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Genetic Testing Urged For Those With Cerebral Palsy
New research suggests that individuals with cerebral palsy should be encouraged to undergo genetic testing much like those with other types of developmental disabilities.
Disneyland Rebuilds Mickey’s Toontown From The Ground Up For Kids Of All Abilities
The newly renovated Mickey's Toontown at Disneyland has been reimagined to meet the needs of kids with physical, developmental, behavioral, emotional and sensory disorders and disabilities.
Advocates Remember People With Disabilities Killed By Family
Once a year, vigils are held around the world to recognize individuals with disabilities who have been killed by parents and other relatives or caregivers.
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Congress Could Make Waiting Lists For Disability Services A Thing Of The Past
A proposal in Congress would do away with Medicaid's institutional bias and guarantee people with developmental disabilities access to services in the community.
QVC Makes Push To Spotlight Products For People With Disabilities
A mainstay of home shopping is launching a new effort to emphasize products that are accessible and adaptive.
In Historic Shift, State Looks To Abolish Subminimum Wage
Reflecting a growing trend nationally, lawmakers in the state with the highest percentage of people with disabilities earning less than minimum wage are working to put an end to the practice.
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New Medicaid Waiver Rules Take Effect
After nine years and multiple delays, new standards for what count as home and community-based services for people with disabilities will take effect this week, but many states remain ill-prepared.
Special Ed Teacher Fired After Complaining About Understaffing, Lawsuit Says
A special education teacher has filed a lawsuit claiming she lost her job after repeatedly complaining to school district officials about understaffing in the classroom.
Movie Starring Actor With Down Syndrome Wins Oscar
An actor with Down syndrome got a special birthday gift: His film won an Academy Award and the A-lister audience at the awards show sang him "Happy Birthday."
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A Mom Wanted One Friend For Her Son. Thousands Responded
When the mother of a 24-year-old with Down syndrome took to Facebook in search of a friend for her son, she never expected to garner thousands of responses and media attention from near and far.
Feds Investigating School That Often Had Students With Disabilities Arrested
The U.S. Department of Education has opened a civil rights investigation into a tiny school district for kids with disabilities that recorded the highest rate of student arrests in the country.
Study Finds Psychiatry Training On Developmental Disabilities ‘Insufficient’
Psychiatrists are often some of the main providers of care for people with autism and intellectual disability, but new research finds that many have little training to serve this population.