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With Help From Families, Scientists Find Overlooked Genes For Autism
When autism is diagnosed, doctors aren't always able to provide precise information about what to expect or how to tailor therapies, but new genetic research is bringing them "one step closer."
Feds Send Millions To States To Phase Out Subminimum Wage Employment
Federal officials are sending $177 million to states in a major push to shift people with disabilities away from subminimum wage work in favor of competitive integrated employment.
Ranking Pegs Best Cities For People With Disabilities
A new analysis is factoring everything from cost of living to the effectiveness of state Medicaid programs to assess which U.S. cities are most ideal for people with disabilities to call home.
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How Robots Are Helping Children With Autism
With endless patience and the ability to model socialization, robots specially designed to work with kids with autism are increasingly entering schools, homes and hospitals.
In Some Places, DSPs Earn Just $8.11 Per Hour
Across the U.S., the average pay for home and personal care aides in 2021 was $14.15 an hour, but in some states it's barely more than half that, with pay that can't compete with fast food jobs.
Lawmakers Drop Plan To Ban Electric Shock Devices For Those With IDD
Despite pressure from disability advocates, federal lawmakers are backing off of a proposal to ban devices used to administer electric shocks on people with developmental disabilities.
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Senators Demand Answers On Web Accessibility
A bipartisan group of senators is calling out the federal government for failing to do enough to make information and services accessible to people with disabilities.
Kids With Autism Are Less Likely To Go To College. This Freshman Proved Educators Wrong
A mother and daughter celebrated an educational triumph when moving the 18-year-old student with autism into her dorm.
COVID-19 Was Leading Killer Of People With Developmental Disabilities
New research finds that people with developmental disabilities were much more likely to die from COVID-19 at the height of the pandemic than others.
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Lawsuit: Parents Say Special Education Cases Are Rigged Against Them
In just over a decade, hearing officers in one state ruled for parents in only 13 of 847 cases, according to a federal class action lawsuit.
$100 Million Going Toward Autism Research
The National Institutes of Health is making major investments into research projects looking at how autism impacts a person's development, sleep, mental health, aging and more.
Staffing Problems Prompt Safety Concerns For Students With Disabilities
Support staff who assist students with disabilities in one school district are speaking out about unsafe conditions caused by staff shortages.