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  • Supreme Court To Weigh ADA Protections September 29, 2023
    The U.S. Supreme Court is set to consider a case that could dramatically alter the rights of people with disabilities to sue under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The post Supreme Court To Weigh ADA Protections appeared first on Disability Scoop.
  • Some With Autism Are Using A Controversial Method To Communicate September 29, 2023
    Individuals with autism who have long been unable to speak are learning to spell out their feelings using an approach called Spelling to Communicate, but the method has its doubters. The post Some With Autism Are Using A Controversial Method To Communicate appeared first on Disability Scoop.
  • How Families Of Children With Disabilities Can Find Support September 28, 2023
    Caring for kids with disabilities is demanding and can leave parents feeling depleted and alone. The solution, experts say, is to reach out for help, connect with other families and prioritize self-care. The post How Families Of Children With Disabilities Can Find Support appeared first on Disability Scoop.
  • In About-Face, NIH Designates Disability As A Health Disparity September 27, 2023
    Facing an uproar from disability advocates, the NIH says it will move forward with plans to put more resources toward addressing health care disparities among people with disabilities. The post In About-Face, NIH Designates Disability As A Health Disparity appeared first on Disability Scoop.
  • Major Flaws Identified With IDEA Complaint System September 26, 2023
    One of the main tools IDEA offers families unsatisfied with special education services is the ability to file a complaint with their state, but new evidence suggests the process is riddled with problems. The post Major Flaws Identified With IDEA Complaint System appeared first on Disability Scoop.
  • Feds Back Effort To Train Doctors On Developmental Disabilities September 26, 2023
    Federal health officials are putting millions into a new effort to train future doctors on how to better care for individuals with developmental disabilities. The post Feds Back Effort To Train Doctors On Developmental Disabilities appeared first on Disability Scoop.
  • Project Helps Faith Leaders Make Houses Of Worship More Inclusive September 26, 2023
    A new group is fostering conversation between faith leaders and people with disabilities and their advocates about how to lower the barriers to participation in religious spaces. The post Project Helps Faith Leaders Make Houses Of Worship More Inclusive appeared first on Disability Scoop.
  • 500,000 Mistakenly Dropped From Medicaid Nationwide September 25, 2023
    At least 500,000 children and families have been improperly marked for cancellation and then reinstated to coverage after federal officials recognized an issue affecting 30 states. The post 500,000 Mistakenly Dropped From Medicaid Nationwide appeared first on Disability Scoop.
  • Disability Advocates Fret As Government Shutdown Looms September 22, 2023
    With lawmakers on Capitol Hill struggling to reach a deal to avert a government shutdown at the end of the month, advocates say that people with disabilities have a lot at stake. The post Disability Advocates Fret As Government Shutdown Looms appeared first on Disability Scoop.
  • School Districts Sue Over Rule Extending Special Ed Through Age 22 September 22, 2023
    A school boards association and three districts are suing one state to stop a new requirement that schools offer services to students with disabilities through age 22. The post School Districts Sue Over Rule Extending Special Ed Through Age 22 appeared first on Disability Scoop.