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Barbie Unveils Dolls With Down Syndrome, Blindness
A year after introducing its first doll with Down syndrome, Barbie will add another doll with the chromosomal disorder and debut a blind Barbie.
Nonprofit Uses 3D Printing To Quickly Produce Assistive Technology
To help people with disabilities solve problems they encounter in daily life, a nonprofit is making customized devices that are inexpensive and quick to produce, but make a big difference.
Another State May End Subminimum Wage
Fifteen states have passed laws eliminating their 14(c) programs that legally pay people with disabilities below the federal minimum wage. Another state could join the list.
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Pediatricians Get Guidance On Dental Care For Kids With Developmental Disabilities
Children with IDD often struggle to access dental care even though they are at increased risk of tooth decay and other issues. Now, new guidance is detailing what pediatricians should do to help.
Amid Shortage Of DSPs, Disability Advocates Push For Nationwide Head Count
The federal government is weighing whether to start tracking the number of DSPs, a move advocates call a critical first step in easing the nation's dire shortage of workers caring for people with IDD.
13-Year-Old With Cerebral Palsy Stuck In The ER Since Christmas
Her parents, hospital officials, advocates and state officials want to find a placement, but there's no place else to go.
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PBS Kids To Launch New Show About Characters With Autism
A first-of-its-kind children's show featuring a main character with autism and his neurodiverse friends is set to premiere this fall.
Report: Charter Schools Are Failing Students With Disabilities
Overall, charters have delivered on the promise of better outcomes for marginalized children, researchers find — just not for those in special ed.
Billions Are Spent On IDD Services Annually. Where Does It All Go?
The federal government spent $80.6 billion to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in 2021 alone. A new report breaks down where it went.
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State Protection And Advocacy Organization Under Investigation
An organization that serves as the watchdog for how one state treats people with disabilities is under federal review after a series of complaints.
Man With Disability Made To Leave His Seat At Raffi Show
Stefan Burn was excited to see Raffi, but before the show could start, he and his parents were told that the children's singer would not perform unless they moved from their front-row seats.
Home Depot Tweaks Hiring Process To Aid Those With Developmental Disabilities
One of the nation's largest retailers is teaming up with disability advocates to make its hiring procedures more welcoming toward job applicants with disabilities.