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Nov 19, 2024 · Facing School Staff Shortage, State Giving Special Educators One-Time Stipends. One state will divide $8.9 million among special education teachers, paraeducators and other …
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Nearly a decade after reimagining the way shoes are designed to improve accessibility for people with disabilities, Nike is doing the same thing for backpacks. Almost eight months since the …
Elon Musk Says He Has Asperger’s - Disability Scoop
May 10, 2021 · The billionaire behind Tesla and SpaceX says he’s on the autism spectrum. While hosting “Saturday Night Live” over the weekend, Elon Musk said he has Asperger’s syndrome.
Barbie Unveils Dolls With Down Syndrome, Blindness
Jul 23, 2024 · A year after introducing its first doll with Down syndrome, Barbie will add another doll with the chromosomal disorder and debut a blind Barbie.. Mattel, which makes the dolls, …
Social Security Finalizes Change To SSI Benefits
Apr 9, 2024 · “A vital part of our mission is helping people access crucial benefits, including SSI,” said Martin O’Malley, commissioner of Social Security.
Ranking Lists Best Cities For People With Disabilities
Oct 4, 2021 · Cities were evaluated across three broad categories — economy, quality of life and health care. Certain factors like the employment rate and median earnings for people with …
DSM Update Tweaks Criteria For Autism, Intellectual Disability
Mar 24, 2022 · The manual’s entry for intellectual disability will now be labeled “intellectual developmental disorder (intellectual disability)” to more closely align with the World Health …
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As Deadline Looms, Congress Weighs Future Of Autism Act
Aug 12, 2024 · So far this summer, the Autism CARES Act of 2024 has been approved by committees in the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives, but it has yet to progress …
Model With Down Syndrome Is First For Victoria’s Secret
Feb 17, 2022 · For the first time, a model with Down syndrome is one of the faces representing lingerie staple Victoria’s Secret. Sofía Jirau, 25, who has Down syndrome, is part of the …