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Families Of People With IDD Rebuild Frayed Ties As Pandemic Eases
Families of those with developmental disabilities have had their lives upended by the pandemic more than most, research shows, and now they're reuniting and trying to make up for lost time.
Apple Launching New Accessibility Features For Those With Disabilities
Apple is set to roll out a host of updates to make its devices even more user-friendly for people with disabilities.
Ed Department Sets Expectations For Special Education As Schools Reopen
With schools across the nation increasingly eyeing a return to normalcy, federal education officials are further clarifying what that should mean for students with disabilities.
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Southwest Airlines Grounds Family Of Boy With Disabilities Over Mask Resistance
The family of a child with disabilities says they were not allowed to board a Southwest Airlines flight after a flight attendant raised concerns that the boy would not wear a mask.
Parents Oppose Ban On Restraint, Seclusion
A proposal in one state to prohibit schools from using restraint and seclusion on students with disabilities is under fire from an unlikely group — some of the students' parents.
500 CEOs Commit To Prioritizing Disability Inclusion
The chief executives of Apple, Google, Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, Sony and hundreds of other international organizations are committing to advance disability inclusion.
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Study Suggests Most Kids With Autism Make Gains Over Time
The vast majority of youngsters with autism may be "doing well" in at least some aspect of their lives by the time they reach mid-childhood, researchers say.
Teen’s Documentary About Life With Disabilities To Screen Worldwide
The film, with an introduction by actress Ashley Judd, comes with a teaching toolkit and will be sent to 1.8 million American teachers before it's shown in 150 countries around the world.
Lawmakers Push Police Reforms Aimed At Dealing With Those With Disabilities
A bipartisan group of federal lawmakers is backing legislation aimed at reducing the chance that police encounters with those with disabilities or mental health issues will end tragically.
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Biden Administration Gives States Flexibility To Expand Disability Services
States are being given wide latitude to spend an extra $12.67 billion for Medicaid home and community-based services on everything from getting people off waiting lists to raising pay for DSPs.
Drug Shows Promise For Fragile X
New research suggests that medication could bring about significant improvements in cognitive function and language in adults with fragile X syndrome, the most common cause of inherited intellectual disability.
Masks At The Campfire: Summer Camps For Kids With Special Needs Adapt To COVID-19
Last summer, many overnight camps for kids with special needs — who are often at higher risk of COVID-19 complications — went virtual. Now some are easing back into in-person activities.