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October 1, 2026· Inclusive Education

Disability Service Providers Face Unprecedented Closures and Cuts Amid Deepening Staffing Crisis and Medicaid Cuts

Disability service providers across the United States are finding themselves forced into an impossible corner, actively turning away new referrals, scaling back vital programs, and struggling to maintain daily operations. With massive funding cuts looming large on the horizon and a relentless labor shortage gripping the nation, leaders within the sector report that they see…

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September 30, 2026· Assistive Technology

Empowering Advocacy: The 2026 Assistive Technology and Disability Awareness Calendar Moves Beyond Static Lists

As the global community looks ahead to 2026, the Assistive Technology (AT) sector continues to center its mission on what matters most: access, inclusion, and sustained innovation. Yet, industry stakeholders increasingly recognize that behind the complex software algorithms, mobility devices, and digital interfaces lies a deeply human narrative. This human side of technology encompasses the…

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September 29, 2026· Special Education

Oregon State Capitol Installs Universal Changing Table, Marking a Victory for Disability Dignity

SALEM, Ore. — Near the conclusion of a sweeping, $598 million multi-year renovation of the Oregon State Capitol, a modest yet profoundly significant addition has been unveiled. Tucked into an accessible restroom on the building’s main floor, a newly installed universal changing table is now providing a long-awaited measure of dignity for Oregonians living with…

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September 24, 2026· Child Development

New Study Links Congenital TORCH Infections to Significantly Higher Risks of Autism and Intellectual Disability

A comprehensive new study conducted by researchers at the Karolinska Institutet has identified a significant association between rare, maternally transmitted infections during pregnancy and an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood. The findings, published in the prestigious journal JAMA Pediatrics, shed new light on the long-term impact of congenital infections—specifically those classified as TORCH…

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September 23, 2026· Inclusive Education

From Sundance to the Silver Screen: Liz Sargent’s ‘Take Me Home’ Offers an Intimate Portrait of Caregiving and Disability in America

ORLANDO, Fla. — Many films draw profound inspiration from a filmmaker’s life, but few offer quite as intimate, unfiltered, and personal a glimpse into a family’s reality as Liz Sargent’s narrative feature-length film, “Take Me Home.” For Sargent, who grew up as one of seven children adopted by her parents alongside four biological children, the…

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September 22, 2026· Assistive Technology

Not Just Another List: Introducing The 2026 Disability Awareness & AT Calendar

Observing specialized awareness days throughout the year serves a much greater purpose than simply marking a date on an office schedule or posting a routine corporate statement. It represents a vital exercise in amplification. These designated moments provide a platform to listen intently to the voices of individuals living with cerebral palsy, blindness, spinal muscular…

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September 22, 2026· Special Education

Promised Freedom, Found Rejection: Texas Families Struggle to Use Disability Vouchers

DALLAS — For Shundelon Ross, the prospect of a school voucher felt like the turning point she had been searching for. Her 5-year-old son, who is on the autism spectrum, had already cycled through seven different educational environments. Each time, she held onto the hope that the next one would finally be the right fit.…

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September 22, 2026· Inclusive Education

New Credit Union Aimed at the Disability Community Set to Launch Next Year

A first-of-its-kind financial institution specifically built from the ground up to meet the unique needs of people with disabilities nationwide and those who support them is currently in the works, promising to bridge a longstanding gap in economic inclusion. Slated to open next year, the forthcoming institution will be known as the Artichoke Credit Union.…

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