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Social Security Moves To Streamline SSI
New efforts are underway to simplify the process of applying for Supplemental Security Income benefits.
Ad Campaign Says Disability Is ‘Not A Dirty Word’
A public service announcement taking on negative stereotypes about disabilities is premiering on television and streaming services nationwide and will appear in print and on billboards.
Despite Law, Shortened School Days Still A Problem For Students In Special Ed
The state law was intended to make it much harder for schools to consign children with disabilities to less than the full day, but its first year of implementation was unpredictable and sometimes rocky.
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A Teen With Autism And His Family Face Stark Choices
Many families struggle to access the mental health services their kids with autism need. For one teen, it took repeated hospitalizations to find a placement, but the question of what's next remains.
Feds Tell Voc Rehab Agencies Not To Limit Services To In-State Options
Vocational rehabilitation should pay for out-of-state services including postsecondary programs for those with autism or intellectual disabilities if similar options cannot be found within their borders.
Gus Walz Has Nonverbal Learning Disorder. What Is That?
The 17-year-old son of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, has nonverbal learning disorder. He's one of millions of American kids with NVLD, which has been described as the opposite of dyslexia.
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Kids’ Hospice Offers Hope-Of-Life Care For Those With Complex Medical Conditions
A modern approach to hospice is giving children with severe conditions that aren't necessarily terminal the ability to receive treatment at home rather than in a hospital.
‘Ultra-Accommodating’ Hotel Concept Goes Beyond ADA Accessible
A new hotel designed to provide accommodations for people of all ages and abilities is in the works and major chains including Hilton, Marriott and Hyatt are vying to have their name on the door.
Tim Walz’s Son Gus Brings Disabilities To National Stage
Tim Walz didn't mention the word disability once while accepting the Democratic vice presidential nomination this week, but it was his son Gus, who has disabilities, who stole the show.
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30% Of LGBTQ Students Diagnosed With Disability, Twice The Rate Of Kids Overall
Three in 10 LGBTQ youth have at least one formal disability diagnosis, according to a new report, a dual identity that makes them uniquely vulnerable to in-school victimization and exclusion.
Nearly $1 Billion In Funds For Disability Services Left Unspent
In one state alone, almost $1 billion allocated for IDD services was left on the table, even as some people with disabilities said they needed more help.
To Speed Autism Diagnosis, Researchers Turn To AI
A machine learning model can identify most children with autism before the age of 2, research suggests, potentially accelerating the process of getting a diagnosis.