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• Trump Accounts Could Put SSI At Risk October 9, 2026
  Special savings accounts that recently debuted may be a boon for families, but experts warn that without careful planning, they could compromise access to disability benefits. The post Trump Accounts Could Put SSI At Risk appeared first on Disability Scoop.
• New Definition Proposed For ‘Profound Autism’ October 8, 2026
  The "profound autism" label has gained traction in recent years as a way to describe individuals on the more severe end of the spectrum, but now there is an effort to clarify exactly who qualifies. The post New Definition Proposed For ‘Profound Autism’ appeared first on Disability Scoop.
• Powerlifter Couple Redefines Disability October 8, 2026
  Despite dealing with muscle incoordination and slurred speech, a pair of accomplished weightlifters started competing in powerlifting contests — not just ones for para athletes — and winning. The post Powerlifter Couple Redefines Disability appeared first on Disability Scoop.
• How A Cop Drawing His Gun Led To Safeguards For Drivers With Disabilities October 7, 2026
  Following a near tragedy, police in one state will be able to run a driver's license plate to find out if they have a disability that may prevent them from responding to an officer's instructions. The post How A Cop Drawing His Gun Led To Safeguards For Drivers With Disabilities appeared first on Disability Scoop.
• AMC Theatres Agrees To Pay After Allegedly Pushing Out Employee With Cerebral Palsy October 6, 2026
  The nation's largest movie theater chain will pay $56,000 and take other steps to settle claims that it illegally forced out an employee with cerebral palsy after two decades on the job. The post AMC Theatres Agrees To Pay After Allegedly Pushing Out Employee With Cerebral Palsy appeared first on Disability Scoop.
• Nonprofit Launching College-Like Program For Adults With IDD October 6, 2026
  The idea for the program grew from seeing high school students with developmental disabilities participate in the nonprofit's cooperative work program and then face limited options after graduation. The post Nonprofit Launching College-Like Program For Adults With IDD appeared first on Disability Scoop.
• Refugees, Other Noncitizens Lose Medicaid As New Law Takes Effect October 6, 2026
  Noncitizens who are in the U.S. legally are losing Medicaid. For those with disabilities, that means ending access to home and community-based services. The post Refugees, Other Noncitizens Lose Medicaid As New Law Takes Effect appeared first on Disability Scoop.
• CDC Plans To Drop Disability Questions From Federal Health Survey October 5, 2026
  A proposed revamp of a key federal survey could lead to a drastic undercount of Americans with developmental disabilities, advocates warn. The post CDC Plans To Drop Disability Questions From Federal Health Survey appeared first on Disability Scoop.
• Under Pressure, FEMA To Restore Emergency Response Training Focused On Disabilities October 2, 2026
  The country's top emergency response agency says it will bring back training on meeting the needs of people with disabilities in disasters after it was halted last year. The post Under Pressure, FEMA To Restore Emergency Response Training Focused On Disabilities appeared first on Disability Scoop.
• Wrigley Field Becomes MLB’s First Certified Autism Center October 2, 2026
  Baseball's historic Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, has become the first Major League Baseball stadium to be designated as a Certified Autism Center. The post Wrigley Field Becomes MLB’s First Certified Autism Center appeared first on Disability Scoop.