Nov 8, 2024 · Many of these types of policy changes are echoed in Project 2025, a 900-page conservative playbook from the Heritage Foundation. Though Trump has distanced himself from the plan, it is widely viewed as a possible blueprint for his second term.

Oct 18, 2024 · The movie, set in 2002, features Melody using various augmentative and alternative communication systems, including a picture-based communication board and then a fictional device called the Medi-Talker 6000.

Jan 24, 2025 · Court Finds Man Liable For $120 Million Missing From Special Needs Trusts. A federal judge has ruled that a Florida businessman is liable for a $122 million shortfall found in the books of a bankrupt nonprofit that oversaw special needs trust funds for more than 2,000 people.

Dec 17, 2024 · The rule stipulates that airlines provide “safe and dignified” assistance to passengers with disabilities, meaning that they are served in a manner that does not put them at increased risk of bodily injury and that respects their independence, autonomy and privacy.

Oct 21, 2024 · “The resurgence of the r-word, particularly online, is more than just concerning — it’s a painful reminder of our society’s gut-wrenching history of discrimination against people with disabilities,” said Katy Neas, CEO of The Arc of the United States. ⁤⁤”This word isn’t just offensive; it’s a demeaning relic of a past we’ve worked tirelessly to overcome.”

Nov 5, 2024 · The applications submitted to the FAA are a first step in what’s likely to be a long process, officials said. “Delta Flight Products’ applications, which could ultimately enable this first-of-its-kind seat to be installed on an aircraft, are a remarkable milestone in the industry’s journey to make travel more inclusive for all,” the airline said in a statement.

Nov 18, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump says he wants to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, but experts are split on what that would mean for students with disabilities across the nation.

Dec 4, 2024 · “In the decades since Section 14(c) was included in the Fair Labor Standards Act, there have been significant legal and policy developments that have dramatically expanded employment opportunities and rights for individuals with disabilities,” said …

Scientists studying developmental disabilities and other conditions are trying to assess the impact after federal health officials halted communications, travel and public activities. After his daughter was born with Down syndrome, a Major League Baseball first baseman decided to …

Sep 19, 2024 · The law originated in 2006, but the current version is set to sunset Sept. 30. “While significant progress has been made in understanding and accepting autism, much work remains to ensure that all autistic individuals have access to services and supports tailored to their unique needs,” said Christopher Banks, president and CEO of The Autism Society of America.