Marylanders with developmental disabilities ‘scared, angry, concerned’ about looming $200 million in cuts to services
Maryland disability advocates are worried about the more than $200 million in proposed fiscal 2026 budget cuts to the state’s ...
Deaths spark fight for stricter group home protections in Texas
A WFAA investigation uncovered that Texas does not ban firearms in group homes. In response, Turner has refiled “Joshua’s Act,” a bill that would prohibit guns in group homes caring for people with ...
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Court: Virginia's made progress but needs to do more for people with disabilities
The 31-page order from Judge John Gibney of the U.S. District Court in Richmond details a range of steps the state needs to ...
Judge ends Virginia consent decree on developmental disability services: Here’s what that means
Virginia has been under a Justice Department consent decree since 2012 to improve services for people with developmental ...
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People with disabilities are extra vulnerable in major disasters like wildfires, says Oregon advocate
The Los Angeles wildfires bring renewed focus to supporting Oregonians with disabilities during natural disasters.
Calls to better understand violence against people with disabilities, after two public attacks in Hobart
Vamplew says they had a "run-in" with a "girl gang" on public transport in Hobart, one of two alleged attacks on people with ...
Profound autism: Shortage of Nevada disability services threatens to sink Sparks family
Eight-year-old Rico Garcia is one of thousands of Nevada children with profound autism that requires 24/7 care. The state has ...
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Support for families dealing with developmental disabilities - friends, family, Sibshop
Jerry, the third of the Kantzer boys, was diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities after complications at ...
Holding unlicensed personal care homes accountable, Disability Rights Mississippi calls for new legislation
Close loopholes in occupancy that allow operators to avoid regulation. Next, define personal care homes clearly in our state ...
People with disabilities suffer many biases, say experts
Living with disabilities comes with its own set of challenges, but for many, the struggle lies in overcoming social discrimination and being sidelined for being different.
Man accused of attacking woman on Manchester hiking trail ruled competent for trial
Blue, the former group-home resident accused of attacking a woman on a Manchester hiking trail, is competent to stand trial, ...