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"Take Me Home," which opens in theaters this week, stars a woman with cognitive disabilities who must learn to navigate the world, her relationship with her sister and her father's memory loss. The post Film Shows Intimate Look At Caregiving, Disabilities

A first-of-its-kind credit union specifically built to meet the needs of people with disabilities nationwide and those who support them is in the works. The post Major Foundations Form Disability-Focused Credit Union appeared first on Disability Scoop.

Parents say they receive limited information as they navigate childcare, pre-K and support services for their children with disabilities. A strategic plan lays out a roadmap to inclusion. The post Kids With Disabilities Have Limited Childcare Options. Sta

Proponents promised vouchers would give students with disabilities options, but despite being awarded taxpayer-funded accounts, many families struggled to find a suitable school to spend it on. The post Voucher In Hand, No School To Spend It On. Thousands

Federal officials are rolling out a major new research effort to "transform" autism diagnosis and care. The post New Autism Research Initiative Aims To Speed Diagnosis, Personalize Care appeared first on Disability Scoop.

New federal guidance is detailing how more stringent Medicaid eligibility rules will be applied but doing little to assuage concerns about how the changes may impact those with developmental disabilities. The post As Medicaid Changes Near, Concerns Mount

Scott Lacey believes society places unnecessary limits on people with disabilities. He hopes his record-setting nine-hour swim around the island's 8.2-mile perimeter helps challenge those assumptions. The post 'Impossible Doesn't Exist': Man Becomes First

For adults with developmental disabilities who need help navigating major decisions, the legal options present a stark choice: retain full control or guardianship. But some states offer a middle ground. The post Alternative To Guardianship Promises More I

An autism researcher who was on the lam for nearly 14 years has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $1 million in grants from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The post Autism Researcher Admits To Stealing CDC Funds appeared first on D

Leaders of 18 states are calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to abandon efforts to weaken the rights of people with disabilities to access services in the community. The post Governors Line Up Against Bid To Scale Back Community-Based Services appea