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June 14, 2013

Science Chief Replaced At Autism Speaks – Disability Scoop

A top executive responsible for overseeing the research and scientific efforts of the nation's largest autism advocacy group is moving on.

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Pair Of Disability Groups Named To Worst Charities List – Disability …

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A nonprofit that claims to help send kids with special needs to camp is one of two groups purporting to aid those with disabilities making a list of the nation's 50 worst charities.

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May 30, 2013

New Campaign Aims To Curb Restraint And Seclusion – Disability …

Disability advocates are looking to jump-start their efforts to end abusive restraint and seclusion practices in the nation's schools with a campaign kicking off this week.

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May 16, 2013

EEOC Issues Guidance For Workers With Intellectual Disabilities …

The agency tasked with enforcing the nation's employment discrimination laws is taking steps to clarify the rights of people with intellectual disabilities in the workplace.

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May 10, 2013

School Restraint, Seclusion Bill Introduced In Congress – Disability …

Lawmakers are renewing their push to enact first-ever federal legislation regulating the use of restraint and seclusion in the nation's schools.

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May 8, 2013

Disability Rolls Now Exceed Population Of Greece | Sweetness & Light

(CNSNews.com) – The total number of people in the United States now receiving federal disability benefits hit a record 10,962,532 million in April, which exceeds the 10,815,197 people who live in the nation of Greece.

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April 19, 2013

Special Educators Compete For 'Top Teacher' Title – Disability Scoop

A special educator could be named the nation's top teacher on television's LIVE with Kelly and Michael.

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Special Educators Compete For 'Top Teacher' Title – Disability Scoop

March 27, 2013

In First, State Bans Abortions Related To Disabilities – Disability Scoop

A new law in North Dakota will make the state the first in the nation to prohibit abortion as a result of genetic abnormalities like Down syndrome that are detected prenatally.

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March 19, 2013

Future Of Disability Rights Enforcement Unclear – Disability Scoop

As the nation's top civil rights attorney, Thomas Perez made disability issues a priority. His nomination this week to head the Labor Department, however, is bringing an uncertain future.

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March 8, 2013

Job Market Looking Up For People With Disabilities – Disability Scoop

As the nation's unemployment rate dropped to a four-year low, people with disabilities saw improvements in the labor market as well.

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Job Market Looking Up For People With Disabilities – Disability Scoop

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