Another reshuffling of administrative staff overseeing special ed in New York City, scientists hypothesize that a neanderthal community cared for a child with Down syndrome, and more news for the week ending June 28, 2024.

New York

NYC schools restructuring: A new deputy chancellor for students with disabilities, English learners (Chalkbeat)

City of Buffalo restructures Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities (wgrz.com)

Beyond New York

Complaint filed following allegations of disability discrimination in CT school districts (wfsb.com)

After Meeting With Advocates, Pennsylvania State Police Unveils Informational Card For People With Autism (media.pa.gov)

Maryland brothers put a face on autism for police (Washington Post)

Class action complaint accuses Tennessee Department of Children’s Services of abusing disabled kids (Tennessee Lookout)

Baltimore County is aiming to enhance safety for kids with cognitive disabilities. Here’s how. (CBS News)

Neanderthals

Fossil Suggests Neanderthals Cared For Child With Down Syndrome (Disability Scoop)

Dept. of Justice

Thousands with disabilities subjected to segregation in these three states (USA Today)