New Review of Prenatal Antidepressant Use Finds No Increased Risk of Autism in Children
A comprehensive new review of studies on prenatal antidepressant use has reinforced a consistent finding over the past decade: while…
Disability Inclusion & Accessibility
Innovator Transforms Haircare for the Sensory Community, Developing Wheelchair-Accessible Shampoo Bowl
BATON ROUGE, La. — Madeline Johnson, a former speech therapist with a profound dedication to the sensory community, has taken…
Justice Department Reverses Stance on Community Integration for People with Developmental Disabilities
A significant shift in the U.S. Department of Justice’s interpretation of federal disability rights law has ignited widespread concern among…
Social Security System Embarks on Major Transition to Electronic Benefit Payments
A profound transformation is underway within the Social Security system, poised to reshape how millions of Americans access their monthly…
Gillette Children’s Pioneers Paid Patient Partnerships in Medical Research to Rebuild Public Trust
MINNEAPOLIS – In a significant departure from long-held traditions in U.S. healthcare, Gillette Children’s in St. Paul is actively working…
Federal Plan to Relocate Key Special Education and Civil Rights Offices Sparks Widespread Alarm Among Advocates and Lawmakers
A contentious decision by the U.S. Department of Education to transfer significant operational responsibilities of its special education and civil…
Wildfire Smoke Exposure in Late Pregnancy Linked to Increased Autism Risk in Children
A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at Tulane University has uncovered a concerning association between exposure to wildfire smoke during…
Marvel Comics Champions Disability Pride Month with Special Comic Issues Featuring Diverse Superheroes
In a landmark initiative celebrating Disability Pride Month, Marvel Comics is set to release a series of special comic issues…
A New Era of Homeownership Dawns for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Michigan
Rochester Hills, Mich. – A groundbreaking initiative is reshaping the landscape of independent living for adults with intellectual and developmental…
Preschoolers with Disabilities Face Disturbing Rates of Suspension and Expulsion
A groundbreaking report released by the Education Law Center-PA (ELC-PA) has illuminated a disturbing trend: children with disabilities, some as…
