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  • Disney Sued Over Stricter Criteria For Disability Passes February 13, 2025
    A class-action lawsuit accuses Disney of discriminating against people with disabilities after the company made major changes to the way it provides accommodations at its theme parks. The post Disney Sued Over Stricter Criteria For Disability Passes appeared first on Disability Scoop.
  • Push To Dismantle Ed Department Fuels Worries About Special Education February 11, 2025
    As President Donald Trump doubles down on his pledge to shutter the U.S. Department of Education, the ramifications for students with disabilities could be severe, advocates say. The post Push To Dismantle Ed Department Fuels Worries About Special Education appeared first on Disability Scoop.
  • Father Creating Career Path For Thousands With Autism February 11, 2025
    Backed by $1 million in funding, a tech entrepreneur is establishing a workforce academy to train people with autism to repair cellphones and other electronics so they can become financially independent. The post Father Creating Career Path For Thousands With Autism appeared first on Disability Scoop.
  • People With Disabilities Say Budget Cuts Would ‘Bring Us Backward’ February 11, 2025
    Proposed cuts at the state level and fears over federal changes to Medicaid have people with disabilities and their caregivers on edge. The post People With Disabilities Say Budget Cuts Would ‘Bring Us Backward’ appeared first on Disability Scoop.
  • Disney Tweaks Approach To Disability Access February 10, 2025
    Disney is making a small — but potentially significant — change to its accommodations for visitors with disabilities. The post Disney Tweaks Approach To Disability Access appeared first on Disability Scoop.
  • Uber Adds Option For Riders With Service Animals February 7, 2025
    Uber is introducing a new feature to better accommodate passengers with disabilities who have long complained that they face discrimination from drivers. The post Uber Adds Option For Riders With Service Animals appeared first on Disability Scoop.
  • First-Of-Its-Kind Specialty Hospital Opens For Children With Disabilities February 7, 2025
    The hospital can treat patients ages 5 to 21 with complex conditions, including autism, providing comprehensive medical, behavioral and clinical services during stays lasting as long as six months. The post First-Of-Its-Kind Specialty Hospital Opens For Children With Disabilities appeared first on Disability Scoop.
  • Students With Disabilities Are Entitled To Job Training. Many Don’t Get It February 6, 2025
    There's a half-billion-dollar federal program that is supposed to help students with disabilities get into the workforce, but most parents — and even some school officials — don't know it exists. The post Students With Disabilities Are Entitled To Job Training. Many Don’t Get It appeared first on Disability Scoop.
  • Autism Takes Center Stage As RFK Jr. Nomination For HHS Secretary Advances February 5, 2025
    Despite concerns about his history promoting a debunked link between autism and vaccines, a key U.S. Senate panel advanced Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to become the nation's health secretary. The post Autism Takes Center Stage As RFK Jr. Nomination For HHS Secretary Advances appeared first on Disability Scoop.
  • Proms Expected To Draw Those With IDD From Around The Globe February 4, 2025
    Thousands of teens and adults with disabilities will be welcomed at proms worldwide all on a single night ahead of Valentine's Day. The post Proms Expected To Draw Those With IDD From Around The Globe appeared first on Disability Scoop.