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WEBDisney Fans With Disabilities Irate Over Pass Changes: ‘We Had The Worst Day Ever There’. A variety of individuals said they feel betrayed by Disney, known for its inclusivity, and are reconsidering patronizing its parks after changes to the Disability Access Service pass. September 11, 2024.
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WEBFBI Wants To Hear From Victims Of Special Needs Trust Fund That Lost $100 Million. After a nonprofit reported $100 million missing from 1,500 trust funds for people with profound injuries and disabilities, the FBI is reaching out to victims as part of a criminal investigation. September 17, 2024.
Ranking Names States With Best Disability Services
WEBOct 3, 2016 · The best Medicaid service systems for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are found in Arizona, Vermont, New Hampshire, Michigan and Hawaii, according to the annual Case for Inclusion report released by United Cerebral Palsy. This is the fifth year that Arizona has taken the number one spot on the list.
JCPenney Unveils Clothing Aimed At Kids With Disabilities
WEBJul 15, 2021 · JCPenney said its new private brand Thereabouts, which is being released this week, is designed to be an “inclusive line of kids apparel that celebrates diversity of shapes, sizes, styles and abilities.”. The collection includes a line of adaptive clothing that’s aimed at kids with sensory, dexterity or mobility needs. The apparel has ...
Ranking Lists Best Cities For People With Disabilities
WEBOct 4, 2021 · Cities were evaluated across three broad categories — economy, quality of life and health care. Certain factors like the employment rate and median earnings for people with disabilities, the percentage of residents who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and the population of people with disabilities were given extra weight.
Ranking Names Best Cities For People With Special Needs
WEBOct 11, 2018 · An analysis of more than 180 cities across the country is zeroing in on the best places to live for people with disabilities. For the fifth year in a row, Overland Park, Kan. tops the list followed by South Burlington, Vt., Sioux Falls, S.D., Scottsdale, Ariz., and Columbia, Md. The annual ranking comes from WalletHub, a personal finance ...
Obama Signs Bill Replacing 'Mental Retardation' With 'Intellectual ...
WEBOct 5, 2010 · President Barack Obama signed legislation Tuesday requiring the federal government to replace the term “mental retardation” with “intellectual disability” in many areas of government. The measure known as Rosa’s Law was approved unanimously by Congress before receiving the go-ahead from the president with little fanfare this week.
Biden Signs Stimulus Bill Sending Funds To Disability Community
WEBMar 12, 2021 · The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan signed Thursday provides the first major investment since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic a year ago in the hard-hit disability services system. The legislation includes $12.67 billion for Medicaid home- and community-based services over the next year. The funding will go …
Disney Sued Over Disability Access Policy
WEBApr 8, 2014 · Disney is facing allegations of discrimination, with a lawsuit charging that modifications to the company’s policy for accommodating people with disabilities at its theme parks violate the Americans with Disabilities Act. The lawsuit filed last week by mothers of 16 kids and young adults with developmental disabilities from …
Nike Unveils Hands-Free Sneakers For Those With Special Needs
WEBFeb 3, 2021 · The Nike GO FlyEase can be taken on and off without using hands. (Nike) With an eye toward making shoes even more accessible to people with disabilities, Nike is introducing a sneaker that can be taken on and off completely hands-free. The shoe known as the Nike GO FlyEase is part of Nike’s FlyEase collection of adaptive styles.
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