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SeaWorld, Other Theme Parks Accused Of Violating ADA 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.

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

To Master Life Skills, Young People With Autism And Down Syndrome Turn To Virtual Reality 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.

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

Apprentice Program Offers 'Student Teaching On Steroids' To Help Fill Special Ed Shortages School districts need high-qualified special education instructors. A teacher apprenticeship program hopes to help fill the gap and prevent turnover.

School districts need high-qualified #SpecialEducation instructors. A teacher apprenticeship program hopes to help fill the gap and prevent turnover. #disabilities

“I’m actually hoping we might see more robots on our streets” — this Texas city used robots to improve its sidewalks, and I hope it isn’t the last Robots to the rescue

Can a sidewalk-scanning robot make the streets more #accessible for citizens with #disabilities? 🤖

This city in Texas is trying to find out. #BlindNewWorld

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If you use #Claude Pro, do me a big favor - rate it in the app and mention that its very hard on people with #FineMotorSkills #Disabilities because it eventually wants you to do everything of real benefit on a #desktop which has a full size #keyboard People with #PML & #Parkinsons often use #mobile

Nation's Disability Services System Faces 'Unprecedented' Threats 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.

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

Former Raiders All-Pro center Barret Robbins dies at 52 Former All-Pro center Barret Robbins, largely known for leaving the Oakland Raiders' team hotel on the eve of their most recent Super Bowl appearance in 2003, died at 52, the team confirmed Friday.

This isn’t usually the vibe I share on my feed, but this really hit🏡. As someone living with diverse #disabilities, it struck a deep chord in me. I 😭 when I read it. This is what happens when society ignores people with diverse disabilities—they end up resorting to self-harm or losing their lives.

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Is this 'one stop shop' the way forward for Thriving Kids? While serious workforce questions surround the new Thriving Kids scheme, the organisers of an existing program in Victoria believe its model could be scaled up.  #children #people #disability #disabilities #autism #spectrum #disorder

While serious workforce questions surround the new Thriving Kids scheme, the organisers of an existing program in Victoria believe its model could be scaled up.  #children #people #disability #disabilities #autism #spectrum #disorder

Why “Just Do Your Best” Can Quietly Destroy People With Acquired Disabilities - Beyond the Limits：不自由をデザインし、新しい生を共創するラボ — A Complete Structural Breakdown, Not a Moral LectureL

““Just do your best” becomes harmful not because people mean badly, but because it assumes an outdated premise: “If you try hard enough, you can go back to how you were.””: buff.ly/FdOuoL8

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Bali for travellers with disabilities Dave Smith finds there is help in Bali for visitors disabilities

“Here’s some advice on where #tourists with #disabilities can stay and how they can get around, as well as the names of some groups and businesses that can help.”: buff.ly/boeKhhJ

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#Bali #DisabledPeople #traveling #ChronicIllness #mobility #spoonie

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Ngl it's so annoying, frustrating to have to rest because of my #disabilities

Cuz I tend to have a bug up my ass about wanting to do things right this second when I get excited- and having to just sit there and do nothing really pisses me off

I can't really use my arm rn, but I want to do stuff 😑

Do we actually have the workforce to help autistic kids thrive? Months away from the start of a huge shift in disability support for children, the workforce expected to deliver it has concerns about its readiness. #people #disability #children #disabilities #health #work

Months away from the start of a huge shift in disability support for children, the workforce expected to deliver it has concerns about its readiness. #people #disability #children #disabilities #health #work

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#FracturedComic #disabilities

A woman prepares a salad in her home with the help of another adult woman. Text reads: Home and Community-Based Services allow people to receive support in the least restrictive environment.

What are home and community-based services — and why do they matter?
Over the past several decades, #Medicaid services have allowed more people to receive care in their own homes or communities, rather than in a hospital, nursing home, or institution.

#disabilities #IDD

People with #disabilities are once again harmed by the Trump Administration's malice, this time through the predictable consequences of an unnecessary, illegal war...

Autism Dating Show Returning To Netflix An Emmy-winning documentary series chronicling the lives of adults with autism who are looking for love is returning.

An #Emmy-winning documentary series chronicling the lives of adults with #autism who are looking for love is returning. #disabilities #Netflix #LoveOnTheSpectrum

This Entrepreneur With Down Syndrome Is Building A Booming Spice Blend Brand Max Crawford is 22 and has Down syndrome and products from his budding seasoning business are sold in 150 stores across the Midwest.

Max Crawford is 22 and has #DownSyndrome and products from his budding seasoning business are sold in 150 stores across the Midwest. #disabilities

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New LIFE program starting at Algonquin for students with developmental disabilities Algonquin program for students with development disabilities will end in April, but it will start anew in Septemb...

#News #Local #News #Algonquin #College #developmental […]

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New LIFE for Algonquin program for students with developmental disabilities Algonquin program for students with development disabilities will end in April, but it will relaunch in September as Hori...

#News #Local #News #Algonquin #College #developmental […]

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New LIFE program at Algonquin for students with developmental disabilities Algonquin program for students with development disabilities will end in April, but it will relaunch in September as Horiz...

#News #Local #News #Algonquin #College #developmental […]

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We provide homes and support services to 700 people with intellectual/developmental #disabilities (#IDD). Our housing residents & Day Program participants build friendships, learn life skills, & engage more fully in their communities.

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#Spring is here! Let's get our #kids living with #disabilities out and about. We've got a few items in to help do just that! Know of a family in need that would benefit from our mission? Spread the word! See what we have to loan at www.equipforchildren.org

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Ed Department May Offload Special Education Soon, Advocates Warn As the U.S. Department of Education continues to transfer responsibilities to other agencies, disability advocates are concerned that special education could be up next.

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

I'll always be an advocate for #Neurodiversity and #Neurodivergent people

#DEI is crucial. I'm one of you 🫂🫶 I have multiple of these

W/e you have doesn't define who you are! You have purpose and your existence matters

#Autism #Adhd #Dyslexia #Dysgraphia #tourettes #Mentalillness #Disabilities

ICE’s War on People with Disabilities 'ICE: No One Is Safe' is a new short documentary by Robert Greenwald that relates shocking abuses and courageous responses.

#ICE is particularly dangerous for people with #disabilities progressive.org/latest/ice%E2%80%99s-war...