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This Sticker Could Help Police Better Respond To People With Special Needs
Law enforcement agencies are making decals available for families to place on their cars and homes to alert first responders of those who may struggle with the sights and sounds of an emergency.
Disney Expands New Disability Access Policies For Theme Parks
Disney is continuing to roll out major changes to accommodations for visitors with disabilities at its theme parks.
Court Won’t Reconsider FDA Ban On Shock Devices For Those With Disabilities
The FDA has once again been rebuffed by a federal appeals court in its yearslong push to ban devices used to administer electric shocks on people with developmental disabilities.
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Pandemic’s Strain On Special Education Services Grows Critical
Some students with disabilities are going without speech, physical and occupational therapy that they're entitled to because schools don't have enough therapists to go around.
Zoos Working To Become More Autism-Friendly
A new effort is underway to help zoos across the nation become more welcoming to individuals with autism.
No More Stairs: Cash Influx To Make Transit More Accessible
In some of the nation's largest cities, people with disabilities can't use subways and commuter rail. The recently signed $1.2 trillion federal infrastructure bill aims to change that.
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Death Of Bob Dole A Loss For Disability Community, Advocates Say
Former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole is being remembered as a champion of disability rights.
Justice Department Finds School District Violated Law By Restraining, Secluding Students
The U.S. Department of Justice has settled with a school district after finding that educators "systematically and improperly" secluded and restrained students with disabilities thousands of times.
Feds Look To Address Disability Discrimination In Organ Transplants
Following years of concerns about people with disabilities being denied organ transplants, federal officials are seeking public comment and Congress could be poised to do something about it too.
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National Guard Called Into IDD Care Facilities Due To Staffing Shortages
The National Guard has been called in to help staff four health facilities for people with disabilities or mental illnesses, a sign of how severe staffing shortages have become.
Santa Goes Sensory-Friendly At Events Nationwide
With Christmas near, Santa Claus is set to turn down the music and make other adjustments at hundreds of events across the country designed to better accommodate kids with special needs.
Abuse Claims Against Teachers Renew Calls For More Cameras In Special Ed Classrooms
After two educators were accused of pinching children who are nonverbal and stifling their cries, parents and advocates say there needs to be more use of cameras in special education classrooms.