In The News
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Apr
23
2019
Trump Approves Extension Of Program Helping People Leave Institutions
New funding will ensure that a program that moves people with disabilities from institutions to the community can stick around while advocates push for a longer-term solution.... MORE
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Apr
23
2019
Researchers: Fecal Transplant May Improve Behavior In Kids With Autism
A "fecal transplant" helped to substantially improve behavior and gastrointestinal health in children with autism, according to a small new study, and the effects were long lasting.... MORE
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Apr
23
2019
New School Opens At Site Where Boy Was Restrained And Later Died
Just months after a teen with autism was restrained and later died, a new school has opened on the campus where the incident occurred and it features many of the same students and staff.... MORE
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Apr
22
2019
Effort Underway To Expand Access To Respite Care
Lawmakers are looking to dramatically increase federal funding to support respite care for families of those with disabilities and other special needs.... MORE
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Apr
19
2019
Feds Eye Reauthorization Of IDEA
The U.S. Department of Education is laying the groundwork for a reauthorization of the nation's primary special education law.... MORE