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Congress Boosts Funding For Special Ed, Disability Programs
A $1.5 trillion spending bill signed by President Joe Biden will mean more money for special education and other programs for people with disabilities, but advocates say it's not enough.
Pandemic Medical Innovations Leave Behind People With Disabilities
As the country enters year three of the pandemic emergency, people with disabilities across the U.S. are still finding it difficult to use innovations in telemedicine, teleworking and testing.
Biden Names Picks To Serve On Disability Committee
President Joe Biden is tapping a group of self-advocates, family members and professionals from across the country to advise him on the needs of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Chase Bank Took $2,500 Intended For ABLE Account, Then Wouldn’t Give It Back
The three-month struggle for access to the funds points to how difficult it is to resolve problems with large corporations — especially for people with disabilities and their advocates.
COVID Harder On Those With Disabilities, Experts Say
Many people with disabilities are more vulnerable to becoming seriously ill, making the current phase of the pandemic — and the desire to "move forward" — particularly frustrating.
Waiting Lists For IDD Services Balloon
A new report is painting a grim picture of developmental disability services nationally as labor shortages and other factors mean individuals are struggling to access supports in the community.
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Movie Starring Actor With Autism Gets Nationwide Release
Autism is at the center of a new movie that's opening in theaters across the country.
Teen Champion Launches North American Chess Cup For Children With Disabilities
The inaugural tournament for players under age 20 with all types of disabilities will debut this summer thanks to 17-year-old chess champ, his father and their new nonprofit organization.
Ed Department Issues Guidance On How IDEA Applies To Private Schools
Students with disabilities have broad rights when they attend public school, but federal officials are now weighing in on how the law applies when parents choose private school instead.
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Programs For People With Disabilities Still Not Seeing Federal Funds
A year after the American Rescue Plan Act allocated what could amount to $25 billion to Medicaid home and community-based services, many states have yet to access much of the money.
Special Olympics Calls Off World Winter Games In Russia
Special Olympics is canceling its upcoming World Winter Games as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
WHO Spurs Backlash After Calling Down Syndrome A Birth Defect
The World Health Organization is apologizing after including Down syndrome in a list of several common severe birth defects that the group said can often be "prevented and treated."