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Man Accused Of Scamming People Buying Accessible Vehicles In $2.5 Million Scheme
A used car salesman stole more than $2.5 million from customers, including many seeking wheelchair-accessible vehicles, between 2019 and 2023, prosecutors say.
Census Weighs Overhaul Of Disability Questions
The U.S. Census Bureau says it received thousands of comments after proposing major changes to the way it counts the number of Americans with disabilities and is deciding whether to finalize the plan.
Lawmakers Want To End SSI Marriage Penalty For People With Developmental Disabilities
Under a bipartisan proposal in Congress, people with developmental disabilities would no longer sacrifice a key government benefit if they choose to get married.
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High Staff Turnover Continues To Plague Direct Support Professional Industry
DSPs in one state were paid 10% more than what was considered a self-sufficient wage 15 years ago. Today, data shows that those same professionals are paid 21% below that threshold.
Ed Department Warns Schools Not To Overlook Assistive Technology In IEPs
With new guidance, the U.S. Department of Education is pushing schools to ensure that all students with disabilities have the assistive technology they need and the supports to use it effectively.
Autism-Friendly Airports, Hotels Offer Travel Accessibility
With autism rates rising significantly in recent decades, the travel industry is taking notice, providing free practice stays, boarding rehearsals and more.
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Broadway Musical Starring Actors With Autism To Close
A groundbreaking Broadway show starring several actors with autism will close after less than three months.
There Are No US Clinical Guidelines For Adult ADHD. That May Change Soon
Guidelines for evaluating ADHD only exist for treating children and adolescents even as diagnoses for adults are rapidly increasing.
Mistrial Declared In Case Of Cop Who Fatally Shot Man with Disability At Costco
A mistrial was declared after a jury deadlocked in the case of a former police officer who shot and killed a man with a mental disability who was shopping at Costco with his parents.
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Caregiving Pressures Mount For Families Of Those With IDD
With fewer and fewer services available for individuals with developmental disabilities, a survey of thousands of caregivers across the country finds families increasingly strained.
Spelling Champion With Down Syndrome Defies Stereotypes
Ellen Ruckmann-Bruch has Down syndrome, but that's not stopping her from besting her peers as she works to win a spot at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Screen Time For Kids Under 2 Can Lead To Developmental Problems, Study Says
A new study suggests that exposing babies and toddlers under age 2 to any amount of television viewing and other forms of "screen time" could be harmful to their sensory development.