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Gym Provides Sensory-Safe Play For Kids On The Spectrum
With franchises at nearly 100 sites in 25 states and eight countries, one company is offering up therapeutic play spaces for kids with autism and other special needs in a "judgment-free zone."
Feds Say Nearly Every State Short On Special Educators
Schools in almost every state are scrambling to find enough special education teachers to meet demand as they welcome students back for the new academic year.
Steve Madden Rethinks Shoes For Kids With Special Needs
Yet another big name in shoes is offering up styles tailored specifically for children with special needs.
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Social Security, SSI Checks Could Increase By Largest Amount In Decades
Social Security and SSI benefits may rise in 2022 by the highest amount in almost four decades, according to a new estimate based on preliminary economic data.
Growing Up Is Hard, Especially For Young People With Disabilities
Young adults with disabilities say the transition to adulthood is filled with extra challenges and schools, disability providers and health officials need to better prepare families.
Ed Department Weighs In On Special Ed Requirements Amid Ongoing Pandemic
As many students with disabilities return to school in person for the first time in over a year, federal education officials are spelling out what districts nationwide need to do to serve them.
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Disney Making Changes To Disability Access At Theme Parks
Big changes are coming once again to Disney's system for providing accommodations to people with disabilities at its theme parks.
Schools Settle With Justice Department Over Discipline Of Students With Autism
Federal investigators found that officials in one district made parents pick up their kids, disciplined students for disability-related behavior and called law enforcement to remove students.
Unique Farm, Neighborhood Designed With Inclusion In Mind
What started as a farm offering people with developmental disabilities a way to contribute and find purpose is expanding into a community with the addition of a pocket neighborhood.
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Global Movement Aims To Improve Lives Of People With Disabilities
An ambitious campaign involving groups ranging from the Paralympics to the United Nations is kicking off with a goal of ending discrimination and promoting inclusion of people with disabilities.
Hopes Run High For SSI Overhaul
As federal lawmakers put together a $3.5 trillion budget bill, there are expectations that it could bring major changes to the Supplemental Security Income program for the first time in decades.
EPA Bans All Food Uses For Pesticide Linked To Developmental Issues
The EPA will stop farmers from using a pesticide on strawberries, apples, broccoli and all other foods that's been linked to neurodevelopmental disorders in children.