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Former Institution Turned Haunted House Draws Critics, Supporters
A haunted house located where thousands with IDD were institutionalized draws criticism every Halloween, but a group of actors with disabilities who run the show say there's more to the story.
For Kids With Severe Behaviors, Hospital ERs Increasingly Becoming De Facto Homes
In an extreme case, a 10-year-old with severe autism has spent seven months in an ER where run-ins with staff have compelled some to quit and left others injured and the situation is not isolated.
Amazon Cancels Show Starring Actors With Autism
A groundbreaking television show that prominently featured people with autism both in front and behind the camera is no more.
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SSI Promised To Lift People From Poverty. Instead, It Left Many Homeless
A federal disability program meant to provide basic income for those unable to work has been stagnant for decades, leaving recipients in crisis as rents rise and Congress decides whether to make changes.
Parents, Teachers Plead For Help Over Special Ed Staff Shortages
With special education staff stretched dangerously thin at some schools, concerns are being raised about compliance and safety for students with disabilities.
Doctors Open Up About Turning Away Patients With Disabilities
Physicians are using excuses to intentionally dissuade people with disabilities from their practices, researchers say in a new study exposing how pervasive discrimination against this population is.
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Disability Service Provider Crisis Worsening, Survey Finds
Disability service providers across the nation are overwhelmingly turning away new referrals, shutting down programs and services and struggling to maintain standards and there's no relief in sight.
States Are Housing High-Needs Foster Kids In Offices And Hotels
Some foster children with complex mental, behavioral and physical health needs are having to stay in hotel rooms and even office buildings, a practice called "hoteling."
Netflix Renews Autism Dating Show
After winning multiple Emmys, more episodes of a documentary series following the dating experiences of people with autism are in the works.
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Finding Dental Care For Those With IDD Can Be Difficult. A Dentist Wants To Change That
Few dentists are trained in treating adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, leaving families on desperate, yearslong quests to find care.
Disney Expands Costume Options For Children With Disabilities
Just in time for Halloween, Disney is adding to its lineup of costumes customized to meet the needs of kids with various disabilities.
‘COVID Babies’ Aren’t Talking As Much As They Should. How Much Is The Pandemic To Blame?
Babies born during the pandemic are talking later and saying less, according to a growing body of research. And experts say verbal delays are often the first sign of broader developmental issues.