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Who gets to speak for mothers of autistic children? (The 19th News)

Aluminum in vaccines not linked to autism, other health problems (Univ. of Minnesota CIDRAP)

OPINION: Profound Autism Is Difficult Enough Without This Debunked Method (The New York Times)

Minnesota Senate passes measure to ensure people with disabilities don’t lose services when providers are accused of fraud (Kare11.com)

Many Minnesotans rely on programs under scrutiny for fraud (Star Tribune)

Minnesota Legislature passes office of inspector general bill aimed at preventing fraud (News from the States)

Republicans Claim Widespread Food Stamp Fraud. What’s Missing: Hard Evidence. (Mother Jones)

U.S. Rep Rob Menendez seeks hotline for caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities (Hudson County View)

Support Cracks for Bill Banning 24-Hour Home Care Shifts (The City)

Private schools, public dollars: A staggering racial gap in NYC special ed tuition payments (Chalkbeat)

Best Buddies Launches Its First Inclusive Living Community in NYC in Collaboration With Future Centered Care (Best Buddies/Future Centered Care)

CT lawmakers approve caregiver tax credit (NHPR)

Colorado overhauls school oversight for students with disabilities (Fox21news.com)

Colorado Medicaid cuts pose concerns for locals with disabilities (The Daily Sentinel)

Family caregiving inflicts emotional, financial toll, new US News survey finds (McKnights Home Care)

For Texans with disabilities, voting can take weeks — or be out of reach (Texas Public Radio)