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JCPenney Launches Apparel Collection Aimed At Wheelchair Users
A major department store is rolling out a new line of clothing specifically tailored to meet the needs of women who use wheelchairs featuring options for both everyday wear and special occasions.
Desperate Parents Turn To Magnetic Therapy For Kids With Autism. It Has Little Evidence
Although some families have reported benefits from the treatment, no large scientific studies exist that show magnetic e-resonance therapy, or MERT, is significantly better than a placebo.
Millions Earmarked To Boost Disability Employment
More money than ever before is being allocated to establish new models to help young people with disabilities transition to competitive integrated employment.
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Disney Fans With Disabilities Irate Over Pass Changes: ‘We Had The Worst Day Ever There’
A variety of individuals said they feel betrayed by Disney, known for its inclusivity, and are reconsidering patronizing its parks after changes to the Disability Access Service pass.
Autism Dating Show Snags Emmy Awards
A popular reality show following the dating experiences of people with autism has claimed some of television's top honors.
FBI: Man Whose Business Worked With Children With Disabilities Sexually Abused Boys
The FBI said it believes the man targeted boys while running a therapy provider and while working at Autism on the Seas, a group that develops cruise vacations for families of those with disabilities.
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Ranking Names Best, Worst Cities For Accessibility
Using 10 different metrics, a personal health website evaluated the largest 93 cities in the country to determine which are the best — and worst — for accessibility.
Feds Urge Guardrails To Protect Access To Medicaid Community-Based Services
With new guidance, federal officials are outlining steps that states should take to ensure that people with disabilities are not inadvertently dropped from Medicaid home and community-based services.
Hulu Movie Explores Marriage Penalty Facing People With Disabilities
For people with disabilities, choosing to get married can mean losing access to critical government benefits. A documentary set to air on Hulu spotlights one woman's experience.
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Remote Monitoring Allows Those With IDD To Spread Their Wings
Using a variety of smart technology — ranging from virtual assistants and motion sensors to in-home video screens — staff can support clients remotely, allowing them to live more independently.
Alert Issued After Record Number Of Kids With Autism Drown
Children with autism are drowning this summer at a much higher rate than in the past and now experts are sounding the alarm about the dangers facing kids who wander and how to respond if they do.
How A Man Took $100 Million From Special Needs Trusts, Records Say
In all, more than 1,600 trust funds were either drained or are missing money, according to court records. They belonged to children with Down syndrome and other disabilities.