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Oct 29, 2024 — Feds Crack Down On Airline Mistreatment Of Passengers With Disabilities. Federal officials are imposing a record-setting $50 million penalty on the nation's largest airline for disability rights violations, a sum 25 times higher than any previous fine for similar issues. October 24, 2024. Load More Stories.
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Feds Crack Down On Airline Mistreatment Of Passengers With Disabilities. Federal officials are imposing a record-setting $50 million penalty on the nation's largest airline for disability rights violations, a sum 25 times higher than any previous fine for similar issues. October 24, 2024.
Social Security Finalizes Change To SSI Benefits
Apr 9, 2024 — The rule change is one of “several updates” that Social Security said are in the works for SSI regulations, all aimed at helping people receiving and applying for benefits under the program. About 7.5 million Americans receive SSI each month, with a maximum federal benefit of $943 for individuals and $1,415 for couples.
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, said it is offering a Black Barbie with Down syndrome in addition to its first-ever blind Barbie starting this week.. The dolls are part of the Barbie Fashionistas line, a collection aimed at promoting inclusivity that ...
IEP Meetings Warrant Time Off From Work, Labor Department Says
Aug 16, 2019 — A new opinion letter from the U.S. Department of Labor suggests that many parents of kids with disabilities are entitled to take time away from work to attend their child’s individualized education program meetings.. In response to an inquiry from a parent, the federal agency said that employees can qualify for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, if their presence at an ...
Clinical Standards For Autism Treatment See Major Update
Jun 10, 2024 — The document is intended to provide ABA standards of care for insurers, regulatory bodies, consumers, practitioners and other stakeholders. “ABA is a highly effective treatment for autism. But it has to be correctly implemented at the highest quality,” said Lorri Unumb, chief executive officer of CASP. “These guidelines are key to ...
Nike Unveils Hands-Free Sneakers For Those With Special Needs
Feb 3, 2021 — The Nike GO FlyEase can be taken on and off without using hands. (Nike) With an eye toward making shoes even more accessible to people with disabilities, Nike is introducing a sneaker that can be taken on and off completely hands-free. The shoe known as the Nike GO FlyEase is part of Nike’s FlyEase collection of adaptive styles.
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DSM Update Tweaks Criteria For Autism, Intellectual Disability
Mar 24, 2022 — An updated version that includes modifications to entries for autism and intellectual disability was just released. (Disability Scoop) A new version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders released this month includes changes to the definitions of both autism and intellectual disability that experts say will further clarify ...
Ranking Names States With Best Disability Services
Oct 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 analysis ...