a lifeline.
Community-Based Services Should Be Mandatory Medicaid Offering, Federal Agency Says
An independent federal agency is warning President Joe Biden and Congress that urgent action is needed to shore up the nation's home and community-based services system.
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Commission To Probe History Of State Institutions
A new disability-led commission charged with researching the history of one state's institutions will pore over records, search for unmarked graves and educate the public about deinstitutionalization.
Nielsen To Track Disability Representation On TV
It's long been known that people with disabilities are underrepresented on television, but now a prominent industry service is looking to measure the trend in hopes of prompting more inclusion.
Mom Faces Felony For Recording Daughter’s Self-Contained Classroom
Concerned after her daughter came home with unexplained bruising, a mother is accused of secretly recording conversations on a high school campus, then posting some of the recordings on social media.
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Test Commonly Used To Diagnose Autism May Be Unnecessary
A test that's often required for children to receive an autism diagnosis may be unnecessary and eliminating it could make the process faster, easier and cheaper, researchers say.
The US Regulates How Hospitals Can Use Restraint And Seclusion. Why Not Schools?
Federal rules restrict restraint and seclusion in many psychiatric facilities, hospitals and even prisons, but not in schools where they're disproportionately used on students with disabilities.
Google Enhances Accessibility Information
Google is making it easier to find out if places in the community are accessible to people with disabilities, all with the touch of a button.
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‘Impending Intergenerational Crisis’: Americans With IDD Lack Long-Term Care Plans
Many with IDD lack plans for when family members can no longer care for them. Families, researchers and advocates worry that has set the stage for a crisis in which people could end up in institutions.
Federal Investigation Finds Students With Disabilities Denied FAPE During Pandemic
For the second time this year, federal officials say they have reached an agreement with one of the nation's largest school districts for failing to properly serve students with disabilities.
Shortage Of Home Care Workers A ‘Real Challenge’
Home care for people with disabilities is becoming more difficult, with demand growing, the COVID-19 pandemic and wages failing to keep up with inflation and other types of jobs.