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People With Disabilities Segregated In Nursing Homes, Justice Department Alleges
One state isn't doing enough to allow people with disabilities to live in the community, effectively segregating them in nursing homes in violation of the ADA, the U.S. Department of Justice says.
Disability Advocates Want CDC To Reinstate Indoor Mask Guidelines
Dozens of advocacy groups are calling for the CDC to walk back major changes to its mask guidance arguing that the new recommendations are harmful to people with disabilities.
Private Equity Takes Aim At Disability Services
Private equity firms are increasingly investing in services for young people with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities with potentially troubling consequences, a new report warns.
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Following Protests, ADA Case Won’t Go To Supreme Court
A case that threatened to undermine disability rights protections nationwide won't go before the U.S. Supreme Court after disability advocates mounted fierce opposition.
CDC Adds IDD To List Of Conditions At Increased Risk From COVID-19
Nearly two years into the pandemic, the CDC is for the first time acknowledging that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have an elevated risk of severe disease from COVID-19.
Demand For Service Dogs Unleashes A ‘Wild West’ Market
Service dogs can help people with conditions from autism to epilepsy, but with little oversight, poorly trained dogs and fraud are becoming more common.
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Government Watchdog Raises Concerns About Abuse At Residential Facilities
More should be done to ensure that abuse does not go unnoticed at residential schools and other similar facilities serving youth with disabilities, government investigators say.
‘CODA’ Takes Top Prize At SAG Awards In Major Win For Deaf Representation
In a major triumph for deaf representation in Hollywood, the ensemble of "CODA" clinched the top prize at the 2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards.
White House Unveils COVID Plan Focused On People With Disabilities
Following criticism from disability advocates, the Biden administration is taking new steps to better address the needs of people with disabilities during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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College To Open Residence Hall For Students With Autism
In an effort to ease the transition to college, a university will be among the first in the country to offer a residence hall designed specifically for students on the autism spectrum.
Disability Advocates Press Biden On Supreme Court Pick
As President Joe Biden decides who he will nominate to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, advocates say it's paramount that he select a justice who is committed to protecting disability rights.
TV Shows Featuring Fewer Characters With Disabilities, Report Finds
After hitting a record high last year, the number of characters with disabilities on prime-time television shows declined this season.