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4d ago
New research suggests that a child's likelihood of being referred for special education services is greatly influenced by the race of their teacher.
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5d ago
Ryan Gainer's death has heightened concerns about law enforcement's use of force against people experiencing mental health issues and the lack of support services available when families call for help.
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6d ago
Madonna acknowledged at a recent concert that it was "politically incorrect" to urge a fan using a wheelchair to stand up. Still, the pop icon faces accusations of ableist behavior.
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1w ago
President Joe Biden is renewing his push to improve support for people with disabilities living in the community.
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1w ago
The pet supply retailer is welcoming puppies at its office who are being trained to one day be placed as service dogs with children on the spectrum.
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Disability Scoop
1w ago
The father of a student with a disability has sued claiming that he was barred from school property after "peacefully" advocating for his child during a school board meeting.
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1w ago
Thousands of children with disabilities may qualify for government assistance that they are not currently receiving.
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Disability Scoop
1w ago
Just as paramedics respond to physical health emergencies, the U.S. Department of Justice says that behavioral health professionals — not police — should respond to mental health crises.
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Disability Scoop
1w ago
At some schools, more than three-fourths of students in special education miss weeks of class. The numbers illuminate a largely unexamined facet of a national crisis.
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Disability Scoop
1w ago
The Philadelphia Eagles helped transform a former Wawa location into a popcorn facility in an effort to combat high unemployment among people with autism and other developmental disabilities.
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