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Universal is changing up protocols for people with disabilities seeking accommodations during visits to its parks.

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Eighty years after the first person was diagnosed with autism, people on the spectrum are still fighting to erase the stigma surrounding the disorder.

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The state of Florida is being accused of obstructing efforts to free thousands of children with medical complexities from segregated institutions where many have spent their entire lives.

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Republican efforts to restrict voting have sparked a backlash among people with disabilities, hurting the party’s appeal to a key group of swing voters.

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Primary care clinicians who receive special training can correctly diagnose autism in most cases, researchers say, potentially alleviating long waits children often face for evaluations.

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Advocates are warning that a budget proposal advancing in Congress could cut or eliminate programs that many people with disabilities rely on.

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The attraction, which presents the story of the U.S. space program, has committed to training its employees and making other improvements to accommodate visitors with autism and sensory sensitivities.

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The number of children with developmental disabilities is on the rise with new data showing that nearly 1 in 11 kids are diagnosed with autism, intellectual disability or developmental delay.

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New guidance is spelling out how pediatricians should monitor young children who are at especially high risk for developmental disabilities.

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President Joe Biden has made it a priority to improve long-term care options for older adults and people with disabilities. But low Medicaid reimbursement rates and workforce shortages remain a threat.

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