Jury Awards $45 Million Over Alleged Abuse Of Students With Autism
The family of twins who are nonverbal has won a $45 million judgment against their school district after alleging that a teacher’s aide used hand sanitizer to inflict pain on…
Former Caregivers To Face Federal Hate Crimes Charges
Two former caregivers at a facility for those with severe disabilities have been indicted on federal hate crimes charges. Prosecutors said they beat residents and bragged about it in vulgar…
Government Watchdog Raises Concerns About Abuse At Residential Facilities
More should be done to ensure that abuse does not go unnoticed at residential schools and other similar facilities serving youth with disabilities, government investigators say. The post Government Watchdog…
Video Shows Therapist Punching Nonverbal Teen, Prompting Lawsuit
A lawsuit filed against a behavioral therapist says that he was hired to provide treatment to a teen with disabilities but video from a hidden camera shows he physically assaulted…
Nation’s Pediatricians Told To Look Out For Abuse Of Kids With Disabilities
For the first time in more than a decade, pediatricians are getting new guidance on how to identify and address maltreatment of children with disabilities. The post Nation’s Pediatricians Told…