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Federal officials are telling states not to lower expectations for teacher qualifications even as schools struggle to fill openings in special education.

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All children with disabilities should have access to early intervention under federal law, but new research suggests that less than half of kids with autism are actually receiving such services.

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The story of best friends Tyme Fiedorczyk, who has cerebral palsy, and her caregiver, Julia Prendergast, who love to run together, led a woman several states away to gift them a pricey running chair.

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Monthly payments to people with disabilities receiving Supplemental Security Income and other Social Security benefits will increase next year by the highest amount since 1981.

The post SSI, Social Security Benefits Will See Biggest Rise In More Than 40 Years appeared first on Disability Scoop.

Disability advocates are warning that a case going before the U.S. Supreme Court could severely threaten the rights of millions of people who rely on Medicaid and other government programs.

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Some of the biggest names in technology are part of a newly launched effort to expand accessibility of smartphones and other devices for those with disabilities.

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Schools are scrambling to fill special education slots by dangling bonuses and incentives. But, says one advocate, “that’s kind of a Band-Aid on a bullet hole.”

The post There’s A Shortage Of Special Education Teachers — And That’s Nothing New appeared first on Disability Scoop.

When autism is diagnosed, doctors aren’t always able to provide precise information about what to expect or how to tailor therapies, but new genetic research is bringing them “one step closer.”

The post With Help From Families, Scientists Find Overlooked Genes For Autism appeared first on Disability Scoop.

Federal officials are sending $177 Million to states in a major push to shift people with disabilities away from subminimum wage work in favor of competitive integrated employment.

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A new analysis is factoring everything from cost of living to the effectiveness of state Medicaid programs to assess which U.S. cities are most ideal for people with disabilities to call home.

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