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Published: May 23, 2025 06:33

The 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.…

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Published: May 22, 2025 03:49

A major vacation rental platform is working to make it easier for travelers with #disabilities to find accommodations that meet their needs.…

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Published: May 22, 2025 03:49

Struggling to find a work skills program that would take individuals with a lower level of functioning, one family bought a farm and established their own. #disabilities…

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Published: May 21, 2025 03:13

Capitalizing on 'brain drain' caused by mass firings, one group is hiring former department attorneys to resolve #discrimination complaints, including those involving students with #disabilities.…

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Published: May 20, 2025 16:26

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Published: May 20, 2025 16:25

Save 25% on job postings with Disability Scoop Jobs now through May 23 with the code SPRING25. Disability Scoop Jobs is the place to find professionals with expertise in developmental disabilities. Postings can be used anytime within a year, so it's a…

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Published: May 20, 2025 03:25

Technology giant #Apple is introducing a host of new features aimed at helping those with various #disabilities. https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/05/20/apple-unveiling-new-accessibility-features/31461/

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Published: May 20, 2025 03:24

About 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.…

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Published: May 20, 2025 03:23

Children with #autism are much more likely than others to elope. As summer approaches, there are steps that parents and friends can take to help minimize the risks. #disabilities…

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Published: May 19, 2025 03:04

Seventeen states are no longer seeking to invalidate one of the nation's key disability rights laws, but advocates say threats remain. #disabilities…

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Published: May 16, 2025 03:09

An Emmy-winning reality show chronicling the dating experiences of people with #autism will be back for another season. https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/05/16/netflix-re-ups-autism-dating-show/31458/

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Published: May 16, 2025 03:08

A fast-growing company that operates hundreds of group homes has seen an unusual number of deaths and serious harm events, experts say, and now state regulators are investigating. #disabilities…

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Published: May 15, 2025 04:08

In a marathon session marked by the arrest of dozens of disability rights activists, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives pushed ahead with plans to drastically reduce #Medicaid spending. #disabilities…

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Published: May 14, 2025 03:33

School districts must provide transition services, but at one particularly comprehensive program the goal is for students with #disabilities to leave with a path to work or college and several friends. #SpecialEducation…

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Published: May 13, 2025 17:02

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Published: May 13, 2025 17:00

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Published: May 13, 2025 03:50

Physicians who specialize in women's health should provide patients with #disabilities the same level of care as others and take steps to address any biases, according to new guidance.…

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Published: May 13, 2025 03:49

The Mermaid Café has plenty of caffeine, goodies, branded merch and tables the perfect size for laptops. What sets the new spot apart is that it's staffed almost entirely by people with #disabilities.…

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Published: May 12, 2025 03:17

In a major shift, disability service providers across the nation are being acquired by investment firms seeking a quick profit, raising serious questions about implications for care. #disabilities…

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Published: May 12, 2025 03:16

A state executive order will formally restrict the mass collection or sharing of autism-related data absent legal or medical necessity. #disabilities #autism…