New rules mandating greater disability access in #healthcare are about to take effect, but recent actions suggest that federal officials may be mulling a delay. #disabilities #accessibility

Fraud-fighting efforts have put individuals with #autism, #CerebralPalsy, #DownSyndrome and other conditions on edge, leaving some scrambling to find services. #disabilities #Medicaid

Students with #disabilities are bullied and socially excluded more than their peers. A group of high school students is trying to change that. #bullying #SpecialEducation

A key #autism panel that was dramatically reshaped by U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is recommending that the federal government embrace the term "#ProfoundAutism," but the way they are going about it is raising red flags. #disabilities

As people increasingly turn to social media for health advice, a new study finds that much of the content circulating on these online platforms about #autism and #MentalHealth issues is misleading. #disabilities

Some states already lack staff to quickly process #Medicaid applications and answer calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result. #disabilities

A husband and wife have purchased close to 400 acres that they plan to transform into a home for about 200 adults with #disabilities. The community will include shops, restaurants, a pool and other amenities that will be open to the public at large. #housing

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon says programs for students with #disabilities could be divided among multiple agencies as the Trump administration works to dismantle the Education Department. #SpecialEducation

A unique studio that trains people with #autism to work in the movie business is expanding to a new field: #VideoGames. #disabilities

The #SocialSecurity Administration is warning that some local offices are closed, running on reduced hours or handling visitors by phone only — and urging people to check before they make the trip. #disabilities

"Wicked" star Marissa Bode is speaking out after she was allegedly barred from boarding a commercial flight due to her #wheelchair. #disabilities #discrimination

#Congress mandates that millions of dollars each year go toward researching best practices in #SpecialEducation, but a new analysis warns that the vast majority of the funds could go unspent this year. #disabilities

Accessing #EarlyIntervention services like speech, occupational, physical or behavioral therapy in the first years of life can lead to more than developmental gains, new research suggests. #disabilities

With her 80-minute solo show, "Not the Right Mom: A Full Spectrum Comedy," Megan Dolan gives a humorous take on the challenges, joys and chaos of the first year after her son's #autism diagnosis. #disabilities

Disability advocates are calling out top federal health officials for suggesting that #Medicaid's home and community-based services program pays for assistance that should be provided by families for free. #disabilities #caregiving

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

The school district, which has one of highest rates of #SpecialEducation complaints in the nation, often forces families to sue for their kids to receive services, the U.S. Department of Education said. #disabilities

In a room filled with pounding noises and clanging cowbells, sheriff's deputies learn that sometimes the best way to handle a crisis is to simply wait. #disabilities #autism

President Donald #Trump is taking heat after repeatedly stating that individuals with learning #disabilities should be disqualified from becoming #president.

With use of the word "retarded" on the rise, a new advertising campaign is urging people to leave the term in the past much like many other outdated practices that were once commonplace. #disabilities #rword

During the pandemic, federal regulators allowed more flexibility for parents and spouses to provide paid care for family members. But when one state closed its offering, families were left scrambling. #disabilities #caregivers