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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- Students With Disabilities Increasingly Served In General Education Classes July 21, 2026The number of students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms across the country jumped substantially in recent years, according to a new government report. The post Students With Disabilities Increasingly Served In General Education Classes appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- Parents Of Children With Autism Frustrated Over Long Wait Times, Denials Of Service July 21, 2026Years-long waiting lists to get a diagnosis and lengthy drives to access services are just some of the hurdles that parents of kids with autism say they contend with. The post Parents Of Children With Autism Frustrated Over Long Wait Times, Denials Of Service appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- New Film Spotlights Theater Company For People With Disabilities July 21, 2026The documentary showcases a theater company for adults with disabilities created by a couple who wanted to give their son with Down syndrome a shot at a starring role and a sense of community. The post New Film Spotlights Theater Company For People With Disabilities appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- Justice Department Deems Major ADA Guidance ‘Not Enforceable’ July 20, 2026The Trump administration is tossing aside key guidance that federal officials have used to steer enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act for more than a decade. The post Justice Department Deems Major ADA Guidance ‘Not Enforceable’ appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- Colleges Likely Serving More Students With Autism Than They Realize July 17, 2026New estimates show that colleges are serving far more students with autism than previously thought and they may not even know it. The post Colleges Likely Serving More Students With Autism Than They Realize appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- Meta Accused Of Using AI To Target Workers With Disabilities For Layoff July 17, 2026Former Meta employees say the social media giant is using artificial intelligence to target workers with disabilities as part of mass layoffs. The post Meta Accused Of Using AI To Target Workers With Disabilities For Layoff appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- White House Wants To Make It Harder For People With Disabilities To Sue Federal Agencies July 16, 2026The White House is pushing back on a long-running lawsuit over its disability accommodations by challenging the right of people with disabilities to sue the federal government. The post White House Wants To Make It Harder For People With Disabilities To Sue Federal Agencies appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- Down Syndrome Self-Advocacy Program To Expand Nationwide July 15, 2026A program helping individuals with Down syndrome learn everything from personal hygiene to leisure as they prepare for adulthood is expanding to dozens of locations around the U.S. and Mexico. The post Down Syndrome Self-Advocacy Program To Expand Nationwide appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- Apple Readies Movie About Prominent Disability Rights Activist July 14, 2026A feature film about an activist known as the "mother of the disability rights movement" is set to debut. The post Apple Readies Movie About Prominent Disability Rights Activist appeared first on Disability Scoop.
- Napa Wine Label To Support Jobs For Adults With IDD July 14, 2026A portion of sales will go toward employment and job training for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with an ultimate goal of including such workers in making future wines. The post Napa Wine Label To Support Jobs For Adults With IDD appeared first on Disability Scoop.