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Disability Support & Independent Living
U.S. Department of Education Special Education Chief Resigns Amid Controversial Agency Overhaul and Staff Transfers
Leadership Stability Crumbles as Major Structural Shifts Begin The top special education official at the U.S. Department of Education has…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
The Current State of Wheelchair Air Travel Regulations and the Impact of the Department of Transportation Enforcement Pause
In late 2024, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) finalized a landmark rule intended to address the long-standing grievances…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
Lawsuit Challenges Connecticut Department of Developmental Services Over Strict IQ Cutoff Rules for Disability Support
Families and disability advocates in Connecticut are sounding the alarm over what they describe as an arbitrary and outdated bureaucratic…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
Leadership Vacuum Deepens as U.S. Education Department Reshuffles Special Education and Civil Rights Divisions Amid Interagency Outsourcing Plans
The leadership structure of federal special education oversight has been thrown into sudden turmoil following the unexpected resignation of Kelly…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
Justice Department Switches Sides in Landmark Legal Battle to Eliminate Community-Based Disability Rights Rules
In a stunning reversal that has sent shockwaves through the civil rights community, the federal government has abruptly changed sides…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
U.S. Department of Justice Extends Deadlines for State and Local Government Website and App Accessibility
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially announced a significant postponement of the compliance deadlines for state and local…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Delayed Enforcement of Wheelchair Air Travel Rule Leaves Travelers Facing Familiar Challenges
In late 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) finalized a significant rule aimed at enhancing the air travel experience…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
Justice Department Faces Scrutiny Over Potential Delay of Landmark ADA Website Accessibility Rule
New regulations designed to dramatically expand the accessibility of state and local government online services under the Americans with Disabilities…
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