Section 504 Faces New Legal Challenge
A recent lawsuit raises a fundamental question: Who decides how disability rights rules are applied – states or the federal government?
How Assistive Technology Benefits Students With Disabilities
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandates that schools must consider and provide necessary assistive technology (AT), but a new federal report found that many [...]
Case Alleges Abuse at Center for People With Autism
When parents move their child to a facility for people with autism, they trust the facility's staff to give their child the care and respect they deserve. But what happens when their [...]
Driver’s License Designations for Individuals With Autism
Some states now let people with autism and other communication disabilities choose to add a symbol or note to their driver's license or state ID to alert law enforcement that the individual [...]
The Risks of Crowdfunding for People With Special Needs
While crowdfunding through social media and platforms such as GoFundMe can provide a financial lifeline for individuals with disabilities, it also carries risks, particularly regarding [...]
Fighting Health Insurance Claim Denials
Insurance companies deny a significant number of health insurance claims for millions of people each year, including individuals with disabilities, but many denials can be successfully [...]
