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After Institutionalizing Son, Mom Fights To Bring Him Home
While many youths are living inside hospitals waiting for psychiatric beds, hospitals have also become a warehouse for those whose families are struggling to access supports so they can go home.
Biden Administration Warns Schools About Disciplining Students With Disabilities
With new guidance, the U.S. Department of Education is putting schools on notice that they need to rethink the way they are disciplining students with disabilities.
Uber To Pay Millions To Settle Claims Of Overcharging People With Disabilities
Uber will make changes and pay millions to settle a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit alleging that the ride-sharing service illegally overcharged people with disabilities for years.
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Future Of Major Services Provider In Doubt
As a state seeks to revoke the license of a large provider, many with disabilities are unsure whether to wait for a final determination or find other care at a time when options are scarce.
First-Ever US Adaptive Championship Puts Spotlight On Golfers With Disabilities
The U.S. Adaptive Open is teeing off, featuring golfers with amputated limbs, Down syndrome, diabetes, a club foot and cerebral palsy in an event that backers hope will inspire others.
Most States Repeatedly Fail To Meet Special Ed Responsibilities, Education Department Finds
More than half of states have failed to meet their obligations to students with disabilities under IDEA for at least the last two years, federal officials say.
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New 988 Hotline May Help Those With IDD In Crisis
A national hotline launching this weekend is intended to help anyone experiencing a mental health crisis and advocates are hopeful the new line will benefit those with developmental disabilities.
School Staff Shortages Continue Into Summer, Pushing Special Ed Classes Online
The staffing shortages that plagued schools during the academic year are continuing this summer, curtailing extended school year services for some students with disabilities.
Despite Cerebral Palsy, Race Car Driver Only Knows One Speed
He grew up at the track in a racing family. But the fact that Bryan Narducci was almost born at the track, and the circumstances of his birth, are where his story shifts from the typical driver.
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Data Suggests Autism Rate Is Still Growing
New research finds that autism prevalence among U.S. children is continuing to rise.
FDA Warns That Therapy Tool Could Endanger Babies With Developmental Delays
Regulators are warning that a device used in water therapy for babies with developmental disabilities could lead to death or serious injury.
How A Nationwide Formula Shortage Is Causing Medically Fragile Kids To Suffer
About 500,000 medically fragile people in the U.S. need specialized formula for all or most of their nutrition. The formula shortage has ignited fears and frayed the lifeline they depend on.