New autism study could lead to a more objective diagnostic tool, the fed weighs a change to the Subminimum Wage Program and more developmental disability news for the week ending July 12, 2024.

New York

Spotlight: Disability and Employment in New York City Disability incidence rates are below that of the U.S., but employment outcomes tend to be worse. (NYC Comptroller Office)

Advocates hope trial forces Lyft to provide more wheelchair-accessible vehicles A class-action lawsuit goes to trial Monday in federal court in White Plains. (lohud.com)

Outside of New York

New alert in Kansas aims to help find lost adults with intellectual disabilities The process makes it quicker to coordinate efforts between law enforcement, media outlets and other entities. (wibw.com)

History of SC State Hospital being told through ‘people, not patients’ Able South Carolina’s project uncovers the stories of people institutionalized at a sprawling campus in Columbia. (scdailygazette.com)

Autism

Children With Autism Carry Unique Gut Flora, Study Finds The research may lead to a more objective diagnostic tool. (New York Times)

Study Warns Against Too Much Autism Intervention (Disability Scoop)

How this family traveled the world with their autistic son (USA Today)

A mission to empower the autism community through fashion This mother and son discuss their Blue Runway for Autism fashion shows. (ABC News)

Subminimum Wage

Feds Weigh Changes to Subminimum Wage Program (Disability Scoop)

Policing

Podcast: Arrest Rates Among K-12 Students Widen When Race, Gender, and Disability Status Overlap (gao.gov)

AI

L.A. Schools Probe Charges Its Hyped, Now-Defunct AI Chatbot Misused Student Data A cautionary tale given AI’s growing and sometimes controversial role in special ed. (The74million.org)

Entertainment

66% of Audiences Are ‘Unsatisfied’ With Disability and Mental Health Representation in Entertainment The survey also found that 40% of all audiences are “very likely” to recommend a show if it showcases authentic representations of disability or mental health conditions. (Variety)

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in L.A. hosts first disability workshop for Disability Pride Month Glad to read this, representation matters! (Beverlypress.com)