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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…
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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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- Aldi Hosts Surprise Party For 7-Year-Old Who’s Nonverbal March 11, 2025Liliana Orth celebrated the birthday of a lifetime recently when her favorite place — her local Aldi grocery store — hosted a surprise party for her. The post Aldi Hosts Surprise Party For 7-Year-Old Who’s Nonverbal appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- States Sue Over Cuts To Special Educator Training Programs March 11, 2025Several states are suing the Trump administration to halt hundreds of millions of dollars in cuts to programs designed to train teachers in special education and other high-need areas. The post States Sue Over Cuts To Special Educator Training Programs appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- CDC To Revisit Debunked Link Between Vaccines And Autism March 10, 2025The CDC is planning a large study on the long-discredited connection between autism and vaccines, a move that advocates say will squander precious government resources. The post CDC To Revisit Debunked Link Between Vaccines And Autism appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- Following Hiatus, Special Olympics Kicks Off World Games March 7, 2025For the first time in eight years, athletes with developmental disabilities from around the globe will come together to compete in skiing, figure skating and other winter sports. The post Following Hiatus, Special Olympics Kicks Off World Games appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- ‘Survivor’ Contestant Opens Up About Autism March 7, 2025On CBS's "Survivor," Eva Erickson is being strategic about how to handle her autism diagnosis, not wanting her castmates to see her as weak or reliant on a "sob story." The post ‘Survivor’ Contestant Opens Up About Autism appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- Medicaid Sends $4M Bills To Two Families Grieving Deaths Of Loved Ones With Disabilities March 6, 2025States are required to claw back health care costs from the estates of many Medicaid recipients. Some are particularly aggressive in their pursuit. The post Medicaid Sends $4M Bills To Two Families Grieving Deaths Of Loved Ones With Disabilities appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- Trump Education Secretary Confirmed Despite Special Ed Concerns March 5, 2025The nation has a new secretary of education and she's angling to free her department from its special education obligations. The post Trump Education Secretary Confirmed Despite Special Ed Concerns appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- Theme Park For Kids Puts Accessibility At The Forefront March 4, 2025A new theme park is prioritizing the needs of children with disabilities as it opens its doors for the first time. The post Theme Park For Kids Puts Accessibility At The Forefront appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- Families Brace For Potential Medicaid Cuts March 4, 2025Uncertainty is growing among many families of kids with disabilities who rely on Medicaid for health insurance as federal lawmakers consider how to cut hundreds of billions of dollars from the budget. The post Families Brace For Potential Medicaid Cuts appeared first on Disability Scoop.