After police fatally shot a 25-year-old with #autism who called 911 for help, advocates say an inconsistent, underfunded response to wellness calls will continue to drive up deaths, unless there's reform. #disabilities #MentalHealth
#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
#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
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
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
Federal officials are delaying enforcement of a new mandate aimed at helping people with #disabilities experiencing issues accessing #Medicaid home and community-based services.
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
#Netflix is committing to another season of its beloved #autism dating show amid big changes for many of its cast members. #disabilities #LoveOnTheSpectrum
A federal jury found that a #HobbyLobby store discriminated against a man with intellectual #disabilities when he was thrown out and then pepper-sprayed. #ADA #discrimination
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
Florida's unwillingness to provide in-home care has caused scores of children with severe #disabilities to be #institutionalized in nursing homes generally reserved for elders, some since they were babies.
Shariece Simbahon and Coltin Sisk didn't want their daughter's constant movement and stimming to disturb others while eating out, so they created a safe dining space for families like theirs. #disabilities #autism #inclusive #inclusion
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
School districts need high-qualified #SpecialEducation instructors. A teacher apprenticeship program hopes to help fill the gap and prevent turnover. #disabilities
Already facing nearly $1 trillion in #Medicaid cuts, disability advocates are now worried that new efforts to crack down on fraud and trim state budgets will erode access to community-based services. #disabilities
An #Emmy-winning documentary series chronicling the lives of adults with #autism who are looking for love is returning. #disabilities #Netflix #LoveOnTheSpectrum
Max Crawford is 22 and has #DownSyndrome and products from his budding seasoning business are sold in 150 stores across the Midwest. #disabilities
As the U.S. Department of Education continues to transfer responsibilities to other agencies, disability advocates are concerned that #SpecialEducation could be up next. #disabilities #EducationDepartment
Advocates say if Texas and eight other states win a lawsuit arguing that Section 504 is unconstitutional, it could mean that #Medicaid waivers paying for community living are no longer required. #disabilities
After a multiyear collaboration with individuals with #DownSyndrome and other #disabilities, one of the world's largest footwear companies is rolling out a shoe designed to specifically meet their needs. #Adidas
The #SocialSecurity Administration says a new team is working to improve the efficiency of its Supplemental Security Income program and help recipients comply with requirements. #SSI #disabilities
The number of college students who register as having a disability has increased across the country. Nowhere has that trend been more pronounced — or debated — than at Stanford University. #disabilities #accommodations
President Donald #Trump says #voting changes are his number one priority, but concerns are running high that his plan could make it harder for people with #disabilities to cast their ballots.
A major ride-sharing service is facing new pressure to ensure equal access for people with #disabilities. #accessibility #Lyft