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TV Comedy Starring Actress With Autism Canceled
A first-of-its-kind television show starring an actress with autism has come to an end.
Parents Of High-Risk Students Face Tough Decisions Amid Delta Surge
With many schools making masks optional, parents of children with disabilities and other health issues that put them at high risk for COVID-19 are left with few options to keep their kids safe.
COVID-19 Vaccinations Lag Among Those With Disabilities, Census Finds
Amid heightened concerns about COVID-19 as the delta variant spreads across the nation, new federal data indicates that adults with disabilities are less likely than others to be vaccinated.
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Senators Push To Expand Access To ABLE Savings Accounts
A bipartisan group of senators wants to raise the eligibility age for special accounts that allow Americans with disabilities to save money without jeopardizing government benefits.
Families Struggle With State Agencies To Get Home-Based Care
A federal lawsuit alleges that one state is violating the ADA and Medicaid Act by paying less for in-home care for people with intellectual disabilities compared to those with other disabilities.
New TV Series Spotlights Entrepreneurs With Disabilities
The production company behind reality shows like "Keeping up with the Kardashians" and "Born This Way" is set to debut a new series following four entrepreneurs with various disabilities.
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In Reversal, Social Security Says Stimulus Checks Won’t Affect SSI Benefits
People with disabilities can save money received through stimulus checks and other COVID-19 relief programs indefinitely without losing out on their SSI benefits thanks to a recent rule change.
Schools Struggling To Find Paraprofessionals
The need for aides in special education is "desperate" as schools compete with Amazon and other employers to attract workers willing to take on the job's lower pay and high demands.
Charges Filed Against Ex-Cop Who Killed Man With Disability At Costco
Two years after a man with mental disabilities was fatally shot by an off-duty police officer while shopping at Costco with his parents, manslaughter charges have been filed.
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Autism Risk Significantly Higher For Kids Born Premature, Study Finds
A study looking at four decades of data on millions of children is showing just how much the timing of a child's birth influences their risk of developing autism.
New Standards Finalized For Postsecondary Programs
For the first time, accreditation standards are in place that are intended to be used as a baseline to assess the hundreds of postsecondary programs across the nation serving students with IDD.
School Mask Mandate Ban Deadly To Students With Disabilities, Federal Lawsuit Says
Parents are challenging a state ban on mask mandates in schools arguing that it violates the ADA and endangers students with disabilities by putting them at greater risk of COVID-19.