Disability Rights and Advocacy
Retailing giant Wal-Mart not only has great prices, it also provides leadership for disability employment and customer accessibility. Meet one satisfied employee and his service dog, and the woman who ensures disability is considered in every company...
Recent legislation proposed in Congress would significantly decrease the use of physical restraint in public schools, a controversial approach to behavior modification that disproportionately targets children with disabilities.
Three laws regarding disability and education govern American children with special needs from kindergarten through college. See how the ADA, Section 504 and IDEA compare on key points.
Getting ready to enter or re-enter the workforce? It could mean sacrificing all (or a part of) your disability benefits. Find out the ins and outs of the system.
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Autism Behavior Has 11-year-old Facing Felony in Restraint Case
Since when is autism behavior a felony? When 11-year-old autistic Zackhqurey Price resisted restraint in his Arkansas classroom, authorities threw the book at him.
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Proposed Special Education Law Governs Restraint and Seclusion
With special education law varying from state to state on restraint and seclusion, it’s high time Congress passes a proposal that would eliminate the horrific accidents and even deaths that have occurred in public and private schools.
Disability Jobs Offered by Feds at April Expo
Disability jobs will be filled by the federal government in cities throughout the U.S. in April.
Restraint Policy in Public Schools Questioned
Restraint policies in public schools can devastate children with disabilities and their parents, leading them to search out organizations for help.
Disability, Accessibility, and Assistive Technology – Yahoo! Gets It, Inside and Out
Dr. Alan J. Brightman is known as many things: a pioneer in assistive technology who has provided thought leadership in this important area since the seventies; an insightful, pragmatic, and tireless advocate for people with disabilities; the author of numerous books; and the producer of both an award-winning TV series and a stage play.
More Than a Special Needs Trust: Book Addresses Estate Planning for People with Disabilities
When you’re busy dealing with the day-to-day challenges of living with a disability or chronic illness, thinking about the long-term financial considerations of your situation can be easy to put off. But this easy-to-understand, supportive guide will help you undertake the steps you need to put your financial house in order.
The 7 Steps to Building, Leading and Protecting Your Business
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