Developmental Disability News with a Focus on NYS

More News for Week Ending April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025
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HHS firings undermine federal government’s ability to care for vulnerable Americans (Stat/paywall)

RFK Jr. Moves to Close Administration For Community Living (Mother Jones)

Judge partially blocks NY health department’s CDPAP transition (Times Union)

John Mannion’s first bill would block Trump from dismantling special ed programs (Syracuse.com)

New Yorkers living with disability face a crisis. We have to protect them | Opinion ((lohud.com)

Disability advocates call on NJ Gov. Murphy to reverse proposed cuts to Centers for Independent Living (WPIX)

Colorado schools could soon be required to screen K-3 students for dyslexia (Chalkbeat)

Gov. Newsom releases California’s ‘Master Plan’ to support people with developmental disabilities (Times of San Diego)

K-12 schools must sign certification against DEI to receive federal money, administration says (AP)

How the Education Department helps students with disabilities get an education (NPR)

Democrat senators probe Trump administration on the future of special education in the US (USA Today)

A Texas Student was Kneed in the Face by a School Cop: Her Civil Rights Case is One of Thousands That May Never Be Resolved (The 74 Million)

Immigration Crackdowns Disrupt the Caregiving Industry. Families Pay the Price. (KFF Health News)

Bradley International Airport in Conn. becomes first to earn Autism Double-Checked certification (WWLP)