#disabilities

#disabilities

People with disabilities are particularly vulnerable during natural disasters and often lack adequate preparedness.

Students with disabilities are significantly underperforming compared to their non-disabled peers, indicating a crisis in special education.

Kellen Hedler represents the positive effects of inclusive education for students with disabilities, needing better teacher preparation for success.

Inclusion in general education classes benefits students with disabilities, improving their academic, communication, and social skills.

The cancellation of the Charting My Path program by DOGE has disrupted critical support for students with disabilities transitioning to adulthood.

The cancellation of federal contracts, particularly 'Charting My Path', significantly impacts vulnerable students transitioning to adulthood.

Medicaid rules complicate work opportunities for people with disabilities, raising concerns about politicians' push for work requirements.

Oregon's program expansion allows more support for older adults and disabled individuals to live independently, funded by Medicaid.

Many individuals with disabilities remain in inappropriate institutional settings despite legal rights to community care, reflecting systemic failures in Georgia's support services.

The Greenwood Centre, Camden's first independent living facility for adults with disabilities, received an outstanding rating from CQC, highlighting its commitment to quality and equity.

Social media has both positive and negative impacts on college students' mental health, especially for those with disabilities.

Remote work has improved accessibility for many workers with disabilities, but geographical disparities remain in remote job access.

Uber will enhance accessibility by allowing riders to self-identify if they are deaf/hard-of-hearing or blind/low vision starting this fall.

Many students with disabilities lack workforce preparation despite available programs.

New Jersey has the lowest support rate for eligible students with disabilities.

Saratoga's College of Adaptive Arts received a $100,000 grant to enhance education for people with disabilities, focusing on technology and individual student needs.

Reform of England's special educational needs and disabilities system is challenging and will not happen quickly despite ongoing inquiries.

The SEND system in England is in crisis due to significant funding inadequacies and an urgent need for reform.

The government acknowledges the challenges faced by families with children with special educational needs and disabilities, emphasizing the need for systemic reform.

MTA hosting virtual webinars for Individual Disability Exemption Plan (IDEP) to exempt vehicles carrying people with disabilities from congestion pricing zone.

The MTA has opened a new intake center for paratransit customers in Lower Manhattan, improving accessibility for riders with disabilities.