A mother is seeking justice after her six-year-old daughter was killed on a school bus. “My daughter’s death could and should have been prevented,” said Najma Nash, Fazil […]
Texas family scrambles after their disabled child loses Medicaid
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Jodi Whites glanced through tears in […]
CDC finds ‘significant’ increase in developmental disorders among children
Listen to the article 3 minutes This audio is automatically generated, please let us know if you have any feedback. Dive Overview: According to the Centers for Disease […]
Key Facts about Students with Disabilities in the U.S. During Disability Pride Month
Approximately 7.3 million students with disabilities are educated in U.S. public K-12 schools, a number that has been growing over the past few decades. Students with disabilities, ages […]
Tax savings for parents with disabled children
Raising a child with a disability can be expensive. For example, the lifetime cost of raising a person with autism can be as much as $2.4 million, according […]
Parents of Children With Disabilities Struggle To Find Schools For Their Children
Noida and Prayagraj: Umar (14) has the dexterity and nimble feet required to play basketball, according to his parents and older brother. His school however cannot train him […]
Welfare of children with disabilities requires rights-based policies
From Policy Options. First published in Policy Options June 29, 2023 From Policy Options. First published in Policy Options June 29, 2023 In Canada, 850,000 children self-identify as […]
Study finds children with disabilities frequently face health care discrimination
Image © RyanJLane | iStock Health care discrimination has been proven to contribute to poor health outcomes, and studies have found that children with disabilities are often victims […]
Travelling with Disabilities: The Challenges of Accessible Travel
If you’ve spent any time on TikTok, you’ve probably seen videos of travelers blaming airlines for damaging their wheelchairs. This is an unfortunately widespread problem, but it’s just […]
Why hundreds of thousands of poor, disabled children are missing out on federal help
The closet under the stairs is Connor Biscan’s favorite place to hang out at his family’s home in Wilmington, Massachusetts. It’s filled with oversized stuffed animals, big balls […]