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2024年11月8日 · School Bans 9-Year-Old’s Seizure Alert Service Dog, Lawsuit Says. The parents of a boy who is nonverbal and has multiple disabilities allege that school officials banned his service dog over behaviors that were intended to alert others of …
Social Security Finalizes Change To SSI Benefits
2024年4月9日 · The rule change is one of “several updates” that Social Security said are in the works for SSI regulations, all aimed at helping people receiving and applying for benefits under the program. About 7.5 million Americans receive SSI each month, with a maximum federal benefit of $943 for individuals and $1,415 for couples.
Social Security Implements Changes To SSI Program
2024年10月4日 · The changes were all announced earlier this year as part of a broader effort to simplify the SSI program. Approximately 7.5 million Americans, including many with disabilities, receive SSI each month, with a maximum federal benefit of $943 for individuals and $1,415 for couples. But, beneficiaries must adhere to strict and often complicated ...
Clinical Standards For Autism Treatment See Major Update
2024年6月10日 · The document is intended to provide ABA standards of care for insurers, regulatory bodies, consumers, practitioners and other stakeholders. “ABA is a highly effective treatment for autism. But it has to be correctly implemented at the highest quality,” said Lorri Unumb, chief executive officer of CASP. “These guidelines are key to ...
Trump Suggested Some With Disabilities 'Should Just Die,' …
2024年7月25日 · Former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich. last weekend. (Neo Hopkins/The Detroit News/TNS) In a new book, Donald Trump’s nephew Fred C. Trump III says that the former president told him that people like his son, who has intellectual and developmental disabilities, “should just ...
Feds Tweak Housing Program For People With Disabilities
2024年9月24日 · With new guidance, federal officials are working to make it easier for people with disabilities to transition out of institutions or avoid such settings altogether.. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced changes recently to the Mainstream Voucher program, which provides housing assistance to people with disabilities ages 18 to 62.
Barbie Unveils Dolls With Down Syndrome, Blindness
2024年7月23日 · A year after introducing its first doll with Down syndrome, Barbie will add another doll with the chromosomal disorder and debut a blind Barbie.. Mattel, which makes the dolls, said it is offering a Black Barbie with Down syndrome in addition to its first-ever blind Barbie starting this week.. The dolls are part of the Barbie Fashionistas line, a collection aimed at promoting inclusivity that ...
With New Season, ‘The Good Doctor’ Adds Character With Autism
2024年2月13日 · An actress with autism is set to take on a prominent role in a prime-time network drama. Kayla Cromer, who is on the spectrum, will join ABC’s “The Good Doctor” for its final season. The series focuses on the experiences of Dr. Shaun Murphy, a surgeon with autism. Cromer will play Charlene “Charlie” Lukaitis, a third-year medical ...
SSI, Social Security Benefits To Rise - Disability Scoop
2024年10月11日 · With the increase, SSI will pay a maximum federal benefit of $967 per month to individuals, up from $943 this year. Couples will top out at $1,450 per month as opposed to $1,415. Actual payments could be higher because some states contribute extra. “Social Security benefits and SSI payments will increase in 2025, helping tens of millions of ...
Walmart To Offer Carts For Shoppers With Disabilities At Every Store
2024年7月30日 · Walmart said it will offer Caroline’s Cart at all of its roughly 4,600 stores in the U.S. by January. Caroline’s Cart looks like a typical shopping cart, but it includes a large seat with a five-point harness that faces the person pushing the cart. The seat can accommodate people weighing between 35 and 250 pounds. Each Supercenter will ...