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Mom Arrested After Child With Autism Abandoned An Hour From Home
The mother of a 5-year-old nonverbal child found alone at night has been arrested after the young boy was spotted dozens of miles away from his home, police say.
Parents Struggle To Get Home Nurses For Kids Who Are Medically Fragile
Families have long struggled to get care for children who are medically fragile. The problem has persisted with COVID-19 as nurses are recruited to handle new demands tied to the coronavirus.
Ed Department Prods Schools On Compensatory Services For Students With Disabilities
Amid a rise in complaints, federal education officials are reminding schools across the nation about their obligation to provide compensatory services to students with disabilities.
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Court Overturns Conviction Of Cop Who Shot At Unarmed Man With Autism
An appeals court has overturned the conviction of a former police officer who was convicted for shooting at a man with autism holding a silver toy truck, a case that drew national headlines.
COVID Still Threatens Millions Of Americans. Why Are We So Eager To Move On?
Those who are living with disabilities, chronic illnesses or are immunocompromised feel that their needs are not being considered as states open back up and lift mask mandates.
Model With Down Syndrome Is First For Victoria’s Secret
For the first time, a model with Down syndrome is one of the faces representing lingerie staple Victoria's Secret.
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New ‘Sesame Street’ Theme Park To Be Sensory Friendly
A new theme park designed to bring the iconic show "Sesame Street" to life will have a host of accommodations in place to welcome children with disabilities when it opens soon.
Settlement Reached After Newborn Seized From Mom With Disability
One state is agreeing to make changes after officials wrongly removed an infant from his parents at the hospital just days after birth based on assumptions about his mother's capabilities.
Families Face Roadblocks In Getting Help For Kids With Developmental Disabilities
Many children face barriers to accessing services like screenings or early intervention due to fear, lack of health insurance or financial and housing instability.
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Years After Federal Directive, States Expand Autism Coverage
More than seven years after federal officials told states that Medicaid must cover treatments like ABA for children with autism, all 50 states are finally following through, advocates say.
Actor With Disability Scores Historic Oscar Nomination
A film prominently featuring people with disabilities is making history with multiple Academy Award nominations.
Proposal Would Require Students To Be Screened For Autism Before Enrolling In School
Autism screening would be required before enrolling in kindergarten under a bill introduced in one state, adding the evaluation to existing physical and vision screenings.