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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Project 2025 author and top Trump official: Special education protections and funding will remain (Chalkbeat)
Disability rights advocates in New York lay out priorities, call on lawmakers to stop ‘stalling’ (WXXI NPR)
To cut Medicaid budget, governor says Idaho could remove disability, dental services (Idaho Capital Sun)
‘We don’t need more to worry about’: Arizona’s disability community faces funding shortfall (ABC12.com)
Federal judge blocks USDA from cutting off SNAP funding in Minnesota (MPR News)
New disability support hub opens at Maryland Mall to help families access resources instantly (WMAR2 News)
$150 million wrongful death lawsuit filed after child with autism ‘secluded’ at Virginia Beach elementary school (13 News Now)
Absolutely Colorado: Black license plates generate $12M for Coloradans with disabilities (KRDO)
California leads suit to preserve U.S. Department of Ed (The Center Square)
Schools Brace for Mid-Year Cuts as ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Changes Begin (Education Week)
Study: Switching to Charter School Improves Performance for Special Ed Students (The 74).
How States Can Support Family Caregivers Under Medicaid’s Community Engagement Requirements (AARP)
STUDY: Payment Rates for Medicaid Home Care Ahead of the 2025 Reconciliation Law (KFF)
Taking a fresh look at definition of autism (The Harvard Gazette)
Barbie debuts autistic doll with sensory-sensitive, stimming features (USA Today)
RESOURCES
Glossary of Terms
An Excellent Glossary of Life Plan Terms from NYC FAIR
A Beginner’s Guide to the Confusing World of Disability Terminology
Health & Wellness
Know Someone Who Hates to Brush their Teeth? (Who Doesn’t?) Watch This Helpful Video
A Guide to Navigating Hospital Stays
Valentine’s Day Special: Sex Ed Resources for People with Disabilities
Recreation
Best NYS Museums for People with Developmental Disabilities
The Boost’s 2024 Westchester County Recreation Resource List (Children and Adults)
From Adapted Riding to Hippotherapy, Your Guide to Equine-Assisted Services
The Boost’s 2024 Summer Sleepaway Camp Special