NYS HCBS wavier renewed, some studies suggest autistic people are more likely to have eating disorders, and more developmental disability news for week ending Oct. 4, 2024.
New York
Comprehensive Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver Renewed It became effective Oct. 1, 2024, for a five-year period through September 2029.
Blue envelopes in NY cars are raising law enforcement awareness about autism Broome County Sheriff’s Department joins the growing initiative. (pressconnects.com)
A $15,000 grant will help families in Staten Island get autism services CrimsonRise was awarded a grant to create scholarships so that non-speaking autistic children can receive Spelling to Communicate services. (SIlive.com)
Westchester advocates lose bid to force Lyft to offer more wheelchair-accessible vehicles (AOL)
NY Lego resale store honored for providing jobs for people with disabilities Brick It Again in Valley Cottage, operated by Jawonio, is being given the 2024 Program Innovation Award from CP of New York State. (lohud.com)
Outside of New York
NJ wants new penalties to fight abuse in group homes for people with disabilities Group homes for New Jerseyans with developmental disabilities could face a bevy of new regulations under legislation introduced in Trenton. (Northjersey.com)
Conn. Organization aims to increase employment for people with intellectual disabilities The Dept. of Aging and Disability Services/Bureau of Rehab Services and other local orgs partner to create AllWorkCT. (NBCconnecticut.com)
New Oregon program pays parents to care for kids with intensive medical, behavioral needs — but few can access it The rollout for the Children’s Extraordinary Needs program has exposed major limitations. (Investigate West)
$9M special ed fund to address failures from Flint water crisis The agreement establishes a Special Education Fund to cover special ed and related services, paid for in large part by the State of Michigan. (Detroit News)
Michigan’s vulnerable students continue to miss school at higher rates than peers Post-pandemic, students with disabilities and economically disadvantaged students were chronically absent at a rate notably higher than statewide average. (Chalkbeat.org)
Overcrowded classrooms in Ohio a ‘nightmare’ for kids with autism “Are we always going to have to fight for them to get the education that they deserve?” (spectrumnews1.com)
Missourians with disabilities and seniors could lose at-home care under new eligibility algorithm The assistance is part of Medicaid’s home and community based services program. Can any state get this right? (Missouri Independent)
SSI
This disabled woman built a career. A federal program that helped now penalizes her In yet another instance of SSI’s out-of-date, overly complex rules, one women lost access to crucial medical coverage when her paycheck kicked her out of the program. (NPR)
(Also: See “Entertainment” below, for the View‘s interview with the star and director of Patrice: The Movie!)
Autism
Senate Punts On Autism Act Lawmakers approved a short-term extension of the nation’s primary autism law, but the path to renewing the measure, which includes nearly $2 billion for the developmental disability, could be rockier than expected. (Disability Scoop)
Some studies suggest autistic people and those with ADHD are more likely to have eating disorders. Here’s why (The Conversation)
Education
The Students Who Are Overlooked by Most AI Tools A new report points out that most AI technologies are not developed based on the needs of students with disabilities. (Education Week)
New unified robotics program promotes inclusivity between students, school districts The program in Pennsylvania creates teams that integrate neurotypical and neurodiverse students who will work together with the goal of winning a December competition. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Daily Living
More Restrooms Have Adult-Size Changing Tables To Help People With Disabilities A new federal law will mandate them in many airports in coming years, and states can adopt building codes that call for them. (KFF Health News)
Entertainment
‘Patrice: The Movie’ stars and director talk new documentary And on over on ABC’s The View, Whoopi Goldberg described the documentary as shining “a much-needed light on the next phase of marriage equality: People with disabilities.” The film explores the SSI marriage penalty. (abcnews.go.com)
