As self-driving cars move toward becoming a reality for the general public, advocates are pushing manufacturers and regulators to ensure that people with disabilities are included.
Source: Disability Advocates See Opportunity In Self-Driving Cars – Disability Scoop
Several states say they will join forces in an effort to offer new accounts that will allow people with disabilities to save money without risking their government benefits.
Source: States Band Together On ABLE Accounts – Disability Scoop
A documentary series following the lives of young people with Down syndrome is getting a special honor from the people behind the Emmy Awards.
Source: TV Show Honored For Highlighting Down Syndrome – Disability Scoop
Surrounded by families, children, first responders, advocates and care providers, Governor Pat McCrory unveiled his budget priorities to further promote a healthy North Carolina.
Facing a waiting list 12,000 deep to get their adult children into a state certified group home, the parents of seven young men with Down syndrome decided to create their own.
Source: ‘Bachelor Pad’ Offers Independence For Men With Down Syndrome – Disability Scoop
Parents and others who provide care for people with disabilities could be eligible for a tax credit under a new proposal.
Source: Tax Credit Proposed For Disability Caregivers – Disability Scoop
In the vast majority of cases, a new analysis finds that parents and siblings of those with Down syndrome report positive feelings about having a family member with the chromosomal disorder.
Source: Positivity Prevails Among Those Touched By Down Syndrome – Disability Scoop
Player-manager Robert Lewis sunk a game-ending 3-pointer to cap-off his career at Franklin Road Academy.
Source: Team manager with Down syndrome sinks game-ending 3-pointer against brother’s team – TODAY.com
RALEIGH — Tension over state financing for North Carolina’s eight behavioral-health managed care organizations bubbled to the surface Tuesday when legislative leaders expressed concerns again about potential service cutbacks.
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