Category Archives: Advocacy
‘Born This Way’ Scores Emmy Win – Disability Scoop
A reality show following the lives of seven young adults with developmental disabilities has come out on top, winning an Emmy for outstanding unstructured reality program. Source: ‘Born This Way’ Scores Emmy Win – Disability Scoop
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With New Mandate, Special Ed Classrooms Get Cameras – Disability Scoop
Ten years after she first asked her son’s school district and state lawmakers to install cameras in classes for students with special needs, a mom is finally seeing her request fulfilled. Source: With New Mandate, Special Ed Classrooms Get Cameras … Continue reading
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Schools Told Not To Skimp On Behavior Supports – 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
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People With Disabilities Denounce Marriage Penalty – 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
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Democrats, Republicans Urge End To Subminimum Wage – 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
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Legislative Intern is State’s First with Down Syndrome
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
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A&E’s Born This Way Season Two Sneak Peek
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Watch Born This Way Season 2 Online | A&E
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 … Continue reading
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In First, Insurer To Offer ABA Coverage Nationwide – Disability Scoop
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
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States Band Together On ABLE Accounts – 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
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