Student-Run Cafes And Shops Give Teenagers Real-World Job Skills Stores are popping up in schools to teach students with disabilities skills for daily living, work and social situations and to give general education students a leg up in college and the workforce.

Student‑run cafes and shops in schools are teaching teens, including students with disabilities, real‑world work, daily living, and social skills as they prepare for college and careers. Source: #DisabilityScoop

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'R-Word' Use Surges Following Trump Post After President Donald Trump used the word "retarded" recently, social media posts including the term tripled, fueling a trend that has disability advocates on edge.

Use of the pejorative “R‑word” spiked on social media after former President #Trump used the term in a recent post, roughly tripling mentions and worrying disability advocates about the normalization of offensive language. Source: #DisabilityScoop

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Schools To Use ChatGPT For Special Education Compliance About 15 school districts and charters nationwide will be among the first to use OpenAI's new education-focused artificial intelligence tool.

At least 15 school districts are using a specialized version of #ChatGPT to help manage #specialeducation compliance. Source: #DisabilityScoop

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Acclaimed Prize Goes To Artist With Autism, Limited Verbal Communication One of the most prestigious contemporary art awards in the world is for the first time going to an artist with a developmental disability.

An autistic artist with limited verbal communication has won one of the UK’s top art awards. Nnena Kalu, 59, is the first artist with a learning disability to receive the Turner Prize. Source: #DisabilityScoop

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United Airlines To Expand Disability Employment Effort Through an industry first collaboration with Special Olympics, plans are underway for United Airlines to hire more individuals with disabilities at major airports across the country.

#UnitedAirlines is expanding its disability employment efforts with a #SpecialOlympics collaboration to hire more individuals with disabilities for customer service roles at major airports. Source: #DisabilityScoop

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Supreme Court To Hear Case On Intellectual Disability The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in a case that advocates say could have major implications for how intellectual disability is defined.

#SCOTUS will hear Hamm v. Smith, a case that may change how #intellectualdisability is defined in death penalty cases. Source: #DisabilityScoop

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Etsy-Like Online Market Launches For Sellers With Disabilities Backed by nearly $2 million in seed capital, a not-for-profit is offering a platform for sellers with disabilities who make items ranging from jewelry and ornaments to slime and personalized tumblers.

Source: #DisabilityScoop

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Ed Department Sued By Disability Advocates Over Plans To Outsource Programs Disability advocates are challenging the Trump administration's steps to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, arguing in a lawsuit that the actions will harm kids with developmental disabilities.

A coalition has sued the U.S. Education Dept, claiming its plan to outsource major K–12 and higher‑ed programs is unlawful. Source: #DisabilityScoop

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Concerns Raised As Teachers Increasingly Use AI To Write IEPs The number of teachers using AI to develop individualized education programs for students with disabilities is surging, but so too are questions about what role the technology should play.

A survey found that 57% of special education teachers used #AI to assist in writing IEPs or 504 plans during 2024‑25, while issues remain around bias, data privacy, and lack of formal policy.  Source: #DisabilityScoop

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Program Offers Way To Locate Missing People With Cognitive Disabilities For families of those whose disabilities put them at higher risk of wandering, a program that distributes free technology offers a lifeline.

A new program is offering free GPS trackers to individuals with cognitive disabilities to help locate them if they become lost or go missing. Source: #DisabilityScoop

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At This Restaurant, Children With Autism Can Truly Be Themselves After a negative experience dining out with his two kids who have autism and are nonverbal, a father created a restaurant designed to be a judgment-free zone for families with children with disabilities.

A #Wisconsin restaurant is offering sensory-friendly dining for children with #autism, a low-stimulus environment, and a welcoming space. Source: #DisabilityScoop

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Walmart Accused Of Denying Job Coach To Employee With Intellectual Disability The nation's largest retailer is facing legal action after supervisors allegedly harassed employees with intellectual disabilities and were unwilling to accommodate a job coach.

#Walmart is being sued for allegedly denying a job coach to an employee with an intellectual disability and tolerating supervisor harassment. The case centers on whether the company fulfilled its obligation to provide reasonable accommodations. Source: #DisabilityScoop

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AMC Theatres Accused Of Disability Discrimination The nation's largest movie theater chain illegally forced out an employee with cerebral palsy after two decades on the job, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says.

A lawsuit accuses AMC Theatres of disability discrimination by sidelining an employee with cerebral palsy and denying basic access needs. The plaintiff alleges the company cut hours and refused needed workplace accommodations. Source: #DisabilityScoop

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Despite Trump Administration Focus On Autism, Key Panel Remains Defunct A committee tasked with guiding the federal government's strategy on autism has been out of commission for most of the year, but there are now signs that it could soon be revived.

A key federal advisory panel on autism remains inactive despite renewed public attention from the Trump administration on autism-related issues. Source: #DisabilityScoop

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Uber Sued By Justice Department For Disability Discrimination Federal officials are suing ride-sharing giant Uber, accusing the company and its drivers of refusing to serve people with disabilities.

#DisabilityScoop reports that the Department of Justice has sued Uber, alleging the company discriminates against passengers with disabilities. The lawsuit claims Uber drivers have refused rides for passengers with service animals or foldable wheelchairs.

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Trump Administration Yanks Funds From Dozens Of Special Education Programs The U.S. Department of Education is canceling millions in grants for special ed teacher training, parent resource centers and more saying that they don't align with Trump administration priorities.

Disability Scoop reports that the Trump administration has cut federal funding for dozens of special education programs nationwide. The Department of Education says the move is part of a restructuring effort.

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Labor Department Seeks To Roll Back Disability Hiring Mandate Federal officials are looking to walk back a decade-old rule designed to compel businesses to employ people with disabilities in greater numbers.

Disability Scoop reports that the U.S. Department of Labor is proposing to roll back key elements of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, including dropping the voluntary disability-hiring tracking surveys and the seven percent workforce goal for federal contractors.

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Discrimination May Lead Kids With Disabilities To Skip Doctor Visits When children with disabilities experience discrimination, new research finds that the consequences may extend to their physical well-being.

Disability Scoop says a new study finds that discrimination in healthcare makes children with disabilities more than twice as likely to skip doctor visits. Missed care isn’t just about appointments—it deepens health disparities and erodes trust in the medical system.

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Amtrak Falls Short For Passengers With Disabilities Many people with disabilities prefer traveling by train over airplanes, but a new report finds that the nation's passenger railroad provider has significant work to do to meet their needs.

Disability Scoop reports a federal audit found Amtrak fails to adequately serve passengers with disabilities, with nearly 40% of related complaints tied to poor employee assistance and communication.

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@actuallyautistic @autistics #ActuallyAutistic Construction Begins On First-Of-Its-Kind Apartment Complex For Adults With Autism | Allison Pries for NJ.com courtesy of #DisabilityScoop […]

Disability Programs In Limbo As Congress Weighs Funding A key U.S. Senate panel rejected a Trump administration push to make major changes to IDEA and defund some disability programs, but significant uncertainty remains, advocates say.

Here is a story about education published earlier in August by Disability Scoop: Disability Programs In Limbo As Congress Weighs Funding. Link to story: www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/08/11/d... #DisabilityScoop #Education

Family Caregivers Under Increasing Strain The number of family members providing ongoing care for loved ones with complex medical conditions or disabilities is on the rise and a new report finds that they are struggling to hold it all…

Disability Scoop highlights that the growing burden on family caregivers—who often face health, financial, and training gaps—demands urgent policy attention. A new AARP‑NAC report shows that unpaid family caregiving in the U.S. has surged by 45% over the past decade.

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Disability Activist To Be Featured On US Quarter A prominent disability justice activist will soon appear on quarters issued by the U.S. Mint as part of a special program honoring notable American women.

Read more about her legacy and this historic coin here: www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/07/30/d...

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Lego Increases Disability Inclusion In Its Product Line Lego is introducing new characters outfitted with an internationally recognized lanyard designed to quietly indicate that a person has a hidden disability and might need some extra support.

Lego Increases Disability Inclusion In Its Product Line | Shaun Heasley for #DisabilityScoop

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