May 5, 2022 | Main Line Today
Spurred by an assault on their son, the Baileys started a legislative campaign advocating for safer workplaces for employees with disabilities.
A Chester County Family Fights for the Rights of Those with Disabilities
Bill to improve federal benefits for the elderly, blind and disabled may herald broader reform, Sen. Sherrod Brown says
May 4, 2022 | CNBC
U.S. Senators from Ohio have introduced a bipartisan bill that would raise asset limits for those who receive Social Security benefits. The proposed bill would provide not only a one-time increase, but would allow for annual, inflation-based increases.
Top Companies Seek Workers With Autism
May 4, 2022 | Disability Scoop
A job portal specifically designed for recruiting neurodivergent job seekers launched with position listings from major employers with neurodiversity hiring programs.
Hospitals note a person’s intellectual disability only 20% of the time, so they don’t adjust their care
May 3, 2022 | The Conversation
Researchers at the University of New South Wales Sydney have found that Australians with disabilities are underserved by hospitals that fail to recognize intellectual disability in health records.
LGBTQ youth with autism 50% more likely to attempt suicide, survey finds
April 30, 2022 | Axios
A study of about 35,00 LGBTQ youth conducted by the Trevor Project found that those with autism diagnoses reported high rates of anxiety and depression.