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Unemployment rates for people with disabilities are significantly higher across America–especially in West Virginia, where around 25 percent of disabled people are employed. Some states are working to reduce those numbers, following a South Dakota state agency’s example. Read more
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An actress in the new Broadway production of “The Glass Menagerie” uses a wheelchair. The New York Times calls it “progress,” while other critics object to its impact on the source material. Read more
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The Supreme Court rules that the state of Texas cannot rely on a dated definition of intellectual disability in deciding who receives the death penalty. In the opinion, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote, “Adjudications of intellectual disability should be ‘informed by the views of medical experts.” Read more
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A new Supreme Court decision could make a major impact on services for students with disabilities. Read more
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Protesters with disabilities across the country converged in D.C. to oppose Medicaid cuts and are now facing in-person fines from the U.S. Capitol Police. Read more
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MIT’s Technology Review breaks down how new software is transforming into assistive technology, helping people with disabilities. The article highlights initiatives from YouTube, Google and IBM. Read more
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Supreme Court nominee Neil Gursuch drew criticism from a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee for his perceived views on education and students with disabilities. Read more
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In the pilot episode of a new podcast from Cronkite News, a reporter examines the relationship between a woman with autism and her service dog. The service animal is trained to help reduce anxiety in a person. Read more
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The children’s television show Sesame Street just introduced a new character, Julia, a muppet who has autism. The show’s creators hope to encourage inclusion in younger children. Read more
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A restaurant in Massachusetts is offering a different kind of reservation: one to better accommodate diners with disabilities. Read more
