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Labor Department Cracks Down On Subminimum Wage For People With Disabilities
With new guidance and enforcement, federal officials are further clarifying their expectations for employers that pay people with disabilities less than minimum wage.
Experts Fear For Safety Of Those Who Went Missing From Special Olympics USA Games
More than a week after delegates of the unified Haitian Special Olympics soccer team went missing, experts say concerns about their safety will only grow the longer the investigation drags on.
FDA Approves Device To Help Identify Autism Earlier
Federal regulators authorized a new device aimed at helping doctors decide whether or not children as young as 16 months have autism.
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Despite A First-Ever ‘Right-To-Repair’ Law, There’s No Easy Fix For Wheelchair Users
Lawmakers in one state are making it easier for people to fix their power wheelchairs when they wear out or break, but arcane regulations and manufacturers create high hurdles for nationwide reform.
Coronavirus Infection During Pregnancy Linked To Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Babies with prenatal exposure to COVID-19 were 86% more likely to be diagnosed with a developmental disorder in their first year compared with babies who weren't exposed, new research suggests.
Lizzo Changes Song In Response To Complaints From Disability Community
Just days after releasing a new single, Lizzo has changed the lyrics following backlash from people with disabilities for using what they called ableist language.
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Drumming Improves Behavior In Young People With Autism, Study Finds
Learning to play the drums could make a big difference for adolescents with autism, with new research finding that acquiring the skill leads to better emotional control and fewer behavior issues.
Family Reunited Weeks After Son With ASD Kicked Off Flight
With help from a cruise line and a group of advocates, a mother and her teenage son with autism are back home nearly a month after the teen was kicked off a flight leaving them stranded in Aruba.
Another Goes Missing From Special Olympics USA Games
Another person with ties to the Haitian delegation to the Special Olympics has been reported missing, according to authorities, bringing the number of disappearances to seven.
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House Approves Ban On Electric Shock Devices For Those With Developmental Disabilities
Congress is moving to ban devices used to administer electric shocks on people with disabilities in an effort to modify their behavior, a practice that advocates have long decried as torturous.
Hallmark To Air Movie Starring Actors With Down Syndrome
A television movie centering on the love story of a young couple with Down syndrome is set to premiere.
Authorities Search For 6 Missing From Special Olympics USA Games
They turned in their room keys and left their personal belongings. Why five Haitian soccer players and their coach vanished while participating in the 2022 Special Olympics remains a mystery.