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Children with IDD often struggle to access dental care even though they are at increased risk of tooth decay and other issues. Now, new guidance is detailing what pediatricians should do to help.

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The federal government is weighing whether to start tracking the number of DSPs, a move advocates call a critical first step in easing the nation’s dire shortage of workers caring for people with IDD.

The post Amid Shortage Of DSPs, Disability Advocates Push For Nationwide Head Count appeared first on Disability Scoop.

Her parents, hospital officials, advocates and state officials want to find a placement, but there’s no place else to go.

The post 13-Year-Old With Cerebral Palsy Stuck In The ER Since Christmas appeared first on Disability Scoop.

A first-of-its-kind children’s show featuring a main character with autism and his neurodiverse friends is set to premiere this fall.

The post PBS Kids To Launch New Show About Characters With Autism appeared first on Disability Scoop.

One of the nation’s largest retailers is teaming up with disability advocates to make its hiring procedures more welcoming toward job applicants with disabilities.

The post Home Depot Tweaks Hiring Process To Aid Those With Developmental Disabilities appeared first on Disability Scoop.

Hollywood could get a major boost if film and television shows paid more attention to depictions of disabilities, data suggests.

The post Survey Finds Broad Dissatisfaction With Disability Representation In Movies, TV appeared first on Disability Scoop.

While many playgrounds have at least some inclusive components, advocates and parents of children with disabilities are pushing for more play spaces to be entirely friendly to those of all abilities.

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Federal officials are rethinking the government program that allows people with disabilities to be paid less than minimum wage, with a new proposal expected soon.

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Countless federal regulations ensuring the rights of people with disabilities could face legal challenges after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a 40-year-old precedent.

The post Supreme Court Ruling May Upend Disability Rights Protections, Advocates Fear appeared first on Disability Scoop.

States are increasingly struggling to meet their obligations under IDEA, with federal officials labeling a growing number of states as deficient multiple years in a row.

The post Ed Department: More States Failing To Meet Special Education Requirements appeared first on Disability Scoop.