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Shaun Heasley

Shaun Heasley

Founder and Writer at Disability Scoop

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  • English
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  • Disabilities

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Residential Facilities Put Kids With IDD At Risk, Senate Investigators Say - Disability Scoop

In a scathing new report, U.S. Senate investigators say that residential treatment facilities serving children with developmental disabilities and other behavioral needs are a hotbed of abuse and neglect.
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Anthropologie Rolls Out Adaptive Clothing For People With Disabilit...

Anthropologie is the latest retailer to introduce a collection of clothing aimed at better meeting the needs of people with disabilities.
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Major Museum Showcases Works By Artists With Developmental Disabili...

More than 80 pieces created by artists with developmental disabilities are on exhibit at a prominent art museum.
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Netflix Green-Lights More Episodes Of Autism Dating Show - Disabili...

An Emmy-winning series that follows people with autism as they search for love is getting another season.
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Nonspeaking People With Autism May Know More Than Previously Though...

It’s often assumed that people with autism who are nonspeaking do not know how to read or write, but new research suggests that for many individuals that may not be the case.
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Hulu To Debut Autism Comedy - Disability Scoop

A new television show starring and created by a comedian on the spectrum is set to premiere.
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Some Teachers Less Likely To Refer Kids For Special Education, Stud...

New research suggests that a child’s likelihood of being referred for special education services is greatly influenced by the race of their teacher.
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SSI May Be Missing Scores Of Eligible Beneficiaries - Disability Scoop

Thousands of children with disabilities may qualify for government assistance that they are not currently receiving.
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When People With Disabilities Are In Crisis, Feds Say Police May No...

Just as paramedics respond to physical health emergencies, the U.S. Department of Justice says that behavioral health professionals — not police — should respond to mental health crises.
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NIH Told To Improve Coordination Of Federal Autism Activities - Dis...

Federal officials should be doing more to monitor and coordinate efforts to address the needs of those with autism, government investigators say.
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Disability Employment Hits Record High - Disability Scoop

The number of people with disabilities across the nation who are employed is at its highest level since federal officials started keeping track.
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Teacher Who Created Orchestra For Students With IDD Wins Grammy - D...

Grammys aren’t just for the likes of Taylor Swift and SZA. A high school music teacher who started an orchestra for students with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities took one home too.
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Proms Expected To Draw Over 100000 With Disabilities - Disability S...

Hundreds of proms designed to accommodate people with disabilities are set to take place at venues around the world all on a single night leading up to Valentine’s Day.
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Children's Books Recognized For Stories About Disabilities - Disabi...

Several new children’s books are claiming honors alongside the famed Newbery and Caldecott Medals for featuring storylines focused on the experiences of those with disabilities.
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Autism Dating Show Set To Return - Disability Scoop

An Emmy-winning documentary series following the dating experiences of several people with autism across the nation is back with a new season.
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How Do Co-Occurring Conditions Affect Those With Autism? Government...

A federal panel charged with guiding the government’s autism efforts is looking for input on how other physical and mental health conditions impact those on the spectrum and the services they need.
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Adults With IDD Face Significant Hurdles At The Doctor, Study Finds...

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities are more likely than others to say that physicians don’t listen to them, spend enough time with them or offer advice that’s easy to understand.
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Waiting Lists For IDD Services Continue To Swell - Disability Scoop

Hundreds of thousands of people with developmental disabilities remain on waiting lists for services across the country and their numbers are growing.
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'Barbie' Movie Adds Unique Accessibility Option - Disability Scoop

When the blockbuster “Barbie” movie becomes available for streaming soon, it will offer a new level of accessibility for people with disabilities.
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Voc Rehab Agencies Told To Beef Up Their Offerings - Disability Scoop

The U.S. Department of Education is warning state vocational rehabilitation agencies that they need to provide more than minimal services to help people with disabilities gain employment.
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Feature Film About Accessible Theme Park Gets Green Light - Disabil...

The story behind a one-of-a-kind theme park that’s fully accessible to people with disabilities is set to get the Hollywood treatment.