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Massive Investment In Disability Services In Limbo
Even as lawmakers blow through deadlines, disability advocates say they remain optimistic that a deal will be reached to approve the largest-ever investment in home and community-based services.
Company Fired Worker With Autism Over ‘Unprofessional’ Communication, Lawsuit Says
When an employee with autism was flagged for "unprofessional" communication, she asked for help understanding what she did wrong. But instead of granting that request, the company fired her.
Nonverbal Teen With Autism Stars In Reality Show
A new reality show featuring the family of a nonverbal teen with autism is coming to television.
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For Parents Of Kids With Special Needs, Mask Mandates Can Be Difficult To Navigate
In places with mask mandates, children with disabilities who are unable to wear face coverings are being barred from entering some indoor spaces.
IRS Raises Limit For ABLE Accounts
For the first time in four years, the amount of money that people with disabilities can save without jeopardizing eligibility for government benefits is rising.
Newly Crowned Miss America Puts Focus On Disabilities
Emma Broyles highlighted her social impact initiative focused on Special Olympics and spoke about her ADHD diagnosis and her brother with Down syndrome while competing in the storied pageant.
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Push To Add ‘Profound Autism’ Label Gains Steam
There are growing calls to differentiate people with the most severe autism symptoms from others on the spectrum in the diagnostic process, but not everyone is on board.
Students With Disabilities Struggle In Remote Classes
Months into the school year, students with disabilities in one district's remote study program are still grappling with nonexistent or slow-to-arrive accommodations and services.
Labor Department Cracking Down On Mistreatment Of Caregivers
Federal officials say they're working to ensure that people paid to care for individuals with disabilities aren't being taken advantage of.
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Billionaire With Asperger’s Is Time Person Of The Year
Businessman Elon Musk, who's behind Tesla and SpaceX and who revealed his diagnosis on the autism spectrum while hosting "Saturday Night Live," is Time magazine's Person of the Year.
Pediatricians Told To Prescribe Physical Activity For Kids With Disabilities
Pediatricians should encourage children with disabilities to participate in sports, recreation and other physical activities, according to new guidance.
UN Disability Rights Treaty Was Dole’s Unfulfilled Wish. Will His Death Spur Action?
Disability rights advocates say if lawmakers want to honor Sen. Bob Dole's legacy, they should finally ratify a United Nations treaty on disability rights that he championed in his later years.