Disability Scoop

For a decade, disability advocates led a concerted effort to stomp out use of the word "retard." Now they're concerned that the language appears to be making a comeback.

Disney is set to release a movie centering on the experience of a sixth grader with cerebral palsy who's nonverbal, uses a wheelchair and is pursuing an inclusive education.

Several hundred protested outside the headquarters of Uber and Lyft accusing the companies of illegally denying rides to people who are blind and their service animals.

People with disabilities are poised to be a powerful voting bloc in the upcoming election, but issues important to this population are getting little attention, advocates say.

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One of the complex consequences of school shootings is young children — including some with disabilities — are increasingly facing criminal repercussions for language deemed threatening.

Uber is rolling out new features to assist riders with disabilities and is adding training for drivers to help better accommodate them.

The nationwide teacher shortage is well documented. But another category of school workers — special education assistants — is also in alarmingly short supply.

Wilson Barron has cerebral palsy and is nonverbal, but with determination and a strong support team, he's an integral part of the Braves gameday staff, hyping up fans and helping people find their seats.

Medicaid programs nationwide are supposed to offer a basic menu of services to children with developmental disabilities, but some states have been skirting these responsibilities. Now, federal officials are amping up pressure to comply.