Court Rules Florida Must Stop Putting Disabled Children in Nursing Homes
A Justice Department lawsuit against Florida for institutionalizing children with complex medical conditions in [...]
Federal Judge Orders NYC to Fix Special Ed Quagmire
A directive has been given by a Manhattan federal judge: The nation's largest school [...]
Takeaways from the Special Education Legislative Summit 2023
The annual Special Education Legislative Summit (SELS), held this year July 9-12 in Washington, [...]
More News to Know for Week Ending July 22, 2023
A New York special ed teacher charged with enticing a student into sexual activity, [...]
From Adapted Riding to Hippotherapy, Your Guide to Equine-Assisted Services
Welcome to The Boost's first-ever list of Equine-Assisted Services! Its focus: the New York [...]
Walmart’s Back-to-School Strategy Includes Sensory-Friendly Hours
In bad news, Walmart wants you to start thinking about back-to-school supplies. (The company [...]
All About ReelAbilities Stream, a Just-Launched Streamer Focused on Disability
ReelAbilities Stream, a brand-new service featuring films celebrating the lives and stories of people [...]
More News to Know for Week Ending July 15, 2023
Children were more likely to be diagnosed with developmental disabilities during the Covid-19 pandemic [...]
Your Guide to Disability Pride Month (and Yes, There Is One!)
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against [...]
How the Landmark Olmstead Ruling Is Being Enforced Today
June 22, 2023, was the 24th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Olmstead [...]