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A second-grader with cerebral palsy who is nonverbal has been working with Hershey’s as a chocolate taste tester and is now being featured in a national commercial for the company.

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One of the most recognizable fashion magazines in the world is highlighting notable people with disabilities on its cover as part of a larger push toward acceptance in the industry.

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For the first time, one state is implementing a new curriculum focusing on political and historical contributions made by people with disabilities in an effort to increase understanding and reduce stigma.

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Transit systems in New York and other major cities are giving children with autism — many of whom are fascinated by trains — the opportunity to record the station announcements that riders hear.

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About 1 in 6 children with autism have been asked to leave a child care or preschool setting, new research finds, and the experience has long-lasting consequences.

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A national staffing agency canceled a position at an e-commerce retailer for a woman because she’s deaf even though the company had accepted her as an employee, according to the EEOC.

The post Woman Gets Hired For Job — Then Position Is Pulled Because Of Her Disability, Lawsuit Says appeared first on Disability Scoop.

In a move to bolster inclusion, Ironman is giving athletes with intellectual disabilities a new way to compete.

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A yearlong residency program designed to help remedy a severe shortage of special education teachers will allow aspiring educators to be paid while working in several settings.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting for the first time on its efforts to expand tracking of children with autism to include teens on the spectrum.

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Caring for people with disabilities is intense work, and coupled with low wages, many direct support professionals are quitting their jobs.

The post ‘We Don’t Get Enough To Survive’: Direct Support Professionals Seek Better Pay appeared first on Disability Scoop.