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For adults with developmental disabilities who need help navigating major decisions, the legal options present a stark choice: retain full control or guardianship. But some states offer a middle ground. The post Alternative To Guardianship Promises More Independence. Critics See Risks appeared first on Disability Scoop
Leaders of 18 states are calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to abandon efforts to weaken the rights of people with disabilities to access services in the community. The post Governors Line Up Against Bid To Scale Back Community-Based Services appeared first on Disability Scoop .
Rather than placing people with autism in employment, the program facilitates introductions and connections while helping participants build the skills to experience the job search themselves. The post Inside A Hiring Program Built For People With Autism appeared first on Disability Scoop .
Research suggests people with disabilities are disproportionately represented in police use-of-force encounters. A program is helping both groups learn to safely interact with one another. The post Program Aims To Prevent Deadly Police Encounters With People With Disabilities appeared first on Disability Scoop .
Frustrated that the nearest accessible playgrounds were 45 minutes away, one family raised money through lemonade stands and other efforts over the last five years to build one closer to home. The post Family Raises $1.6 Million To Build Adaptive Playground appeared first on Disability Scoop .
Dilapidated sidewalks often cause wheelchair damage or force people with disabilities into the streets. Fixing the problem is complicated when many cities leave property owners responsible for repairs. The post Cracked And Blocked Sidewalks Make Routine Trips A Serious Risk appeared first on Disability Scoop .
People with disabilities who receive Social Security and Supplemental Security Income are likely to see a bump in their monthly checks soon. The post SSI, Social Security Benefits Expected To Rise appeared first on Disability Scoop .
An autism researcher who was on the lam for nearly 14 years has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $1 million in grants from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The post Autism Researcher Admits To Stealing CDC Funds appeared first on Disability Scoop .
While children with autism or ADHD are more likely to experience depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions and to think about suicide, there is little guidance on effective interventions. The post Neurodivergent Kids Face Special Mental Health Risks. New Initiative Seeks Ways To Protect Them appeared first
A reality show following adults with autism as they pursue dating and relationships snagged multiple Emmy Awards, including one recognizing it as the best series of its kind. The post Autism Dating Series Wins Emmy For Best Reality Show appeared first on Disability Scoop .
Families are suing after their children with intellectual disabilities were denied state services because one or more of their IQ scores was above 70 even though others fell below that threshold. The post State Challenged Over Strict IQ Cutoff For IDD Services appeared first on Disability Scoop .
The Ed Department’s top special education official unexpectedly resigned just as the agency is putting plans in motion to outsource many responsibilities related to supporting students with disabilities. The post Nation’s Special Ed Chief Abruptly Resigns As Education Department Transfers Get Underway appeared first on
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