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Britney Spears Case Spurs Bipartisan Bill Against Conservatorship Abuse
The proposed bill would impose new safeguards and allow conservatees to have their private guardian replaced with an independent public guardian without having to prove misconduct or abuse.
Paralympic Gold Medalist Withdraws From Tokyo Games After Being Denied Aide
A two-time Paralympic swimmer who is deaf and blind is withdrawing from the Tokyo games, saying that she had "no choice" after being told she couldn't have a personal care assistant accompany her.
Most States Struggling To Fulfill IDEA Requirements
More than half of states are falling behind in meeting their responsibilities to students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, federal officials say.
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Olympics Composer Steps Down Over Bullying Of Classmates With Disabilities
Just days before the Olympics get underway, the composer who worked on the opening ceremony resigned over having bullied classmates, including those with disabilities, during his childhood.
Family Suing After Maskless Student With Disability Barred From School
The high schooler has a speech-related disability that makes it hard for him to pronounce certain sounds and letters — and also means he cannot wear a mask safely, according to a lawsuit.
Jury Awards $125 Million To Former Walmart Employee With Down Syndrome
Walmart has been ordered to pay a former employee with Down syndrome over $125 million after a jury found that the retailer failed to provide her with appropriate disability accommodations.
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Senators Eye Greater Scrutiny Of Guardianships
Inspired by the case of Britney Spears, a pair of senators want the government to increase oversight and produce more information about guardianships and conservatorships across the country.
Investigation Finds ‘No Evidence’ Of Discrimination Against Students In Special Ed
A federal investigation into one state's education department over concerns that students with disabilities were being denied equal access during the COVID-19 pandemic has been dismissed.
JCPenney Unveils Clothing Aimed At Kids With Disabilities
A major department store is rolling out a new line of children's clothes with adaptive features and will also be selling a host of accessories for adults and kids with disabilities.
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More States Move To Phase Out Subminimum Wage
At least eight states have acted to prohibit subminimum wage employment in the hope of integrating more people with disabilities into the general workforce.
Ed Department To Release Extra IDEA Funds, New Guidance
Schools across the country are set to receive billions of dollars — and some new guidance — to help meet the needs of students with disabilities amid the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Passion Drives Special Ed Teacher To 55-Year Career Helping Kids
Joy Chastek is 78 years old and still works up to 15 hours a day. An educator for 55 years, Chastek has devoted the last 40 to special education students and has no plans to stop.