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October 6, 2026· Learning Disabilities

Decatur Non-Profit Leaders Launch Innovative College-Style Day Program for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

DECATUR, Ala. — A Decatur couple who operate a local non-profit thrift store dedicated to employing adults with developmental disabilities are expanding their mission this month with the launch of a comprehensive, college-like day program. The new initiative is designed to focus heavily on continuing education, social development, and hands-on job training, filling a critical…

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October 5, 2026· Special Education

From Classroom Volunteer to Professional Educator: A New Pipeline for Chicago Schools

For years, Maria Johnson was a familiar, quiet presence in the hallways of Chicago Public Schools. As a dedicated volunteer parent, she slipped into classrooms to act as an extra pair of hands, helping students sound out difficult words and providing the kind of individual attention that busy teachers sometimes struggle to distribute among dozens…

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October 5, 2026· Learning Disabilities

National Survey Reveals Severe Staffing Shortages and Impending Cuts Threaten Disability Services Across U.S.

Disability service providers across the United States are increasingly finding themselves forced to turn away new referrals and scale back critical programs as they grapple with an unrelenting workforce crisis. With massive, unprecedented funding cuts looming on the horizon, industry leaders and administrators report that they see no relief in sight for a system that…

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October 5, 2026· Learning Disabilities

FEMA to Reinstate Disaster Training Focused on People with Disabilities Following GAO Report

The nation’s top emergency response agency has announced that it will bring back specialized training on meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities during disasters, reversing a policy decision that halted the curriculum more than a year ago. The Federal Emergency Management Agency removed the training from its official curriculum in response to various executive…

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October 5, 2026· Learning Disabilities

Federal Government Settles With States to Strip Community Integration Rules for People With Disabilities

In a legal development that civil rights advocates are calling a profound betrayal, the federal government has agreed to a settlement that will eliminate regulatory requirements mandating that individuals with disabilities be served in community settings. The decision, approved by a federal judge late last week, brings an end to a protracted legal battle and…

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October 2, 2026· Special Education

Federal Initiative Launches $51 Million Effort to Expand Dental Care for Children with Developmental Disabilities

By Shaun Heasley | September 25, 2026 In a significant push to address long-standing gaps in medical equity, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced this week a major new federal initiative aimed at bolstering dental care access for children living with developmental disabilities. The program, which represents a $51 million investment,…

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October 2, 2026· Learning Disabilities

Wrigley Field Becomes First Major League Baseball Stadium Named a Certified Autism Center

Historic Wrigley Field, the legendary home of the Chicago Cubs, has officially achieved a major milestone in sports accessibility by becoming the first Major League Baseball stadium to be designated as a Certified Autism Center. The announcement, made jointly by the historic baseball franchise and the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards, marks…

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October 1, 2026· Learning Disabilities

Federal Judge Steps In as Millions in Education Research Funds Hang in the Balance

For months, advocacy groups, educators, and researchers have harbored mounting concerns that the U.S. Department of Education could allow millions of dollars earmarked for special education research to lapse permanently. Now, a federal judge is stepping into the fray to demand accountability and transparency from the federal agency. U.S. District Judge Allison D. Burroughs is…

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September 30, 2026· Child Welfare and Advocacy

Children’s Defense Fund-California to Host Long Beach Forum on Decade of Education Equity Advocacy

LONG BEACH, CA — Building upon a comprehensive review of grassroots organizing and educational reform over the past ten years, the Children’s Defense Fund-California (CDF-CA) is preparing to host a pivotal community gathering this week. On Friday, October 2, 2026, the organization will welcome local families, educators, and regional advocates to “Rising Together: A Parent…

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September 30, 2026· Learning Disabilities

From Sundance to the Big Screen: How Filmmaker Liz Sargent Turned Her Family’s Caregiving Journey Into the Feature Film ‘Take Me Home’

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

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