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Biden Urged To Back Broad Changes To SSI
Dozens of federal lawmakers are calling on the Biden administration to support increasing SSI benefits, growing the asset limit, doing away with the marriage penalty and other changes.
Sent Home Early: Lost Learning In Special Education
Some students with disabilities have had their school days shortened for months or years, often with devastating consequences.
Jimmy Kimmel To Host Celebrity-Filled Autism Benefit
Talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel is teaming up with a popular YouTube creator and big names like Adam Sandler, Chris Rock and Maya Rudolph for an interactive online event to support autism services.
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Biden Seeks $400 Billion To Buttress Long-Term Care. A Look At What’s At Stake.
There's widespread agreement that it's important to help people with disabilities remain independent, but it's unclear if the nation is prepared to do what's necessary to make that possible.
Missing Persons With Special Needs Pose Challenge For First Responders
Police train for all kinds of missing persons cases. But what happens when the missing person has special needs and may be unable to communicate with authorities?
Ed Department Says More Students With Disabilities Graduating
An increasing number of students with disabilities across the nation are graduating high school, according to new federal figures, but the odds of receiving a diploma vary considerably by state.
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New Push Underway To Eliminate Subminimum Wage
Government investigators say that a lack of resources is one of the main reasons people with disabilities continue to work for less than minimum wage. Now, some lawmakers want to change that.
Temple Grandin Champions ‘Different Kinds Of Minds’ On PBS
A cartoon version of autism self-advocate Temple Grandin gets a visit from the kids on "Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum" on PBS KIDS.
Marijuana-Themed License Plates To Benefit Disability Community
In an effort to better support people with disabilities, one state is offering motorists the chance to emblazon their cars with phrases like "BONG," "GANJA," "HASH" and "HEMP."
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Vaccinations Lag For Home Health Workers
Aides who care for people with disabilities in their homes are less likely to have had COVID-19 shots than their counterparts in nursing homes and logistical challenges may be to blame.
CDC Issues COVID-19 Guidance For Day Centers Serving Adults With Disabilities
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is offering up new guidance for day centers and the people with disabilities they're serving during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Online Program Addresses Autism In Spanish For Hispanic Families
Cultural barriers, limited English, economic status and stigma can prevent Latino parents from knowing how to act early and find help for their kids. A new program is looking to change that.