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  • FDA Proposes New Ban On Shock Devices For Those With Developmental Disabilities March 26, 2024
    More than two years after a ban was blocked in court, federal regulators are seeking to stop the use of devices that administer electric shocks to address behavior issues in people with disabilities. The post FDA Proposes New Ban On Shock Devices For Those With Developmental Disabilities appeared first on Disability Scoop.
  • Program Helps Parents Celebrate Their Babies With Down Syndrome March 26, 2024
    Jack's Basket counters "insensitive" delivery of the news that a baby has Down syndrome with gifts and resources. Now the group has a curriculum teaching health care providers to relay a diagnosis. The post Program Helps Parents Celebrate Their Babies With Down Syndrome appeared first on Disability Scoop.
  • Out Of School For Months, Kids Caught In Middle Of Special Education Dispute March 26, 2024
    Experts say the situation — while unusual in its duration and intensity — highlights the pitfalls of a system stressed by the pandemic, staff turnover and a lack of training to meet behavior challenges. The post Out Of School For Months, Kids Caught In Middle Of Special Education Dispute appeared first on Disability Scoop.
  • HBO’s Max To Launch Kids’ Show Focused On Disabilities March 25, 2024
    A first-of-its-kind animated children's show featuring a cast of characters who all have some type of disability is coming to television. The post HBO’s Max To Launch Kids’ Show Focused On Disabilities appeared first on Disability Scoop.
  • Social Security Rethinks Its Approach On Overpayments To Beneficiaries March 22, 2024
    The Social Security Administration is making major changes amid backlash to its heavy-handed efforts to claw back billions in overpayments from beneficiaries including those with disabilities. The post Social Security Rethinks Its Approach On Overpayments To Beneficiaries appeared first on Disability Scoop.
  • University Gives Full-Tuition Scholarships To Future Special Education Teachers March 22, 2024
    To battle shortages and support future teachers, one university is using a $1.25 million federal grant to fund tuition and fees for aspiring special educators. The post University Gives Full-Tuition Scholarships To Future Special Education Teachers appeared first on Disability Scoop.
  • Neighbor Sues 11-Year-Old With Autism Calling Him A ‘Nuisance’ March 21, 2024
    A single mother is fighting back after a former neighbor filed a lawsuit calling her nonverbal 11-year-old son who has severe autism a "nuisance" due to the "strange noises" he makes while stimming. The post Neighbor Sues 11-Year-Old With Autism Calling Him A ‘Nuisance’ appeared first on Disability Scoop.
  • Ad Campaign Challenges Assumptions About Down Syndrome March 20, 2024
    A new public awareness campaign backed by a host of organizations from around the world is urging people to reconsider their expectations of what's possible for those with Down syndrome. The post Ad Campaign Challenges Assumptions About Down Syndrome appeared first on Disability Scoop.
  • Hulu To Debut Autism Comedy March 19, 2024
    A new television show starring and created by a comedian on the spectrum is set to premiere. The post Hulu To Debut Autism Comedy appeared first on Disability Scoop.
  • Social Security Chief Vows To Fix ‘Cruel-Hearted’ Overpayment Clawbacks March 19, 2024
    The Social Security Administration's new chief is promising to overhaul the agency's system of clawing back billions of dollars it claims was wrongly sent to beneficiaries. The post Social Security Chief Vows To Fix ‘Cruel-Hearted’ Overpayment Clawbacks appeared first on Disability Scoop.