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October 16, 2026· Learning Disabilities

Therapeutic Horseback Riding Shows Significant Benefits for Youth With Autism, New Study Finds

By Michelle Diament | October 16, 2026 Riding horses or simply spending time around them can make a profound difference for children and adolescents diagnosed with autism, helping to significantly reduce hyperactivity while simultaneously boosting essential social skills, according to newly published research. In a comprehensive new study involving 236 children diagnosed with autism and…

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October 16, 2026· Inclusive Education

Therapeutic Horseback Riding Shows Significant Benefits for Children with Autism, New Study Finds

By Michelle Diament | October 16, 2026 Riding horses or simply spending structured time around them can make a profound and measurable difference for children diagnosed with autism, helping to significantly reduce hyperactivity while simultaneously boosting essential social skills, according to new research published this month in the prominent medical journal Pediatrics. In a rigorous…

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October 16, 2026· Learning Disabilities

Therapeutic Horseback Riding Shows Significant Benefits for Youth With Autism, New Study Finds

By Michelle Diament | October 16, 2026 Riding horses or simply spending time around them can make a substantial difference for children and teenagers diagnosed with autism, helping to significantly reduce hyperactivity, decrease irritability, and boost essential social skills, according to new research published this month. In a comprehensive study involving 236 children with autism…

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October 16, 2026· Inclusive Education

Therapeutic Horseback Riding Yields Significant Benefits for Children With Autism, Study Finds

By Michelle Diament | October 16, 2026 Riding horses or simply spending structured time around them can make a profound difference for children with autism, helping to significantly reduce hyperactivity and boost crucial social skills, according to compelling new research published this month in the journal Pediatrics. The study, which examined 236 children diagnosed with…

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October 14, 2026· Special Education

SSI and Social Security Benefits Set to Increase by 3.6% in 2027

By Shaun Heasley | October 14, 2026 For the first time in the history of the federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, individuals with disabilities will see their monthly benefits surpass the $1,000 threshold. This historic shift comes as the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced on Wednesday that both SSI and Social Security benefits will…

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October 14, 2026· Learning Disabilities

Supplemental Security Income Benefits to Cross $1,000 Threshold in 2027 Following 3.6% Cost-of-Living Adjustment

By Shaun Heasley | October 14, 2026 For the first time in history, individuals with disabilities relying on federal support could see their monthly Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments top the $1,000 mark. The milestone comes as federal officials announce a broad-based financial adjustment aimed at helping millions of Americans keep pace with ongoing economic…

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October 14, 2026· Inclusive Education

Supplemental Security Income Benefits to Cross $1,000 Threshold in 2027 Following 3.6% COLA Increase

By Shaun Heasley | October 14, 2026 For the very first time in the history of the program, individuals with disabilities who rely on federal assistance could see their monthly Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments top the $1,000 mark. The Social Security Administration announced Wednesday that both SSI and standard Social Security benefits will experience…

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October 14, 2026· Learning Disabilities

Supplemental Security Income Benefits to Cross $1,000 Threshold in 2027 Following 3.6% Cost-of-Living Adjustment

By Shaun Heasley | October 14, 2026 For the first time in history, individuals with disabilities relying on federal support could see their monthly Supplemental Security Income benefits climb past the significant milestone of $1,000 per month. The Social Security Administration announced on Wednesday that both Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and broader Social Security benefits…

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October 14, 2026· Inclusive Education

Supplemental Security Income Benefits to Cross $1,000 Threshold in 2027 Amid 3.6% Cost-of-Living Adjustment

By Shaun Heasley | October 14, 2026 For the first time in history, individuals with disabilities relying on federal support could see their monthly Supplemental Security Income benefits cross a significant financial milestone, topping $1,000 per month. The landmark adjustment comes as part of a broader federal shift reflecting ongoing inflationary pressures across the United…

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October 13, 2026· Inclusive Education

New Tax-Advantaged "Trump Accounts" Offer Savings for Families, But Experts Warn of Risks to Disability Benefits

Special savings accounts that recently debuted may be a boon for families looking to secure their children’s financial futures, but policy experts are issuing sharp warnings that, without careful planning and legislative adjustments, these financial instruments could severely compromise access to vital government disability benefits. The newly created financial vehicles, known as Trump Accounts, became…

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