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With New Technology, L’Oréal Looks To Make Makeup More Accessible
A major beauty brand is debuting a device aimed at ensuring that individuals with disabilities can apply makeup all by themselves.
More Schools Requiring ‘Psych Clearances’ For Kids To Stay In Class
A growing number of schools are requiring students with disabilities to get evaluations — often called "psychiatric clearances" or "risk assessments"— to return after discipline incidents, advocates say.
To Attract In-Home Caregivers, State Offers Paid Training — And Self-Care
Facing high turnover, one state is paying caregivers to develop new skills in an effort to attract workers and improve retention.
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IRS Increases Limit For ABLE Accounts
People with disabilities can save more money without jeopardizing eligibility for government benefits thanks to a change in tax rules for the new year.
Walmart Accused Of Wrongfully Firing Greeter With IDD
A former Walmart greeter with intellectual disability sued the retailer alleging he was fired after nearly 27 years for mistakenly clocking in and out slightly too early or too late on occasion.
Congress Approves Boost To Special Ed, Disability Programs
A newly approved $1.7 trillion federal spending bill will bring more funding for special ed while expanding access to ABLE accounts and addressing the use of electric shock on people with disabilities.
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Postsecondary Student With Autism Spurs NCAA Rule Change
Students with disabilities at postsecondary programs nationwide can now compete in Division III athletics, thanks to a 20-year-old runner with autism and his mom who prompted an NCAA rule change.
Larger SSI, Social Security Payments On The Way
Individuals with disabilities receiving Supplemental Security Income and other Social Security benefits are seeing the largest rise in their monthly payments in decades.
New Research Names World’s Most Accessible Cities
A survey is pinpointing the 10 most accessible cities around the globe for people with disabilities.
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School District Settles With Teacher Who Told Reporter About Unmet IEPs
When a special ed teacher spoke to a reporter about services she said weren't being provided to her students, she hoped it would serve as a call to action. Instead, she says the school retaliated.
Federal Panel’s Shift To ‘Neutral’ Autism Language Prompts Backlash
As an influential federal autism committee considers moving to "neutral, strengths-based" language, some advocates are pushing back arguing that stripping words will "sanitize" the realities many face.
Twitter Was A Pandemic Haven For People With Disabilities. Elon Musk’s Purchase Has Them Worried
Since Elon Musk purchased Twitter, analysts have warned of the platform's potential demise. Among those most personally affected would be people with disabilities for whom Twitter is a lifeline.