The U.S. Department of Education is shelling out millions in funding to help recruit and train teachers and administrators serving children with disabilities in North Carolina and six other states.
Source: Millions Headed To States For Special Ed Training – Disability Scoop
Frequent discipline may be a sign that kids with disabilities are not receiving FAPE, according to new federal guidance reminding schools of their obligations to provide behavior supports.
Source: Schools Told Not To Skimp On Behavior Supports – Disability Scoop
Couples are fighting for the right to marry without becoming impoverished or losing important Medicaid-funded services — trade-offs that many with disabilities have long decried as unfair.
Source: People With Disabilities Denounce Marriage Penalty – Disability Scoop
With all eyes on the race for the White House, both political parties are calling for big change to rules on employing people with disabilities.
Source: Democrats, Republicans Urge End To Subminimum Wage – Disability Scoop
Paul Kocher is the first NC legislative intern with Down syndrome, and he was hand-selected by Rep. John Bradford for the prestigious, paid position.
Source: Legislative intern is state’s first with Down syndrome | abc11.com
Season 2 of Born This Way returns on July 26th. Born This Way is a reality show that features a cast of diverse young adults navigating the world around them. What makes this series different from other reality shows is that all the stars of Born This Way have Down syndrome.
The nation’s largest health insurer says it will soon include coverage of applied behavior analysis in every group plan it offers.
Source: In First, Insurer To Offer ABA Coverage Nationwide – Disability Scoop
Millions of dollars are up for grabs designed to help states improve services for people with disabilities seeking work.
Source: Feds Offer Up Millions To Boost Disability Employment – Disability Scoop
Mother thanks little red haired girl who asked a sweet question about her daughter with Down syndrome at the water park.
Source: Mom Thanks Girl for Playing With Daughter With Down Syndrome | The Mighty
Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network 
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