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Subway Vowed To Help Worker With Autism — But Fired Him After 4 Shifts, Feds Say
Despite knowing he would need accommodations because of his autism and ADHD, Subway didn't provide the man with reasonable accommodations or give him proper training, officials say.
Ed Department To Update Disability Regulations
Federal education officials say they plan to revise regulations for one of the main laws affecting students with disabilities after leaving them largely untouched for 45 years.
New Version Of Autism Dating Show Coming To Netflix
Netflix will air a new iteration of its documentary series following people with autism in the dating world, this time focused on a group of individuals on the spectrum in the U.S.
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School District Agrees To Pay $2.5 Million, Make Changes After Pica Choking Death
After a student died from choking on a disposable glove in class, one school district is agreeing to implement a pica safety protocol and to be more transparent about special education staffing.
Scrabble Brings World Into Focus For Boy With ASD
At 12, Ricky Rodriguez, who has autism, has competed in Scrabble tournaments from Texas to Pennsylvania to Malaysia, finding a community and a place to build his social skills along the way.
Supreme Court Decision Weakens Disability Rights, Advocates Say
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision chips away at disability rights, advocates say, by making it harder to bring claims under some of the nation's anti-discrimination laws.
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Disney Making Movie Centering On Girl Who’s Nonverbal
Disney is set to film a new movie about a girl with cerebral palsy who's nonverbal and uses a wheelchair and her experience seeking out an inclusive education.
Two Moms Created A Nonprofit Flower Shop To Provide Jobs For Those With IDD
With a mission of providing a positive space for those with cognitive disabilities to learn, train and grow, six out of the flower shop's 10 staffers are people who have Down syndrome.
Senators Want To Raise SSI Asset Limits
A bipartisan push is underway on Capitol Hill to update a major facet of the Supplemental Security Income program for the first time in over 30 years.
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People With Disabilities Fight US Military Disqualifications
Defense Department regulations rule out military service for those with a range of medical conditions, but some people with disabilities are pushing for a chance to serve.
Top Companies Seek Workers With Autism
Major employers including Microsoft, Google, Freddie Mac and more are part of a newly launched job search platform aimed at recruiting employees with autism and other neurological differences.
Practice Traffic Stops Help Prepare Those With IDD
Drivers and passengers with developmental disabilities are getting a chance to practice what it's like to be pulled over by police during special events that are intended to tamp down anxieties.