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October 11, 2026· Learning Disabilities

New Federal Savings Program Offers Promising Start for Children, But Experts Warn of Hidden Risks for Individuals with Disabilities

Special savings accounts that recently debuted may be a boon for families seeking to build long-term financial security, but policy experts are issuing sharp warnings that without careful, proactive planning, these funds could seriously compromise access to critical disability benefits as children age into adulthood. The newly created Trump Accounts, which officially became available in…

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October 11, 2026· Inclusive Education

New Federal Savings Program Poses Hidden Risks for Children with Disabilities, Experts Warn

Special savings accounts that recently debuted may be a boon for families seeking to build long-term financial security, but policy experts are issuing urgent warnings that, without careful planning and proactive management, these accounts could inadvertently jeopardize access to critical government disability benefits. The newly created federal investment vehicles, known as Trump Accounts, became available…

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October 10, 2026· Special Education

New Federal Savings Program for Children Raises Disability Benefits Concerns

A recently launched federal initiative designed to boost financial stability for American families is sparking significant alarm among disability advocates. While the newly debuted "Trump Accounts"—tax-advantaged investment vehicles introduced this past July—offer a promising path toward long-term wealth accumulation for many children, experts warn that the program’s current structure could inadvertently jeopardize the critical safety…

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October 9, 2026· Inclusive Education

New Federal Savings Program Poses Hidden Risks to Disability Benefits, Experts Warn

Special savings accounts recently introduced to help families build long-term financial security could inadvertently jeopardize vital government benefits for children with disabilities, policy experts are warning. While the newly established investment vehicles offer a promising start for many households, advocates stress that without meticulous planning and timely intervention, the program could lead to the loss…

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October 6, 2026· Special Education

Thousands of Legal Noncitizens Lose Medicaid Coverage as Federal Policy Shifts Take Effect

MINNEAPOLIS — For Niraphanh Insomphou, the transition to life in the United States has been a journey spanning nearly four decades. Like thousands of other Minnesotans, her family arrived in the state during the 1970s, having fled the upheaval in Laos to seek a safer, more stable future. While her siblings integrated into the fabric…

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October 6, 2026· Special Education

Federal Medicaid Cuts Leave Thousands of Vulnerable Noncitizens in Minnesota Facing Health Care Crisis

MINNEAPOLIS — For nearly four decades, Niraphanh Insomphou has called Minnesota home. Like many in the state’s vibrant immigrant community, her family arrived in the 1970s seeking refuge after fleeing conflict in Laos. While her siblings eventually navigated the complex path to U.S. citizenship, Insomphou—who lives with profound intellectual and developmental disabilities and is unable…

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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 5, 2026· Inclusive Education

Proposed Changes to Key Federal Health Survey Threaten Major Undercount of Americans with Developmental Disabilities, Advocates Warn

A proposed federal overhaul of a critical nationwide health survey is drawing sharp criticism from advocacy groups and researchers who warn that the changes could trigger a drastic undercount of Americans living with developmental disabilities. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is currently pursuing major modifications to the 2028 version of the National…

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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 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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