19 April
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Michael Love Becomes Chair of Presidents Task Force in 2013-2014. This follows his years of President and Education Chairs of the…
19 April
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New ADA standards became fully enforceable March 15, 2012. New construction and alterations of commercial and public facilities across the…
19 April
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Compliance for an accessible entry and exits to existing pools extended until January 31, 2013 by the DOJ… Public accommodations…
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- House Approves Deep Cuts To Medicaid Threatening Disability Services, Advocates Say May 23, 2025The U.S. House of Representatives approved billions in cuts to Medicaid that advocates warn would undermine the nation's already fragile system of services and supports for people with disabilities. The post House Approves Deep Cuts To Medicaid Threatening Disability Services, Advocates Say appeared first on Disability Scoop.
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- Apple Unveiling New Accessibility Features May 20, 2025Technology giant Apple is introducing a host of new features aimed at helping those with various disabilities. The post Apple Unveiling New Accessibility Features appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- Housing, Nutrition In Peril As Trump Pulls Back Medicaid Social Services May 20, 2025About half of states have broadened Medicaid to pay for social services like housing and food for people with disabilities and others. But now the Trump administration views this as a distraction. The post Housing, Nutrition In Peril As Trump Pulls Back Medicaid Social Services appeared first on Disability Scoop.
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- States Drop Effort To Overturn Section 504, But Continue To Challenge Disability Protections May 19, 2025Seventeen states are no longer seeking to invalidate one of the nation's key disability rights laws, but advocates say threats remain. The post States Drop Effort To Overturn Section 504, But Continue To Challenge Disability Protections appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- Netflix Re-Ups Autism Dating Show May 16, 2025An Emmy-winning reality show chronicling the dating experiences of people with autism will be back for another season. The post Netflix Re-Ups Autism Dating Show appeared first on Disability Scoop.