Among physicians who see at least one adult patient with significant intellectual disability (ID) in an average month, close to 75% of those surveyed report usually or always communicating with someone other than the patient…
Read MoreThis Freshman proved them wrong! Both mother and daughter celebrated a hard-fought triumph when Kate, now 18, moved into her dorm late last month at the Manhattan School of Music, where she’s studying musical theatre.…
Read MoreSocial Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits are expected to increase next year by the largest amount in more than 40 years, a new estimate suggests. Read the full story HERE
Read MoreEvery year the U.S. Department of Education evaluates how well each state is meeting its obligations to students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Now, the agency is seeking feedback as it…
Read MorePublic benefits are often a key part of a financial plan for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Public benefits are services, benefits, or financial payments from the government for people who are eligible…
Read MoreAs a part of the feedback process for the Mountains to Plains Zone update, City of Fort Collins Natural Areas asked community consultants from the ARC of Larimer County and the City’s Recreation ARO program…
Read MoreNine federal agencies are coming together to encourage state and local governments to do more to ensure that people with disabilities can access and succeed in competitive integrated employment. Read the full story HERE
Read MoreEfforts are underway to allow people with disabilities to remain in their own wheelchairs while traveling by air. Read the full story HERE
Read MoreDALLAS — Michael Susens is 25, a strong and serious-looking young man who likes model trains and video games. He has his own YouTube channel and hopes someday to make a living reviewing and playing…
Read MoreA major federal program that facilitates jobs for people with disabilities working on government contracts will soon no longer allow them to be paid less than minimum wage. Read the full story HERE
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