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In First, Feds Issue National Strategy To Support Family Caregivers
Federal health officials are putting forth a national strategy to address the needs of family caregivers, acknowledging the challenges faced by millions who care for those with IDD and other issues.
As Institutions Close, Families Of Longtime Residents Face Agonizing Choices
Under federal pressure to improve care for people with IDD, Iowa is set to join 45 other states that have closed most or all of their institutions, leaving families with wrenching choices.
Lollapalooza, Other Major Music Festivals To Welcome Those With Disabilities
A new effort will open the gates of some of the nation's most popular music festivals to more people with disabilities.
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Can Artificial Intelligence Detect Autism Doctors Miss?
Researchers are testing an app that uses AI to analyze toddlers' movements, eye positions and facial expressions to see whether computers can offer a more objective way of diagnosing autism.
Apartment-Style Classroom Prepares Students In Special Ed For Life After High School
Through lessons in an apartment setting, high school students with disabilities are gaining hands-on experience with everything from cooking and laundry to maintaining an exercise routine.
New Proposal In Congress Would Remove ‘Mentally Retarded’ From Federal Law
Years after the term "mental retardation" was stripped from many federal statutes, numerous references to "mentally retarded" remain. Now, a bipartisan group in Congress wants to change that.
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Workforce Crisis In IDD Sector Costing Millions
Survey findings from industry stakeholders in one state show that a staffing crisis at residential facilities for those with developmental disabilities is costing more than $100 million a year.
Court Victories Deliver Cautious Hope For Voters With Disabilities
More than 20 states enacted a wave of barriers to the ballot process in recent years. Protecting the rights of voters with disabilities is one area in which advocates have successfully pushed back.
Social Security, SSI Recipients Likely To See Biggest Increase In Decades
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits are expected to increase next year by the largest amount in more than 40 years, a new estimate suggests.
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Kohl’s Unveils Clothing Collection For Adults With Disabilities
Three years after introducing a line of sensory-friendly and adaptive clothing for kids, a major national retailer is adding options for adults with disabilities too.
National Autism Care Network Expands
A one-of-a-kind national network of autism centers designed to transform how care is developed and provided to those on the spectrum and their families is growing.
Staff Shortages Could Cut School Week To 4 Days For Students In Special Ed
As educator shortages plague school districts from coast to coast, one district is working to redeploy special ed support staff to avoid a shortened week that would lead to a longer school year.