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October 21, 2026· Learning Disabilities

New 24/4 Online Radio Platform Launches to Spotlight Music and Stories of Artists with Disabilities

By Michelle Diament | October 21, 2026 A first-of-its-kind digital radio station dedicated entirely to showcasing the work, creativity, and lived experiences of people with disabilities is officially making its debut, opening up a fresh avenue for musical discovery and representation in an increasingly crowded media landscape. The initiative, known as DMFRadio, began streaming this…

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October 21, 2026· Inclusive Education

New Global Radio Platform Launches to Spotlight Musicians with Disabilities

By Michelle Diament | October 21, 2026 A first-of-its-kind streaming radio station dedicated exclusively to showcasing the work, stories, and creative visions of people with disabilities is officially making its debut, opening up an unprecedented avenue for musical discovery and representation in the digital audio landscape. DMFRadio began streaming its continuous broadcast this week, offering…

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October 19, 2026· Special Education

New Federal Data Highlights Growing Enrollment of Students with Disabilities and Persistent Disciplinary Inequities

A significant and concerning trend has emerged within the nation’s public education system: the population of students identified with disabilities is rising steadily, yet these same students remain disproportionately subject to restrictive disciplinary practices, including physical restraint and seclusion. New data released by the U.S. Department of Education provides a sobering look at the experiences…

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October 19, 2026· Inclusive Education

New Federal Data Highlights Rising Number of Students with Disabilities Amid Disproportionate Rates of Restraint, Seclusion, and Discipline

A growing percentage of students enrolled in the nation’s public school system are identified as having disabilities, according to newly released federal data, and these children continue to face a disproportionately high likelihood of experiencing physical restraint, seclusion, and other forms of exclusionary discipline compared to their non-disabled peers. The findings are part of the…

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October 19, 2026· Learning Disabilities

New Federal Data Reveals Rising Enrollment of Students with Disabilities and Persistent Disparities in Restraint, Seclusion, and Discipline

A growing number of students in the nation’s public school system are identified as having disabilities, according to comprehensive new data released by the federal government, yet these children continue to face disproportionately high rates of physical restraint, seclusion, and other forms of exclusionary discipline compared to their non-disabled peers. The findings are part of…

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October 19, 2026· Learning Disabilities

New Federal Data Highlights Rising Enrollment of Students with Disabilities and Persistent Disparities in School Discipline

A growing percentage of children enrolled in the nation’s public school system are identified as having disabilities, according to comprehensive new federal data that also underscores a troubling reality: these vulnerable students face disproportionately higher rates of physical restraint, seclusion, and other exclusionary forms of discipline compared to their non-disabled peers. The findings are part…

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October 18, 2026· Special Education

‘Mason’s Law’: New Missouri Legislation Aims to Protect Drivers with Disabilities During Traffic Stops

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A routine traffic stop is a high-stress scenario for any motorist, but for Mason Ott, it nearly became a fatal misunderstanding. Ten months after a terrifying encounter with law enforcement, his mother, Megan Brown, still finds herself overwhelmed with emotion when reflecting on the fragility of that afternoon. It was the…

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October 18, 2026· Inclusive Education

Decatur Couple Expands Advocacy for Adults with Developmental Disabilities by Launching College-Like Day Program

DECATUR, Ala. — For many families navigating the public education system, the transition to adulthood for a child with developmental disabilities brings a sudden and profound shift. Classrooms, daily routines, structured social circles, and vital support networks often vanish overnight, leaving young adults isolated at home and caregivers searching desperately for viable alternatives. To help…

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October 13, 2026· Special Education

New Savings Accounts Offer Financial Boost, but Pose Risks for Families of Children with Disabilities

A recently launched federal initiative designed to promote long-term financial security for American children has sparked significant concern among disability advocates and policy experts. While the introduction of "Trump Accounts"—tax-advantaged investment vehicles that became available this July—is being hailed as a potential boon for families looking to build a financial nest egg for their children,…

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October 13, 2026· Learning Disabilities

New "Trump Accounts" Offer Financial Boost for Families, But Experts Warn of Risks for Children with Disabilities

Special savings accounts that recently debuted may be a boon for families across the country, but policy experts and disability advocates are warning that without careful planning and crucial legislative updates, these financial instruments could severely compromise access to vital disability benefits as children age into adulthood. The newly created Trump Accounts, which officially became…

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