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Developmental Disability News with a Focus on NYS

The Best Developmental Disability Podcasts for Learning, Venting and Sharing

The Boost’s Best Podcasts list is a way to discover the conversations and people who know exactly what parents, caregivers and self-advocates are going through. Ranging from let-it-all-out takes on raising children with disabilities to what an inclusive education can actually look like, there’s sure to be a podcast you’ll enjoy. If you know of […]

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Pa. Gov. Shapiro signs orders to bolster disability services, data protections (WESA)

Inside Trump’s 3.5% budget boost for special education (K-12 Dive)

Explainer from on the President’s FY 2027 Budget (NCIL)

The Digital Accessibility Deadline Is Here. Schools Aren’t Ready. (EdSurge)

Medicaid fraud at Minnesota autism centers was said to be rampant. Two people have been charged. (Star Tribune)

Minnesota’s plan to fight fraud underway as federal Medicaid money remains frozen (MPR News)

Kentucky auditor claims Medicaid fraud; Beshear pushes back (WASS 11)

For People With Autism, Can Restaurant Kitchens Be a Haven? (The New York Times)

Does Tylenol Increase Autism Risk? A New Study Has Answers (MedPage Today)

Florida sits on millions in unspent funds for disability care while thousands wait (Fox News 13)

Florida caregivers struggle amid disability services waitlist: ‘No one should ever experience this’ (Fox 13)

CT governor backs off plan to sunset Community First Choice home care program (CTmirror.com)

A bill explores making NH a ‘technology first’ state on disability. Here’s what that means. (New Hampshire Bulletin)

STUDY: Parents of Kids With Neurodevelopmental Disorders May Face Greater Heart Risk (MedPage Today)

Rent Will Get a Majority Neurodiverse, Disabled NYC Staging (Playbill)