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WEBDisney Fans With Disabilities Irate Over Pass Changes: ‘We Had The Worst Day Ever There’. A variety of individuals said they feel betrayed by Disney, known for its inclusivity, and are reconsidering patronizing its parks after changes to the Disability Access Service pass. September 11, 2024.
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WEBSep 20, 2024 — Disney Fans With Disabilities Irate Over Pass Changes: ‘We Had The Worst Day Ever There’. A variety of individuals said they feel betrayed by Disney, known for its inclusivity, and are reconsidering patronizing its parks after changes to the Disability Access Service pass. September 11, 2024.
Ranking Names States With Best Disability Services
WEBOct 3, 2016 — The best Medicaid service systems for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are found in Arizona, Vermont, New Hampshire, Michigan and Hawaii, according to the annual Case for Inclusion report released by United Cerebral Palsy. This is the fifth year that Arizona has taken the number one spot on the list. The …
Obama Signs Bill Replacing 'Mental Retardation' With 'Intellectual ...
WEBOct 5, 2010 — President Barack Obama signed legislation Tuesday requiring the federal government to replace the term “mental retardation” with “intellectual disability” in many areas of government. The measure known as Rosa’s Law was approved unanimously by Congress before receiving the go-ahead from the president with little fanfare this week.
Autism Moms Have Stress Similar To Combat Soldiers - Disability …
WEBNov 10, 2009 — Mothers of adolescents and adults with autism experience chronic stress comparable to combat soldiers and struggle with frequent fatigue and work interruptions, new research finds. These moms also spend significantly more time caregiving than moms of those without disabilities. Researchers followed a group of moms of adolescents and …
Ed Department: More States Failing To Meet Special Education ...
WEBJun 28, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Education says that the performance of only 20 states “meets requirements” for serving students with disabilities ages 3 to 21 under federal special education law. The agency deemed all other states as “needs assistance,” with most having earned that label for at least two years in a row.
PBS Kids Creating New Series About Characters With Autism
WEBNov 17, 2023 — PBS Kids is developing its first-ever series featuring a lead character on the autism spectrum and his neurodiverse friends. The animated show called “Carl the Collector” follows Carl, a raccoon with autism who loves to collect things, and his friends in Fuzzytown, a place where everyone is learning about themselves and those around them.
For Many With Disabilities, Special Education Leads To Jail
WEBOct 29, 2014 — For youth with disabilities who end up in jail, education can be minimal, and at times, non-existent, even though federal law requires that they receive an education until age 21. “A lot of times, it’s a major setback,” said Elissa Johnson, a staff attorney for the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Census Rethinking How To Count Disability Population
WEBAug 15, 2024 — Officials with the Census Bureau said they will convene with disability stakeholders Sept. 30 to “better understand challenges in data availability and access for their community.”. The meeting comes after the Census Bureau proposed major modifications last year to its disability questions as part of an update to the American …
Feds Tell Voc Rehab Agencies Not To Limit Services To In-State …
WEBAug 27, 2024 — Vocational rehabilitation should pay for out-of-state services including postsecondary programs for those with autism or intellectual disabilities if similar options cannot be found within their borders, federal officials say. New guidance from the U.S. Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration details how vocational ...
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