Developmental Disability News with a Focus on NYS

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Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from firing workers during government shutdown (AP)

What the Shutdown Means for SNAP & Other Programs  (AAPD)

Jefferson Parish in Louisiana to install cameras in all special ed classrooms under new law  (Nola.com)

Disability groups urge against assessment and accountability waivers

KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust: Tylenol-Autism Link and Vaccine Policies

Debunking 3 claims about Tylenol after White House links drug’s use in pregnancy to autism (ABC News)

A Furious Debate Over Autism’s Causes Leaves Parents Grasping for Answers (New York Times)

RFK Jr. suggests circumcision is linked to autism. Here’s what experts say. They say “no.” (CBS News)

Autism Is Not a Single Condition and Has No Single Cause, Scientists Conclude (Wired)

NYS education leaders say more supports after high school needed for students with disabilities (WXXI News)

Debating New York’s CDPAP changes (Rochester Beacon)

N.J. is worst in America at putting kids with disabilities in regular classes. Here’s why that may change.  (nj.com)

Oregon is the first state to be ‘Accessibility Verified’ by platform for travelers with disabilities (KLCC Oregon)

‘Accessible’ Playgrounds Not Always Inclusive Enough in Maryland  (Disability Scoop)

Idaho Medicaid cuts could force disability providers to close. The state wants to exempt services. (Idaho Capital Sun)

‘Catastrophic’ service cuts for Arizona kids with disabilities on hold (ABC 15)

Supreme Court To Weigh How Intellectual Disability Is Defined  (Disability Scoop)

OPINION: Seniors with Disabilities: Caring for a Unique Population (Healthcare Business Today)