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Disney Can’t Dodge Lawsuit After Boy With Autism Was Barred From Store
A federal judge denied a request to dismiss a discrimination lawsuit brought by the mother of a boy with autism who was denied entry to a Disney Store because he could not wear a mask.
Disability Groups Call Supreme Court Ruling On Affordable Care Act A Victory
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act is a big win for people with disabilities, advocates say.
Firmer Accessibility Standards Sought For Health Care
Doctors' offices are supposed to be accessible to people with disabilities, but rules outlining what that means are going unenforced. Now, an independent federal agency is calling for change.
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In One School District, 1 In 14 Third Graders Has Autism
New Jersey's rate of autism has long been among the highest in the country and in one school district there, the rate is more than twice the state average.
Some Kids In Long-Term Care Facilities Didn’t See Parents For More Than A Year
Advocates and parents say visitation policies at some pediatric long-term care facilities during the pandemic may have caused lasting harm to kids already considered medically fragile.
Schumer ‘Sincerely Sorry’ For Saying ‘Retarded’
The U.S. Senate's top Democrat is apologizing after using the word "retarded" during a recent interview.
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Freddie Mac To Support Housing For Those With IDD
Mortgage giant Freddie Mac is planning to issue millions of dollars in "social bonds" to support housing for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the country.
State Scrambles For Solutions As Major Disability Services Provider Plans Exit
Following years of scrutiny for abuse and neglect, a disability provider is shutting down its group homes and services forcing big changes for many with developmental disabilities.
Nonprofit Aims To Keep Adults With Autism From Falling Off ‘The Cliff’
Many adults with autism fall off "the cliff" after they age out of formal schooling at 21. A bold new project seeks to change that.
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Feds Launch Hotline To Help People With Disabilities Access COVID-19 Vaccines
A new push is underway to help more people with disabilities get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Pediatricians Urged To Avoid Certain Tests For Kids With Autism
Pediatricians and families are being urged to think twice before going forward with a handful of clinical tests for kids with autism and other disabilities.
Biden Administration Will Defend Law That Denies SSI Benefits To Some
Residents of Puerto Rico and other territories are excluded from SSI and President Joe Biden says the Justice Department will defend a law keeping it that way even though he wants it changed.