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Segregating people with disabilities in employment and other day programs may violate their rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Biden administration says.

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New research suggests that the number of American adults diagnosed with autism is rising precipitously.

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The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art announced the acquisition of more than 150 works by 23 artists with developmental disabilities in a move they hope will inspire other institutions to do the same.

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A new, rapid genetic test shows promise in increasing diagnoses and improving treatment for some children with rare genetic conditions, but many insurers won’t cover it.

The post Quick Genetic Test Offers Hope For Undiagnosed Kids, But Few Insurers Offer To Pay appeared first on Disability Scoop.

With staffing shortages threatening the availability of Medicaid home and community-based services for people with disabilities across the country, federal lawmakers are looking to boost funding.

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With big changes under consideration, federal officials want to hear from workers with disabilities about their experiences with a program that allows employers to pay them less than minimum wage.

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New data shows that schools across the country continue to be plagued by a shortage of teachers trained to work with students who have disabilities.

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The NFL has released a special collection of adaptive and assisted apparel for all 32 of its teams, featuring hoodies and T-shirts designed with magnets, bungees, zippers and other modifications.

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Advocates for those with profound autism say that a committee tasked with guiding the federal government’s strategy on the developmental disability is largely ignoring the needs of this population.

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Months after the U.S. Department of Education was expected to propose new rules for one of the main laws affecting students with disabilities, nothing has materialized.

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