In The News
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Aug
17
2018
Study Finds No Link Between Prenatal Tdap Vaccine, Autism
A vaccine that's strongly recommended for pregnant women does not influence the odds that their children will develop autism, according to a large new study.... MORE
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Aug
17
2018
Strip Searches Of Those With Disabilities Lead To $1 Million Payout
The settlement comes after residents of a state-run center for those with intellectual disabilities were strip-searched to determine if they were abused.... MORE
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Aug
16
2018
HOA Sued After Barring School Bus For Child With Special Needs
The family of a child with developmental disabilities is suing after their HOA board voted to prohibit the girl's school bus from picking her up in front of her house as mandated in her IEP.... MORE
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Aug
15
2018
Speech Professionals Denounce Controversial Communication Methods
A group representing the nation's speech-language pathologists is warning against using controversial "facilitator-dependent" communication techniques with people who have disabilities.... MORE
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Aug
14
2018
State May Need Billions To Bring IDEA Services Up To Standards
It's estimated that one state will need to come up with some $3.2 billion in the next three years to provide special education to students who were previously denied services.... MORE