How to find autism-friendly colleges, a national shortage of special ed classroom assistants and more developmental disability news to know for the week ending Oct. 18, 2024.
New York
Opinion: NY ABLE celebrates seven-year anniversary I’m including this as a reminder that savings don’t have to jeopardize public benefits. (City & State)
RISE Life Services Opens New Day Hab Center in Suffolk County (Long Island Press)
How NYC high school admissions process sorts kids by race, poverty, disability (Chalkbeat)
Outside of New York
Judge halts Robert Roberson execution minutes before death sentence. Despite flawed forensic testimony, an autistic father — whose perceived unemotional behavior was deemed inappropriate by police officers and others — has been on death row.
After 304 days in the ER, Maine girl finally gets a home The stay highlights the severe shortage in services for children with disabilities. (Portland Press Herald)
Disability advocate group working to serve Helene victims after Asheville office damaged When one local Arc office was destroyed, another stepped in. (wral.com)
N.M. Health Care Authority must provide in-home nursing services to children with life-threatening illnesses So says the law. (SantaFeNewMexican.com)
College
How to Find Autism-Friendly Colleges (USnews.com)
New Programs Create Opportunities for Students Who Have I/DDI Dallas College coordinates accommodations and support for students with disabilities to ensure equal access to programs and services. (TexasMetroNews.com)
Education
With Record Special Ed Enrollment, Schools Face ‘Dire’ Shortage Of Trained Staff Special ed assistants are highly sought after, according to school leaders and staffing agencies. (Disability Scoop)
Election
Voters with disabilities are feeling ignored by presidential candidates: Report Issues range from inaccessible campaign materials to Trump’s discriminatory statements. (ABC News)
Autism
Sensory-Friendly Halloween for Autistic Children A how-to guide. (Autism Parenting Magazine)
Reframing How We View Neurodivergent Children (Psychology Today)
Disability Discrimination
Suit Over Gender Dysphoria Could Dismantle New Disability Rules I found this 17 state lawsuit — led by Texas — pretty scary. “The attack is really about the regulatory process of the federal government, and this will impact almost every interaction that a disabled person has with the services and supports that they receive.” (Mother Jones)
HCBS
New Report on Home and Community-based Services It’s from the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. (Capitol Connection)
Opinion
Why Does Philanthropy Keep Overlooking Disability Funding? (Philanthropy.com)
Inclusion
Tears As Little Girl in Wheelchair Finally Sees a Barbie Who Looks Like Her “Seeing a Barbie in a wheelchair lights up Dallas’ day.” (Newsweek)
Travel
These Apps Help People With Disabilities Travel More Easily They offer an array of info about accessible and inclusive locations, from ramps and sensory needs to gender neutral restrooms. (Wired)
Entertainment
SAG-AFTRA Steps Up Advocacy Efforts for Disabled Performers With ‘Time to Get Real’ Video Series (Variety)
On Creating Nuanced Depictions Of Neurodivergence Onscreen Once More, Like Rain Man follows a young actress on the spectrum as she auditions for “the limited, stereotypical roles for neurodivergent creatives.” (Deadline)
Takeaways From the Christopher Reeve Documentary ‘Super/Man’ Perhaps the most relatable: Money is a problem even for Superman when it comes to at-home medical care, with Reeve’s having costed $400,000 annually. (New York Times)
