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States Are Cutting Medicaid Provider Payments Long Before Trump Cuts Hit

Disability Scoop @disabilityscoop.bsky.social · 1d

Multiple states are cutting their #Medicaid programs even before the brunt of a new federal law takes effect, raising fears that access to care will become more limited for people with #disabilities.

Multiple states are cutting their Medicaid programs even before the brunt of a new federal law takes effect, raising fears that access to care will become more limited for people with disabilities.

Ed Department Lays Off Nearly All Special Education Staff

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Disability Scoop @disabilityscoop.bsky.social · 2d

Layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education will leave only a handful of staffers in the agency's #SpecialEducation office, jeopardizing oversight of the nation’s programs for students with #disabilities, advocates say. www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/10/14/e...

Layoffs will leave only a handful of staffers in the agency's special education office, jeopardizing oversight of the nation's programs for students with disabilities, advocates say.

Ranking Names Top Cities For Disability-Friendliness

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Disability Scoop @disabilityscoop.bsky.social · 2d

A new ranking breaks down which American cities are best — and worst — for people with #disabilities considering everything from community-based services to health care and more.

A new ranking breaks down which American cities are best — and worst — for people with disabilities considering everything from community-based services to health care and more.

Trump, RFK Jr. Double Down On Autism Claims

Disability Scoop @disabilityscoop.bsky.social · 2d

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed that children who are circumcised have higher rates of #autism because they are given #Tylenol. #disabilities

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed that children who are circumcised have higher rates of autism because they are given Tylenol.

'Accessible' Playgrounds Not Always Inclusive Enough

Disability Scoop @disabilityscoop.bsky.social · 2d

With the idea that #ADA standards are a "starting point," an initiative in one state is aiming to increase the number of #inclusive playgrounds with features that "allow everyone to play together." #disabilities

With the idea that ADA standards are a "starting point," an initiative in one state is aiming to increase the number of inclusive playgrounds with features that "allow everyone to play together."

Will Social Security, SSI Benefits Rise? Answer Likely Delayed

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Disability Scoop @disabilityscoop.bsky.social · 6d

#SocialSecurity and #SSI recipients typically learn the next year's cost of living adjustment, or #COLA, in mid-October. The ongoing government shutdown could delay that announcement. #disabilities

Social Security and SSI recipients typically learn the next year's cost of living adjustment, or COLA, in mid-October. The ongoing government shutdown could delay that announcement.

Inside The High-Stakes Battle Over Vaccine Injury Compensation, Autism And Public Trust

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Disability Scoop @disabilityscoop.bsky.social · 6d

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. seems inclined to add #autism to the list of conditions covered by a federal payout program, threatening its financial viability and suggesting the science is unsettled. #vaccines #disabilities

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. seems inclined to add autism to the list of conditions covered by a federal payout program, threatening its financial viability and suggesting the science is unsett...

Supreme Court To Weigh How Intellectual Disability Is Defined

Disability Scoop @disabilityscoop.bsky.social · 7d

Disability advocates are speaking out as the U.S. #SupremeCourt prepares to take on a case that hinges on whether a diagnosis of intellectual disability should be based on more than an IQ score. #disabilities

Disability advocates are speaking out as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to take on a case that hinges on whether a diagnosis of intellectual disability should be based on more than an IQ score.

PBS Kids Show To Feature Character Who Uses Communication Device

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Disability Scoop @disabilityscoop.bsky.social · 8d

A groundbreaking children's television show is set to introduce a new character who is largely non-speaking and communicates with the help of a special speech tablet. #disabilities #autism #PBSKids #AAC

A groundbreaking children's television show is set to introduce a new character who is largely non-speaking and communicates with the help of a special speech tablet.

What The Government Shutdown Means For People With Disabilities

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Disability Scoop @disabilityscoop.bsky.social · 8d

ICYMI: The government is still shut down. Find out what that means for people with #disabilities and the programs they rely on. #shutdown

While many services will continue, Congress' failure to fund the government could have big implications for people with disabilities who depend on a wide array of federal programs.

Why So Many Kids With Autism Are Diagnosed At Older Ages

Disability Scoop @disabilityscoop.bsky.social · 9d

Despite broad efforts in recent years to identify children with #autism early, many continue to go undiagnosed for years. New research suggests that genetics may explain why. #disabilities

Despite broad efforts in recent years to identify children with autism early, many continue to go undiagnosed for years. New research suggests that genetics may explain why.

Advocates Worry About Federal Impacts On Support For Students With Disabilities

Disability Scoop @disabilityscoop.bsky.social · 9d

In a state where there is already a waitlist for people with #disabilities who need vocational training, schools and disability advocates are concerned about how federal cuts will affect those programs. #SpecialEducation

In a state where there is already a waitlist for people with disabilities who need vocational training, schools and disability advocates are concerned about how federal cuts will affect those programs...

Bake Stand Proves Transformative For Boy Who Was Nonverbal

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Disability Scoop @disabilityscoop.bsky.social · 9d

Learning to make applesauce and apple butter not only taught the youngster how to read, write and do basic math, it also helped him learn to talk and develop social skills. #disabilities #autism #nonverbal

Learning to make applesauce and apple butter not only taught the youngster how to read, write and do basic math, it also helped him learn to talk and develop social skills.

Trump Administration To Reconsider Disability Regulations For Airlines

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Disability Scoop @disabilityscoop.bsky.social · 10d

Federal officials are again delaying enforcement of new regulations expanding the rights of airline passengers with #disabilities, but this time they are considering rewriting many of the provisions.

Federal officials are again delaying enforcement of new regulations expanding the rights of airline passengers with disabilities, but this time they are considering rewriting many of the provisions.

Disability Representation In Movies Largely Stagnant

Disability Scoop @disabilityscoop.bsky.social · 13d

There are some small signs of progress, but a new analysis finds that people with #disabilities are no more likely to be featured in top films today as compared to a decade ago.

There are some small signs of progress, but a new analysis finds that people with disabilities are no more likely to be featured in top films today as compared to a decade ago.

Off-Label Drug Helps Boy With Autism Speak, Parents Say. But Experts Want More Data

Disability Scoop @disabilityscoop.bsky.social · 13d

The #FDA recently began the process of approving leucovorin as a treatment for #autism, despite a lack of any large, phase 3 clinical trials. #disabilities

The FDA recently began the process of approving leucovorin as a treatment for autism, despite a lack of any large, phase 3 clinical trials.

City Sued For Alleged ADA Violations Over Inaccessible Sidewalks, Curb Ramps

Disability Scoop @disabilityscoop.bsky.social · 14d

More than three decades after the #ADA was passed, one of the nation's largest cities is being accused of failing to keep sidewalks, crosswalks and curb ramps accessible to people with #disabilities. #accessibility www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/10/02/c...

More than three decades after the ADA was passed, one of the nation's largest cities is being accused of failing to keep sidewalks, crosswalks and curb ramps accessible to people with disabilities.

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Disability Scoop @disabilityscoop.bsky.social · 14d

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What The Government Shutdown Means For People With Disabilities

Disability Scoop @disabilityscoop.bsky.social · 15d

While many services will continue, Congress' failure to fund the government could have big implications for people with #disabilities who depend on a wide array of federal programs. #shutdown

While many services will continue, Congress' failure to fund the government could have big implications for people with disabilities who depend on a wide array of federal programs.

Target Works To Boost Accessibility At Stores

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Disability Scoop @disabilityscoop.bsky.social · 16d

In a first-of-its-kind move, #Target says it is making self-checkout more accessible to people with #disabilities at locations nationwide. #accessibility www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/09/30/t...

In a first-of-its-kind move, Target says it is making self-checkout more accessible to people with disabilities at locations nationwide.

Thousands Of Complaints In Limbo After Closure Of Civil Rights Office

Disability Scoop @disabilityscoop.bsky.social · 16d

The Education Department plans to reinstate attorneys who were dismissed when regional #CivilRights offices closed, but current and former employees say they're deeply skeptical the agency will recover. #disabilities #SpecialEducation www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/09/30/t...

The Education Department plans to reinstate attorneys who were dismissed when regional civil rights offices closed, but current and former employees say they're deeply skeptical the agency will recove...

A Delivery Robot Collided With A Man With Cerebral Palsy. The Aftermath Is Getting Ugly

Disability Scoop @disabilityscoop.bsky.social · 16d

When a disability advocate recorded his frustration as a robot continuously swerved into the path of his mobility scooter before braking, he had no clue the explosive impact the video would have. #disabilities #CerebralPalsy

When a disability advocate recorded his frustration as a robot continuously swerved into the path of his mobility scooter before braking, he had no clue the explosive impact the video would have.

Despite Trump Administration Focus On Autism, Key Panel Remains Defunct

Disability Scoop @disabilityscoop.bsky.social · 17d

A committee tasked with guiding the federal government's strategy on #autism has been out of commission for most of the year, but there are now signs that it could soon be revived. #disabilities

A committee tasked with guiding the federal government's strategy on autism has been out of commission for most of the year, but there are now signs that it could soon be revived.