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Nov 8, 2024 · School Bans 9-Year-Old’s Seizure Alert Service Dog, Lawsuit Says. The parents of a boy who is nonverbal and has multiple disabilities allege that school officials banned his service dog over behaviors that were intended to alert others of the child's seizures. November 13, 2024.
SSI, Social Security Benefits To Rise - Disability Scoop
Oct 11, 2024 · With the increase, SSI will pay a maximum federal benefit of $967 per month to individuals, up from $943 this year. Couples will top out at $1,450 per month as opposed to $1,415. Actual payments could be higher because some states contribute extra. “Social Security benefits and SSI payments will increase in 2025, helping tens of millions of ...
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.
Feds Tweak Housing Program For People With Disabilities
Sep 24, 2024 · With new guidance, federal officials are working to make it easier for people with disabilities to transition out of institutions or avoid such settings altogether.. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced changes recently to the Mainstream Voucher program, which provides housing assistance to people with disabilities ages 18 to 62.
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Walmart To Offer Carts For Shoppers With Disabilities At Every Store
Jul 30, 2024 · Walmart said it will offer Caroline’s Cart at all of its roughly 4,600 stores in the U.S. by January. Caroline’s Cart looks like a typical shopping cart, but it includes a large seat with a five-point harness that faces the person pushing the cart. The seat can accommodate people weighing between 35 and 250 pounds. Each Supercenter will ...
As Deadline Looms, Congress Weighs Future Of Autism Act
Aug 12, 2024 · Congress is considering an extension of the Autism CARES Act. (Thinkstock) With the nation’s primary autism law set to expire, federal lawmakers are inching forward on renewing roughly $2 billion in spending on the developmental disability, but leaving little time to spare. Activities funded under the measure known as the Autism Collaboration ...