News and Research Articles

Congress Urged To Update SSI Access Limits

An independent federal agency says that the government’s failure to update asset limits associated with Supplemental Security Income and other programs is leaving people with disabilities in a tough spot. For decades, asset limits for…

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Walmart Adds Sensory-Friendly Shopping Hourse

The nation’s largest retailer is looking to be more welcoming to people with disabilities. Walmart said it will modify the shopping experience at most stores across the country during special times now through the beginning…

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Legoland Becoming Autism Certified

More theme parks across the nation are implementing staff training and taking additional steps to make visits easier for people with autism and other disabilities. Legoland said this week that all of its locations in…

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L’Oreal Looks To Make Makeup More Accessible

A major beauty brand is debuting a device aimed at ensuring that individuals with disabilities can apply makeup all by themselves. L’Oréal says it has created a handheld smart makeup applicator that can help people…

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IRS Increases Limits for ABLE Accounts

People with disabilities can save more money without jeopardizing eligibility for government benefits thanks to a change in tax rules for the new year. Starting this month, the federal gift tax exclusion increases from $16,000…

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