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WEBHow A Man Took $100 Million From Special Needs Trusts, Records Say. In all, more than 1,600 trust funds were either drained or are missing money, according to court records. They belonged to children with Down syndrome and other disabilities. September 4, 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.
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.
Autism Moms Have Stress Similar To Combat Soldiers - Disability …
WEBNov 10, 2009 · Mothers of adolescents and adults with autism experience chronic stress comparable to combat soldiers and struggle with frequent fatigue and work interruptions, new research finds. These moms also spend significantly more time caregiving than moms of those without disabilities. Researchers followed a …
Beauty Queen With Autism Makes Miss America History
WEBJan 15, 2013 · Wineman, an 18-year-old from Cut Bank, Mont., made history this weekend as the first person with autism to compete in the 92-year-old beauty pageant. Though she did not become Miss America, Wineman was chosen as “America’s Choice” after beating out the other 52 contestants in an online vote that took place in …
Walmart Altering Disability Employment Policy
WEBNov 19, 2019 · In its suit, the EEOC alleged that Walmart violated the Americans with Disabilities Act which requires that employees with disabilities be provided reasonable accommodation, which can include reassignment to a vacant position. Walmart will pay $80,000 to Resendez as part of the settlement agreement. In addition, the …
‘Retarded’ Comedy Routine Pulled From Showtime - Disability Scoop
WEBJun 9, 2016 · Gary Owen met with four self-advocates this week in Washington, D.C. after agreeing to yank a portion of his 2015 Showtime special called “Gary Owen: I Agree With Myself,” which remains available via On Demand. As part of the 75-minute program, Owen discussed his “retarded” cousin Tina and spoke of her contracting a sexually transmitted ...
Ginsburg Remembered For Impact On Disability Rights
WEBSep 22, 2020 · Best known for standing up for women’s rights, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg also played an outsized role in ensuring the rights of people with disabilities, advocates say. Most notably, Ginsburg, who died Friday at the age of 87, wrote the majority opinion in the landmark 1999 ruling in Olmstead v. L.C. The decision affirmed ...
Barbie To Roll Out Dolls With Disabilities
WEBFeb 12, 2019 · Mattel will introduce Barbie dolls with disabilities later this year. (Mattel) Barbie dolls are available with various skin tones, body types, eye colors and hair styles. Now, for the first time, the toy store staple will feature dolls with disabilities. Toymaker Mattel said it will introduce a Barbie doll that uses a wheelchair and another ...