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Biden Administration Gives States More Time To Spend Disability Services Funds
States will get extra time to spend billions of federal dollars aimed at bolstering Medicaid home and community-based services after it took longer than expected for the money to make it their way.
Having Autism In Florida Means Delayed Diagnosis, Delayed Therapy
Long waits for evaluations, low pay and tightening regulations for therapy providers mean that families are having a particularly tough time getting help for their children with autism.
Senators Want Answers On Disability Related Barriers To Health Care
Individuals with disabilities often have trouble accessing health care. Now a group of federal lawmakers is calling for an investigation into why.
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People With Disabilities Feel Left Behind Amid Caregiver Shortage
Adults with developmental disabilities are being forced to move back home with their parents or into larger, congregate-care settings where their daily choices are often carefully controlled.
How To Access Compensatory Services For Students With Disabilities
Following school disruptions brought on by the pandemic, advocates say that many children with disabilities should qualify for compensatory services, but families may need to work to get them.
Special Olympics Drops COVID Vaccine Mandate After Florida Threatens $27.5 Million Fine
Florida threatened to fine Special Olympics $27.5 million for requiring 5,500 participants at the USA Games to be vaccinated against COVID-19, prompting the organization to drop the mandate.
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Airline To Train Staff On Autism
As an upstart airline from the founder of JetBlue works to expand, the company says it will put a premium on better serving travelers with autism.
Force Behind Katie Beckett Waiver Dies
Julie Beckett fought to care for her hospitalized daughter at home, ultimately helping to bring changes to Medicaid that improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of families nationwide.
Elections Clerk Vows To Remove People In Guardianships From Voter Rolls
In one rural county, people with disabilities and others who have been appointed a guardian may soon lose the ability to vote — even if a court has expressly preserved their right to do so.
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Feds Push Forward With New Medicaid Waiver Rule
After multiple delays, federal officials are plowing ahead with a long-awaited Medicaid rule establishing standards for what counts as home and community-based services for people with disabilities.
Ed Department Ramps Up Disability Related Compliance Reviews
With a slew of new actions and additional resources, federal education officials are taking steps to ensure that students with disabilities and their families can access school services.
Boy With Autism Still Missing A Year After Walking Out Of School
In May 2021, 11-year-old Ryan Larsen walked out of his elementary school in between classes. A year later, there are few signs of the boy's whereabouts.