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Feds Issue New Rules For COVID-19 Vaccines At Facilities Serving Those With IDD
Government officials are setting new expectations related to COVID-19 vaccines at institutions for people with disabilities and similar rules are under consideration for group homes as well.
Golfer Becomes First With Down Syndrome To Compete In College Championship
A 22-year-old from Arizona became the first person with Down syndrome to compete in a college championship event when she teed off earlier this week.
Across US, Most Counties Have No Behavior Therapists
Access to behavior therapists is woefully lacking in many places, with a new study finding that more than half of the nation's counties don't have a single one.
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Biden $400 Billion Care Plan Would Have A Caveat: States Opt In
Early proposals from Congress on President Joe Biden's ambitious $400 billion plan to improve in-home care for people with disabilities and others suggest states could have a lot of leeway.
Children Are Waiting Longer In The ER For Mental Health Care, Study Finds
Kids who visit emergency rooms for mental health crises are increasingly likely to spend more than six hours there, a noisy, chaotic experience that experts say can be traumatic.
Elon Musk Says He Has Asperger’s
The billionaire behind Tesla and SpaceX says he's on the autism spectrum.
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Stimulus Funds Earmarked For Disability Services Remain In Limbo
Nearly two months after federal lawmakers approved billions in extra spending on disability services, advocates say the money is going unspent because states don't know how it can be used.
Special Educator Named National Teacher Of The Year
An elementary school special education teacher has been named the National Teacher of the Year and was honored with a surprise visit from First Lady Jill Biden.
People With IDD Are Helping Providers Improve The Vaccination Experience
Now that COVID-19 vaccines are broadly available, providers are turning to self-advocates for ideas about how to make it easier for people with disabilities to get the shots.
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Microsoft Takes Aim At The ‘Disability Divide’
Technology-giant Microsoft is promising big steps in the coming years to make its products and workplace even more accessible and inclusive to people with disabilities.
Pandemic Exaggerated Pressures On DSPs, Report Finds
Long plagued by high turnover and low pay, new research suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic further amplified the extraordinary pressures on DSPs who help people with developmental disabilities.
For Spanish-Speaking Families, An Uphill Battle For Special Needs Services
Language issues likely play a big part in fueling what advocates say are significant disparities in disability services for Spanish-speaking families.