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Justice Department Settlement Forces Amtrak To Fix ADA Violations
Amtrak will make big changes at over 100 train stations across the country to ensure that 30 years after the passage of the ADA, people with disabilities can finally access its rail network.
Coronavirus Pandemic Takes Toll On Disability Community
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities have been especially vulnerable to the social and emotional upheaval brought on by the pandemic and they face heightened health risks too.
Millions Awarded To Expand Access To Disability Housing
With two new initiatives, federal officials are awarding millions of dollars to help improve housing options for people with disabilities.
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One-Of-A-Kind Museum Devoted To People With Disabilities Is Closing
After 22 years, a museum dedicated to celebrating and educating others on the history of individuals with disabilities is closing its doors.
Airline Reverses Policy That Barred Some Wheelchairs From Flights
American Airlines says it has reversed a policy that inadvertently kept travelers from bringing motorized wheelchairs on its regional jets, limiting access to over 100 destinations.
COVID-19 Vaccine Should Go To Those With Developmental Disabilities First, Advocates Say
People with developmental disabilities are not being adequately prioritized in plans to distribute COVID-19 vaccines, advocates say, even though they're more likely to die from the virus.
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Restrictions Set To Take Effect For Service Animals On Planes
Federal regulators are firming up a slate of new rules limiting service animals traveling on airplanes in a bid to ensure that the animals are truly assisting people with disabilities.
Group Home Provider Repeatedly Failed Residents, Investigation Finds
U.S. Senate investigators have discovered a pattern of neglect and poor care in a network of group homes for people with developmental disabilities that has a presence in 36 states.
Pandemic Helpline Launches For People With IDD, Caregivers
As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, a new 24-hour support line is working to help individuals with developmental disabilities and those who care for them cope during this tough time.
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This Company Reinvented The Computer Mouse For Kids With Special Needs
The multi-sensory fidget mouse is specially designed with elements from a fidget toy to increase focus for those with developmental disabilities.
Feds Reach ‘Landmark Agreement’ On Rights Of Parents With Disabilities
In a first-of-its-kind settlement, federal officials say that a state has agreed to change its ways after repeatedly discriminating against parents with disabilities.
Schools Have Struggled To Fulfill IEPs Amid Pandemic, Government Report Finds
Government investigators are offering up some of the first details about how schools fared in addressing the needs of students with disabilities when they shuttered at the start of the pandemic.