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"...in the community, a reversal that advocates say could have profound consequences. #JusticeDepartment #ADA #DisabilityRights"

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June 25, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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Finding it difficult to put my feelings into words right now. This is devastating.
"These cuts touch every corner of the special education system - parent centers, personnel development, doctoral training and teacher training," she said, noting that some terminations affected organizations with decades of expertise. "Losing those resources doesn't just hurt institutions, it directly hurts students with disabilities and the families who rely on them." "Make no mistake, losing these funds will directly impact our ability to serve some of our most vulnerable kids," said State Superintendent Jill Underly. "Wisconsin had planned work with these funds that includes direct support for deafblind learners and their families and efforts to recruit and retain new special education teachers. We are asking for a reconsideration to protect these valuable projects." disabilityscoop The canceled grants include funding for community parent resource centers, preparing special education teachers and related service providers, Braille and interpreter training and programs supporting those who are deafblind, among other initiatives. In Wisconsin, for example, the state's Department of Public Instruction learned late last week that two grants would be canceled, one for personnel development and another to serve 170 students who have both vision and hearing loss. The grants were both in the middle of a five-year grant cycle.
September 14, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Posted 2 days ago by @disabilityscoop.bsky.social

disabilityscoop: Trump Administration Claims People With Disabilities Don't Have Right To Community-Based Services

The U.S. Department of Justice says states have no legal obligation to serve people with developmental #disabilities..."

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Trump administration claims people with disabilities don't have the right to community-based services. The U.S. Department of Justice says states have no legal obligation to serve people with developmental disabilities in the community, a reversal that advocates say could have profound consequences.
June 25, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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Medicaid funds nearly $7½ billion in school-based services annually, supporting everything from school nurses and speech therapists to mental health services and assistive tech.

Now, sweeping cuts to Medicaid threaten these supports. @disabilityscoop

www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/07/22/h...
A purple overlay highlights an empty classroom with desks and chairs. Bold white text reads: “Medicaid funds nearly $7.5 billion in school-based services annually.” At the bottom is the logo for the National Disability Rights Network.
August 8, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Apple is making a film about legendary disability rights advocate Judith Heumann 🎬

We’re here for more stories that center disability, justice, and visibility.

More from @disabilityscoop: www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/06/03/a...
#DisabilityRights #JudithHeumann #AccessibilityMatters
Apple Making Film About Disability Rights Activist
A feature film is in the works about a prominent activist known as the "mother of the disability rights movement."
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June 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Thanks @disabilityscoop for highlighting a brand new hospital focused solely on treating children with complex physical and mental disabilities.
February 8, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Heckuva way to "celebrate" March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness month.

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Front Page of current online DisabilityScoop: Left panel- As Education Dept Slashes Nearly Half Its Staff, Special Ed Worries Mount (photo of DOE in DC) Right panel- CDC to Revisit Debunked Link Between Vaccines and Autism
March 12, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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#SCOTUS will hear Hamm v. Smith, a case that may change how #intellectualdisability is defined in death penalty cases. Source: #DisabilityScoop

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Supreme Court To Hear Case On Intellectual Disability
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in a case that advocates say could have major implications for how intellectual disability is defined.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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@actuallyautistic @autistics #actuallyautistic Construction Begins On First-Of-Its-Kind Apartment Complex For Adults With Autism | Allison Pries for NJ.com courtesy of #disabilityscoop […]
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August 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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An autistic artist with limited verbal communication has won one of the UK’s top art awards. Nnena Kalu, 59, is the first artist with a learning disability to receive the Turner Prize. Source: #DisabilityScoop

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Acclaimed Prize Goes To Artist With Autism, Limited Verbal Communication
One of the most prestigious contemporary art awards in the world is for the first time going to an artist with a developmental disability.
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December 14, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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At least 15 school districts are using a specialized version of #ChatGPT to help manage #specialeducation compliance. Source: #DisabilityScoop

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Schools To Use ChatGPT For Special Education Compliance
About 15 school districts and charters nationwide will be among the first to use OpenAI's new education-focused artificial intelligence tool.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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COPAA CEO Denise S. Marshall in @disabilityscoop
Read more on the Dept. of Ed’s plan to scale back data collection ⬇️
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Ed Department Plans To Scale Back IDEA Data Collection
The Trump administration is laying out plans to stop collecting certain information from states about students with disabilities.
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September 4, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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A new program is offering free GPS trackers to individuals with cognitive disabilities to help locate them if they become lost or go missing. Source: #DisabilityScoop

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Program Offers Way To Locate Missing People With Cognitive Disabilities
For families of those whose disabilities put them at higher risk of wandering, a program that distributes free technology offers a lifeline.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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Disability Scoop says a new study finds that discrimination in healthcare makes children with disabilities more than twice as likely to skip doctor visits. Missed care isn’t just about appointments—it deepens health disparities and erodes trust in the medical system.

#AccessPress #DisabilityScoop
Discrimination May Lead Kids With Disabilities To Skip Doctor Visits
When children with disabilities experience discrimination, new research finds that the consequences may extend to their physical well-being.
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September 5, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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A survey found that 57% of special education teachers used #AI to assist in writing IEPs or 504 plans during 2024‑25, while issues remain around bias, data privacy, and lack of formal policy.  Source: #DisabilityScoop

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Concerns Raised As Teachers Increasingly Use AI To Write IEPs
The number of teachers using AI to develop individualized education programs for students with disabilities is surging, but so too are questions about what role the technology should play.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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A national alert system specifically designed for missing persons with autism is currently in development by federal agencies. This project aims to speed up emergency response protocols and keep vulnerable individuals safe. 🚨 @DisabilityScoop

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National Alert System For Missing Persons With Autism In The Works
A first-ever initiative will establish a specialized national alert system and bring together three different federal agencies to beef up the response if individuals with autism go missing.
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August 31, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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Here is a story about education published earlier in August by Disability Scoop: Disability Programs In Limbo As Congress Weighs Funding. Link to story: www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/08/11/d... #DisabilityScoop #Education
Disability Programs In Limbo As Congress Weighs Funding
A key U.S. Senate panel rejected a Trump administration push to make major changes to IDEA and defund some disability programs, but significant uncertainty remains, advocates say.
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August 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Read more about her legacy and this historic coin here: www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/07/30/d...

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Disability Activist To Be Featured On US Quarter
A prominent disability justice activist will soon appear on quarters issued by the U.S. Mint as part of a special program honoring notable American women.
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August 12, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Lego Increases Disability Inclusion In Its Product Line | Shaun Heasley for #disabilityscoop

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2024/12/10/lego-increases-disability-inclusion-in-its-product-line/31201/
Lego Increases Disability Inclusion In Its Product Line
Lego is introducing new characters outfitted with an internationally recognized lanyard designed to quietly indicate that a person has a hidden disability and might need some extra support.
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December 17, 2024 at 12:31 AM
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Center To Bridge Divide Between Disability Community, Policevia @disabilityscoop @TheArcUS #autism #LawEnforcement

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Center To Bridge Divide Between Disability Community, Police
A first-of-its-kind national center is in the works with an eye toward improving interactions between individuals with developmental disabilities and law enforcement.
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December 9, 2024 at 3:05 AM
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Feds Reverse Course On Disability Provision Of Affordable Care Actvia @disabilityscoop

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Feds Reverse Course On Disability Provision Of Affordable Care Act
Federal officials are backing off a new provision of the health care law that would have largely barred guardians from serving as paid caregivers for adults with developmental disabilities.
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December 9, 2024 at 2:52 AM
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White House Embraces Autism ‘Acceptance’ Over ‘Awareness’

In a month that’s long been associated with autism awareness, the president joins a growing shift toward emphasizing acceptance, urged by autism advocates.

Read more form @disabilityscoop: https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2024/04/03/whit...
February 28, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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From @disabilityscoop:
Ed Department Sees Jump In Disability Discrimination Complaints In Schools

Complaints of disability discrimination in the nation’s schools are at their highest level in 6 years, the U.S. Department of Education says.

Read more:
https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2024/06/03...
February 28, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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From @disabilityscoop -

Report: Charter Schools Are Failing Students With Disabilities

The authors of new research on how U.S. charter schools are serving children with disabilities say their findings should alarm state education leaders

Read more: https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2024/07/17/re...
February 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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From @disabilityscoop (January 21, 2025):
Ed Department Report Reveals Sharp Inequities For Students With IEPs, 504 Plans
https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/01/21/ed-department-report-reveals-sharp-inequities-for-students-with-ieps-504-plans/31252/
February 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM