Less than a week before new rules broadening the scope of the #ADA were set to take effect, the U.S. Department of Justice is pushing off the deadline and opening the door to additional changes. #disabilities #accessibility
An ambulance service is taking steps to improve emergency response for individuals who are nonverbal after struggling to communicate with a teen with #autism who was involved in a car crash. #disabilities
#GroupHomes and other social services rely on a workforce of immigrants and refugees. The #ICE surge and spotlight on fraud is making it hard to fill jobs. #disabilities #caregiving
#Disney is releasing new versions of musical sequences from "Frozen 2," "Encanto" and "Moana 2" in an effort to better connect with the disability community. #disabilities #Frozen2 #Encanto #Moana2 #SignLanguage
In most states, the party who files a due process complaint — typically parents — must prove the school is in the wrong. But a growing number of states are shifting that burden from parents to districts. #SpecialEducation #disabilities
Federal officials are delaying enforcement of a new mandate aimed at helping people with #disabilities experiencing issues accessing #Medicaid home and community-based services.
#Netflix is committing to another season of its beloved #autism dating show amid big changes for many of its cast members. #disabilities #LoveOnTheSpectrum
New rules dramatically expanding the purview of the #ADA are supposed to start taking effect later this month, but now disability advocates are worried that federal officials might be considering a delay. #disabilities #accessibility
Regulators have withdrawn their approval of a GSK Plc drug that federal officials had promoted as a treatment for #autism, adding another turn to the unusual story of a decades-old drug. #FDA #disabilities
Family and friends provide billions of hours of mostly unpaid care for adults with #disabilities and other conditions across the U.S. A new report finds the value of such care tops all #Medicaid spending. #caregivers
Happy Autism Acceptance Month!
This Autism Acceptance Month, we're platforming organizations and creators that show us the breadth and depth of the autism spectrum.
From our friends at @autisticadvocacy.org
Background image of person voting in a poll booth. Image of Eric, a middle-aged white man, wearing a suit and smiling at the camera. Text on the image reads: "Voting is a fundamental right in a democracy, not a privilege reserved for a select few. The SAVE America Act is an unnecessary and dangerous step backward." -Eric Buehlmann, Deputy Executive Director for Public Policy
Voting is a fundamental right. But people with disabilities already face barriers to casting a ballot.
The SAVE Act would make it even harder to register and vote.
No new barriers to our ballots.
Read more: https://www.ndrn.org/resource/saveact/
Home is where you should be most comfortable. But it can be hard for many people with disabilities to find accessible homes. So this #FairHousingMonth, we’re sharing about disability tenant rights. Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOHJaPV66Hk
Usually students with #disabilities bear the burden of advocating for accommodations. But at three schools, these students are at the center of operations — and it's paying off with improved outcomes. #SpecialEducation
In recent years, many venues have taken steps to become more welcoming to people with #autism and other #disabilities. Now, #ChuckECheese is expanding its sensory-friendly offerings to birthday parties. #SensoryFriendly
President Donald #Trump wants to stop directing federal funds to the nation’s university centers on developmental #disabilities, multiple Individuals with Disabilities Education Act programs and much more. #SpecialEducation #funding
Cool article from @teenvogue.com about the Olympic Villages in Italy and the intentional #Accessibility features. Thanks for sharing @blindnewworld.bsky.social!
The SAVE Act would make it more difficult for disabled people to vote. This article explains how accessibility impacts voting and how the SAVE Act would harm disabled people. time.com/article/2026...
📣 Governors across the country are spotlighting SPED amid funding challenges. With the number of students eligible for SPED rising, leaders in states like KS, ID, NM & PA are boosting support.
School districts need high-qualified #SpecialEducation instructors. A teacher apprenticeship program hopes to help fill the gap and prevent turnover. #disabilities
In a controlled, low-risk environment, participants in a pilot program build confidence and master everyday tasks like crossing the street, riding a bus or making a purchase, all at their own pace. #disabilities #autism #DownSyndrome
The U.S. Department of Justice is accusing several major theme parks of failing to accommodate people with disabilities in violation of the Americans with #Disabilities Act. #ADA #SeaWorld
