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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…
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New ADA standards became fully enforceable March 15, 2012. New construction and alterations of commercial and public facilities across the…
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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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- PBS Documentary Spotlights Caregiving June 24, 2025A new documentary highlighting the experiences of the millions of paid and family caregivers across the nation is set to premiere. The post PBS Documentary Spotlights Caregiving appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- FBI Arrests Man Accused Of Bilking $100 Million From Special Needs Trusts June 24, 2025The co-founder of one of the country's largest special needs trust administrators is accused of siphoning roughly $100 million from more than 1,500 trusts to fund his lavish lifestyle. The post FBI Arrests Man Accused Of Bilking $100 Million From Special Needs Trusts appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- Father Uses Heirloom Sauce Recipe To Make Business For Daughter With Autism June 24, 2025Using a nearly 100-year-old family recipe, a father is creating a legacy and a revenue stream for his daughter with autism. The post Father Uses Heirloom Sauce Recipe To Make Business For Daughter With Autism appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- Senate Seeks Deeper Cuts To Medicaid Amplifying Worries About Disability Services June 23, 2025Just weeks after the U.S. House approved billions in cuts to Medicaid, the Senate is considering chopping the program even more, a move that disability advocates say would have dire consequences. The post Senate Seeks Deeper Cuts To Medicaid Amplifying Worries About Disability Services appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- White House Sued Over Accessibility June 17, 2025Disability advocates are suing after the Trump White House abruptly stopped including sign language interpreters at press briefings and other events. The post White House Sued Over Accessibility appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- Program Gives Students With Intellectual Disabilities ‘Full College Experience’ June 17, 2025For students with disabilities who are unable to go to a traditional college, specialized offerings allow them to attend classes, live in campus dorms and participate in extracurricular activities. The post Program Gives Students With Intellectual Disabilities ‘Full College Experience’ appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- Gymnastics Team A World Leader In Inclusion June 17, 2025Many gymnastics centers have a near-militant training style, but one unsuspecting gym has found success on the world stage with an approach focused on including people of all abilities. The post Gymnastics Team A World Leader In Inclusion appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- NIH Launches Major Autism Research Initiative June 16, 2025The National Institutes of Health is making $50 million available to study autism, but many researchers in the field are leery of the new initiative, which they say is rushed and skirts typical protocols. The post NIH Launches Major Autism Research Initiative appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- Supreme Court Makes It Easier For Students With Disabilities To Sue Schools June 13, 2025In a ruling with broad implications, the Supreme Court said unanimously that claims of disability discrimination at schools shouldn't be held to a higher standard than those originating from other settings. The post Supreme Court Makes It Easier For Students With Disabilities To Sue Schools appeared first on Disability Scoop.