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Vocational rehabilitation should pay for out-of-state services including postsecondary programs for those with autism or intellectual disabilities if similar options cannot be found within their borders.

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The 17-year-old son of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, has nonverbal learning disorder. He’s one of millions of American kids with NVLD, which has been described as the opposite of dyslexia.

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A modern approach to hospice is giving children with severe conditions that aren’t necessarily terminal the ability to receive treatment at home rather than in a hospital.

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A new hotel designed to provide accommodations for people of all ages and abilities is in the works and major chains including Hilton, Marriott and Hyatt are vying to have their name on the door.

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Tim Walz didn’t mention the word disability once while accepting the Democratic vice presidential nomination this week, but it was his son Gus, who has disabilities, who stole the show.

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Three in 10 LGBTQ youth have at least one formal disability diagnosis, according to a new report, a dual identity that makes them uniquely vulnerable to in-school victimization and exclusion.

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In one state alone, almost $1 billion allocated for IDD services was left on the table, even as some people with disabilities said they needed more help.

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Federal officials are sending millions of dollars to states in an effort to provide better housing options for people with disabilities.

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Many people with developmental disabilities who rely on Medicaid require mental health care, but new research finds that even among clinicians who accept Medicaid, getting an appointment is tough.

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Data suggests that drowning is the leading cause of death for kids with autism. Often, they can be attracted to the serene qualities of water as a “low-sensory area” that eases nerves, experts say.

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