I don’t want to be ‘cured’ of autism, thanks | Anya Ustaszewski | The Guardian
I am not a savant or genius. I’m no good at maths or science, so I don’t meet the criteria of the special gifts that might be lost if prenatal…
Changes Wrought By Pandemic Helped People With Disabilities. They’re Not Ready To Give Them Up
Some people with disabilities say they’re hesitant about going back to in-person services and want to keep things virtual, but the practicality of whether that’s possible remains uncertain. The post…
Intervention For Babies Greatly Reduces Odds Of Autism Diagnosis, Study Finds
A first-of-its-kind study finds that intervention for infants showing signs of autism can dramatically reduce symptom severity and lessen the chance that a child will later be diagnosed. The post…
FDA Wants Court To Reconsider Ban On Shock Devices For Those With IDD
The Food and Drug Administration is fighting back after a federal court overturned its ban on devices used to administer electric shocks on people with developmental disabilities. The post FDA…
Autism therapy aimed at infants may reduce likelihood of later diagnosis
Study suggests tailored therapy could help some children develop social skills before school age Doctors have shown for the first time that a new therapy aimed at infants can reduce…
Parents of Students With Disabilities Try to Make Up for Lost Year
New York|Parents of Students With Disabilities Try to Make Up for Lost Year https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/17/nyregion/special-needs-children-coronavirus-pandemic.html #masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none } Advertisement Continue reading the main story Supported by Continue reading…
More companies are considering hiring accessibility specialists – Texas News Today
Tech More companies are considering hiring accessibility specialists leonepinker2 weeks ago Accessibility jobs, from “accessibility managers” to “accessibility analysts,” are rapidly moving across the industry as companies strive to tailor…
Lauren Ridloff, MCU's First Deaf Hero in 'Eternals,' on Her Superpower
Movies|How Lauren Ridloff’s Deafness Became a Superpower in Marvel’s ‘Eternals’ https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/15/movies/lauren-ridloff-eternals-deaf-hero.html Advertisement Continue reading the main story Supported by Continue reading the main story Fall Preview How Lauren Ridloff’s Deafness…
Disabled People Struggle to Evacuate From Wildfires
U.S.|‘We Didn’t Have a Plan’: Disabled People Struggle to Evacuate From Wildfires https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/12/us/wildfires-disabled-people-evacuation.html #masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none } Chuck Lindahl in his living room at his home in Chester,…
Feds Push Back On State’s 5-Year Residency Requirement For Medicaid Waivers
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says a new law in one state requiring individuals with IDD to be residents for five years before they can apply for waivers…
7 Principles to Ensure an Inclusive Recovery – We Shall Not Be Removed
7 Principles to Ensure an Inclusive Recovery We Shall Not Be Removed has worked in partnership with Ramps on the Moon, Attitude is Everything, Paraorchestra, and What Next? to create…
How Jessica Chastain Became Tammy Faye
To transform the actress into the title televangelist of “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” it took a little faith and a lot of artists.
Clinic’s Prescription for Healthier Patients? Lawyers
The Medicaid-funded program operates on the notion that fixing patients’ legal ills is a vital part of their medical care. The post Clinic’s Prescription for Healthier Patients? Lawyers appeared first…
Congress May Halve Biden’s $400 Billion Plan To Boost Disability Services
President Joe Biden proposed a massive $400 billion investment in Medicaid home and community-based services earlier this year, but now Congress is considering less than half that amount. The post…
Tech Firm Helps Youth With Developmental Disabilities Find STEM Career Paths
A university program is offering youth of color with intellectual and developmental disabilities introductions to STEM careers with real-life experiences working in the field at a tech company. The post…
Fears vulnerable people on NDIS will be left unvaccinated when NSW reopens
Exclusive: Data reveals Covid vaccination rates among NDIS participants lag the general population Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates NSW Covid vaccination rate by postcode – check…
Netflix Brings Back Autism Dating Show
A documentary series following young people with autism as they experience the world of dating is set to return. The post Netflix Brings Back Autism Dating Show appeared first on…
A Silver Medal and a Roller-Coaster Final Race Have This Paracanoeist Looking Toward Paris
“Breathe,” I tell myself as I approach the start line. I’m on the world stage, at the Tokyo Paralympic Games, about to race the final of the Va’a outrigger canoe
Tips on Choosing the Right Adaptive Vehicle Repair Shop
When your accessible vehicle needs repairing, where do you take it? After checking the warranty, take it to the place where you bought it. But if you are out of
An initiative aims to include people with disabilities more – The Times Hub
News An initiative aims to include people with disabilities more ByNatasha Kumar Sep 15, 2021 September 15, 2021 by archyde © KEYSTONE/GAETAN BALLY People with disabilities called on Wednesday in…
SPIRE and Moodle are too complex, let's make them simpler – Massachusetts Daily Collegian
SPIRE and Moodle are too complex, let’s make them simpler Why minimalism on the internet matters By Benjamin Zhou, Collegian ContributorSeptember 15, 2021 Jump to Comments Share on Facebook Share…
Ed Department Expands Investigations Of Mask Policies And Disability Rights
Not long after opening investigations into whether bans on mask mandates in five states violate the civil rights of students with disabilities, the Education Department is initiating another. The post…
Parents Say State Wants To Move Adults With Severe Disabilities To ‘Prison-Like’ Facility
The parents of adults with conditions such as autism say they are being forced to choose between sending their child to a fenced-in institutional facility, or lose funding for their…
EEOC Suit: McDonald’s Worker Fired Because Of His Autism
The EEOC is accusing the operator of numerous McDonald’s locations of disability discrimination over the firing of an employee with autism after 37 years on the job. The post EEOC…