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A deal to end the nation's longest-ever government #shutdown is reversing plans to gut the federal #SpecialEducation office and providing funds for other disability programs — at least temporarily. #disabilities
As Government Reopens, Ed Department Brings Back Fired Special Education Staffers
A deal to end the nation's longest-ever government shutdown is reversing plans to gut the federal special education office and providing funds for other disability programs — at least temporarily.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:31 AM
A deal to end the nation's longest-ever government #shutdown is reversing plans to gut the federal #SpecialEducation office and providing funds for other disability programs — at least temporarily. #disabilities
For families of those whose #disabilities put them at higher risk of #wandering, a program that distributes free technology offers a lifeline. #autism
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.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:30 AM
For families of those whose #disabilities put them at higher risk of #wandering, a program that distributes free technology offers a lifeline. #autism
#EarlyIntervention providers in one state haven't seen a substantive raise in three decades — and vulnerable young children are losing out. #disabilities www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/11/13/3...
30 Years Without A Real Raise: Early Intervention Pay Crisis
Early intervention providers in one state haven't seen a substantive raise in three decades — and vulnerable young children are losing out.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:35 AM
#EarlyIntervention providers in one state haven't seen a substantive raise in three decades — and vulnerable young children are losing out. #disabilities www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/11/13/3...
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November 12, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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An in-depth review of existing research on #autism and #Tylenol that was conducted in direct response to recent claims by President Donald Trump finds that there is no definitive link between the two. #disabilities
Comprehensive Review Finds No Clear Link Between Tylenol, Autism
An in-depth review of existing research on autism and Tylenol that was conducted in direct response to recent claims by President Donald Trump finds that there is no definitive link between the two.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:07 AM
An in-depth review of existing research on #autism and #Tylenol that was conducted in direct response to recent claims by President Donald Trump finds that there is no definitive link between the two. #disabilities
A federal judge is directing the #WhiteHouse to reinstate sign language interpreters at many press briefings months after they were abruptly removed. #disabilities #accessibility
White House Ordered To Step Up Accessibility
A federal judge is directing the White House to reinstate sign language interpreters at many press briefings months after they were abruptly removed.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:28 AM
A federal judge is directing the #WhiteHouse to reinstate sign language interpreters at many press briefings months after they were abruptly removed. #disabilities #accessibility
Disability rights and education advocates worry that most states don't have the resources — or, in some cases, the will — to adequately police and protect the rights of students with #disabilities. #SpecialEducation
Special Education Enforcement Would Be Up To States Under Trump Plan
Disability rights and education advocates worry that most states don't have the resources — or, in some cases, the will — to adequately police and protect the rights of students with disabilities.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Disability rights and education advocates worry that most states don't have the resources — or, in some cases, the will — to adequately police and protect the rights of students with #disabilities. #SpecialEducation
A woman who uses a power wheelchair is suing over a state law that allows expectant mothers to park in #accessible spaces, arguing that it makes parking less available to her and others with #disabilities.
Should Pregnant Women Park In Spots For People With Disabilities? Lawsuit Says No
A woman who uses a power wheelchair is suing over a state law that allows expectant mothers to park in accessible spaces, arguing that it makes parking less available to her and others with disabiliti...
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November 11, 2025 at 4:27 AM
A woman who uses a power wheelchair is suing over a state law that allows expectant mothers to park in #accessible spaces, arguing that it makes parking less available to her and others with #disabilities.
With financial pressures mounting, disability service providers across the country are increasingly weighing program cuts and they say that in-home supports are among their most vulnerable offerings. #disabilities #Medicaid
Disability Providers Nationwide Considering More Cuts
With financial pressures mounting, disability service providers across the country are increasingly weighing program cuts and they say that in-home supports are among their most vulnerable offerings.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:39 AM
With financial pressures mounting, disability service providers across the country are increasingly weighing program cuts and they say that in-home supports are among their most vulnerable offerings. #disabilities #Medicaid
One of the nation's biggest technology companies is taking steps to improve the accuracy of AI-generated images portraying people with #disabilities. #Microsoft #AI
Microsoft Tweaking AI Depictions Of People With Autism, Other Conditions
One of the nation's biggest technology companies is taking steps to improve the accuracy of AI-generated images portraying people with disabilities.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:49 AM
One of the nation's biggest technology companies is taking steps to improve the accuracy of AI-generated images portraying people with #disabilities. #Microsoft #AI
Inspired by a single student, a high school added a sensory-friendly section to its football stands and in the process allowed many to experience Friday night lights for the first time. #disabilities
High School Adds Sensory-Friendly Section At Football Games
Inspired by a single student, a high school added a sensory-friendly section to its football stands and in the process allowed many to experience Friday night lights for the first time.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Inspired by a single student, a high school added a sensory-friendly section to its football stands and in the process allowed many to experience Friday night lights for the first time. #disabilities
Efforts to gut the U.S. Department of Education's special education office and move the program to another agency are already causing "immediate harm" to students with #disabilities, advocates warn. #SpecialEducation
Disability Advocates Cry Foul Over Dismantling Of Special Ed: 'Our World Is On Fire'
Efforts to gut the U.S. Department of Education's special education office and move the program to another agency are already causing "immediate harm" to students with disabilities, advocates warn.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Efforts to gut the U.S. Department of Education's special education office and move the program to another agency are already causing "immediate harm" to students with #disabilities, advocates warn. #SpecialEducation
Thousands of children with #autism and other #disabilities are losing medically-prescribed music, art and other therapies after an audit revealed that unqualified therapists were paid through #Medicaid.
Therapy Halted For Kids With Disabilities After Audit Reveals Bogus Therapists
Thousands of children with autism and other disabilities are losing medically-prescribed music, art and other therapies after an audit revealed that unqualified therapists were paid through Medicaid.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Thousands of children with #autism and other #disabilities are losing medically-prescribed music, art and other therapies after an audit revealed that unqualified therapists were paid through #Medicaid.
The number of people with #disabilities in the workforce has surged in recent years, new research shows.
Workforce Participation By Those With Disabilities 'Historically High'
The number of people with disabilities in the workforce has surged in recent years, new research shows.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:59 AM
The number of people with #disabilities in the workforce has surged in recent years, new research shows.
#AshleyJudd is preparing to start filming a new movie inspired by the true story of a college football player with #DownSyndrome. #disabilities
Ashley Judd To Make Film About Football Player With Down Syndrome
Ashley Judd is preparing to start filming a new movie inspired by the true story of a college football player with Down syndrome.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:58 AM
#AshleyJudd is preparing to start filming a new movie inspired by the true story of a college football player with #DownSyndrome. #disabilities
While their kids with #disabilities meet formal credit requirements, parents say the students need more time in school to help them transition into the world of work with a better chance of succeeding. #SpecialEducation
Parents Raise Concerns About Students In Special Ed Being Rushed To Graduate
While their kids with disabilities meet formal credit requirements, parents say the students need more time in school to help them transition into the world of work with a better chance of succeeding.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:57 AM
While their kids with #disabilities meet formal credit requirements, parents say the students need more time in school to help them transition into the world of work with a better chance of succeeding. #SpecialEducation
New professional guidance to the nation's pediatricians advises against using a drug in children with #autism that many families are clamoring for after it was hyped by federal officials. #disabilities
Pediatrics Group Declines To Recommend Drug For Autism Touted By Trump Administration
New professional guidance to the nation's pediatricians advises against using a drug in children with autism that many families are clamoring for after it was hyped by federal officials.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:35 AM
New professional guidance to the nation's pediatricians advises against using a drug in children with #autism that many families are clamoring for after it was hyped by federal officials. #disabilities
Nearly a quarter of U.S. adults provide care to loved ones with #disabilities or complex medical conditions, but a new report finds that the challenges they face vary significantly. #caregivers
Family Caregivers Struggling In Some States More Than Others
Nearly a quarter of U.S. adults provide care to loved ones with disabilities or complex medical conditions, but a new report finds that the challenges they face vary significantly.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Nearly a quarter of U.S. adults provide care to loved ones with #disabilities or complex medical conditions, but a new report finds that the challenges they face vary significantly. #caregivers
#SpecialOlympics is making a plea with Kid Rock after the musician said the R-word during a live television broadcast to describe what he was going as for Halloween. #disabilities #rword
Controversial Rocker Asked To 'Acknowledge The Harm' For Using R-Word On Live TV
Special Olympics is making a plea with Kid Rock after the musician said the R-word during a live television broadcast to describe what he was going as for Halloween.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:02 AM
#SpecialOlympics is making a plea with Kid Rock after the musician said the R-word during a live television broadcast to describe what he was going as for Halloween. #disabilities #rword
A judge indefinitely blocked the U.S. Department of Education from laying off nearly every staffer in its #SpecialEducation office, but advocates say concerns about the future of the program remain. #disabilities
Despite Hold On Ed Department Layoffs, Special Education Worries Run High
A judge indefinitely blocked the U.S. Department of Education from laying off nearly every staffer in its special education office, but advocates say concerns about the future of the program remain.
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October 30, 2025 at 3:53 AM
A judge indefinitely blocked the U.S. Department of Education from laying off nearly every staffer in its #SpecialEducation office, but advocates say concerns about the future of the program remain. #disabilities
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In a first-of-its-kind suit, the state of Texas is accusing the makers of #Tylenol of hiding information about the drug's link to #autism and #ADHD even as the science remains inconclusive. #disabilities www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/10/28/t...
Texas Sues Tylenol Makers, Arguing They Hid Autism Risks
In a first-of-its-kind suit, the state is accusing the companies of hiding information about the drug's link to autism and ADHD even as the science remains inconclusive.
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October 28, 2025 at 4:36 PM
In a first-of-its-kind suit, the state of Texas is accusing the makers of #Tylenol of hiding information about the drug's link to #autism and #ADHD even as the science remains inconclusive. #disabilities www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/10/28/t...
Nearly a month into the federal #shutdown, some organizations aiding people with #disabilities are starting to scale back services as the effects begin to mount.
Government Shutdown Has Disability Providers 'Running On Fumes'
Nearly a month into the federal shutdown, some organizations aiding people with disabilities are starting to scale back services as the effects begin to mount.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Nearly a month into the federal #shutdown, some organizations aiding people with #disabilities are starting to scale back services as the effects begin to mount.
A university-affiliated school that provides speech, occupational, physical and music therapies to children with #DownSyndrome calls itself "a hidden gem," although it doesn't want to remain hidden. #disabilities
Laboratory School Serving Young Kids With Down Syndrome Hoping To Expand
A university-affiliated school that provides speech, occupational, physical and music therapies to children with Down syndrome calls itself "a hidden gem," although it doesn't want to remain hidden.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:31 AM
A university-affiliated school that provides speech, occupational, physical and music therapies to children with #DownSyndrome calls itself "a hidden gem," although it doesn't want to remain hidden. #disabilities
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.
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 disabiliti...
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October 27, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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.