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15-Year Friend Becomes Caregiver For Woman With Cerebral Palsy
Julia Prendergast was 6 when she became a peer buddy for Tyme Fiedorczyk, who has cerebral palsy. Now adults, the two are best friends and Prendergast cares for Fiedorczyk full-time.
Rule Change Could Improve Access To Dental Care For People With Disabilities
Dentists say bureaucratic issues are forcing children and adults with disabilities across the nation to unnecessarily wait six to 12 months for care, but a fix could soon be on the way.
Once Largely Overlooked, Adults With Autism Gain Visibility
While advocacy groups and media have traditionally put greater focus on children with autism, new research finds that representation of adults on the spectrum is growing.
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Thousands May Join Class Action Suit Over Special Education Delays
An estimated 15,000 families could be part of a class action lawsuit accusing one state of taking far longer than IDEA allows to resolve disputes about how their children should be educated.
Medicaid Program Helping People Leave Institutions Headed To More States
Following years in limbo, a popular Medicaid program that helps people with disabilities move from institutions to community-based living will become more widely available.
Inside Six Flags’ Efforts To Make Its Parks More Inclusive
The company has taken major steps recently to make its parks more welcoming for people with disabilities mirroring a broader movement toward accessibility in the entertainment industry.
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Scientists Identify More Genes Linked To Autism
New research is uncovering dozens of genes associated with autism and helping to explain a broader swath of cases across the spectrum.
Inspired By Ailing Daughter, Family Makes Accessible Clothes For Kids
To honor their daughter with cerebral palsy who doesn't have long to live, a couple started an adaptive clothing company to provide dignity and accessibility for children with disabilities.
Students With Disabilities Often Overlooked In Gifted Programming
"Twice exceptional" children face unique challenges: Their disability can mask their smarts, leaving their talents undiscovered at school.
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Feds Recommend Strategies To Expand Disability Employment
Nine federal agencies are coming together to encourage state and local governments to do more to ensure that people with disabilities can access and succeed in competitive integrated employment.
New Guide Provides Adults With Down Syndrome Roadmap For Care
As individuals with Down syndrome live longer, a newly released guide is offering first-of-its-kind advice to families about how the chromosomal disorder should impact their medical care.
Kids In Special Ed Were Shifted Back Online. Is It A Move To The Virtual Basement?
Distance learning left lots of students with disabilities far behind. Advocates say moving their pandemic recovery services online could well make things worse.