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Deadline Nears For Education Department To Spend Special Ed Research Funds

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Effort Seeks To Improve Dental Care For Those With IDD

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‘She Masked, She Masked, She Masked’: Unseen Autism And Its Toll On Young Girls

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Film Shows Intimate Look At Caregiving, Disabilities

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Money

Major Foundations Form Disability-Focused Credit Union

A first-of-its-kind credit union specifically built to meet the needs of people with disabilities nationwide and those who support them is in the works.

September 22, 2026

Living

Kids With Disabilities Have Limited Childcare Options. State Plan Offers Solutions

Parents say they receive limited information as they navigate childcare, pre-K and support services for their children with disabilities. A strategic plan lays out a roadmap to inclusion.

September 22, 2026

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Education

Voucher In Hand, No School To Spend It On. Thousands Of Students In Special Ed Returned Aid

Proponents promised vouchers would give students with disabilities options, but despite being awarded taxpayer-funded accounts, many families struggled to find a suitable school to spend it on.

September 22, 2026
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Autism

New Autism Research Initiative Aims To Speed Diagnosis, Personalize Care

Federal officials are rolling out a major new research effort to "transform" autism diagnosis and care.

September 21, 2026

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Health & Behavior

As Medicaid Changes Near, Concerns Mount That People With Disabilities Will Lose Coverage

New federal guidance is detailing how more stringent Medicaid eligibility rules will be applied but doing little to assuage concerns about how the changes may impact those with developmental disabilities.

September 18, 2026

Living

‘Impossible Doesn’t Exist’: Man Becomes First Blind Swimmer To Lap Michigan’s Mackinac Island

Scott Lacey believes society places unnecessary limits on people with disabilities. He hopes his record-setting nine-hour swim around the island's 8.2-mile perimeter helps challenge those assumptions.

September 18, 2026

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Politics & Law

Alternative To Guardianship Promises More Independence. Critics See Risks


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Autism

Autism Researcher Admits To Stealing CDC Funds

An autism researcher who was on the lam for nearly 14 years has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $1 million in grants from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

September 16, 2026
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Politics & Law

Governors Line Up Against Bid To Scale Back Community-Based Services

Leaders of 18 states are calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to abandon efforts to weaken the rights of people with disabilities to access services in the community.

September 15, 2026

Autism

Inside A Hiring Program Built For People With Autism

Rather than placing people with autism in employment, the program facilitates introductions and connections while helping participants build the skills to experience the job search themselves.

September 15, 2026

Living

Cracked And Blocked Sidewalks Make Routine Trips A Serious Risk

Dilapidated sidewalks often cause wheelchair damage or force people with disabilities into the streets. Fixing the problem is complicated when many cities leave property owners responsible for repairs.

September 15, 2026

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Money

SSI, Social Security Benefits Expected To Rise

People with disabilities who receive Social Security and Supplemental Security Income are likely to see a bump in their monthly checks soon.

September 14, 2026

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Politics & Law

Program Aims To Prevent Deadly Police Encounters With People With Disabilities


Living

Family Raises $1.6 Million To Build Adaptive Playground

Frustrated that the nearest accessible playgrounds were 45 minutes away, one family raised money through lemonade stands and other efforts over the last five years to build one closer to home.

September 11, 2026

Education

Nation’s Special Ed Chief Abruptly Resigns As Education Department Transfers Get Underway

The Ed Department’s top special education official unexpectedly resigned just as the agency is putting plans in motion to outsource many responsibilities related to supporting students with disabilities.

September 10, 2026
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Autism

Autism Dating Series Wins Emmy For Best Reality Show

A reality show following adults with autism as they pursue dating and relationships snagged multiple Emmy Awards, including one recognizing it as the best series of its kind.

September 9, 2026
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