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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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Hilton Boosting Accessibility For Travelers With Disabilities

One of the biggest names in the hotel industry is taking new steps to make its properties easier to navigate for people with disabilities.
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Comprehensive Review Finds No Clear Link Between Tylenol, Autism

An in-depth review of existing research on autism and Tylenol that was conducted in direct response to recent claims by President Donald Trump finds that there is no definitive link between the two.
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White House Ordered To Step Up Accessibility

A federal judge is directing the White House to reinstate sign language interpreters at many press briefings months after they were abruptly removed.
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Microsoft Tweaking AI Depictions Of People With Autism, Other Condi...

One of the nation's biggest technology companies is taking steps to improve the accuracy of AI-generated images portraying people with disabilities.
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Workforce Participation By Those With Disabilities ‘Historically High’

The number of people with disabilities in the workforce has surged in recent years, new research shows.
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Family Caregivers Struggling In Some States More Than Others

Nearly a quarter of U.S. adults provide care to loved ones with disabilities or complex medical conditions, but a new report finds that the challenges they face vary significantly.
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SSI, Social Security Benefits Will Rise Next Year

Monthly payments to Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries are set to increase.
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New Initiative Aims To Bring Doctors Up To Speed On Down Syndrome

Few people with Down syndrome have access to doctors specializing in the chromosomal disorder, but a new effort is underway to ensure that physicians nationwide know how to care for this population.
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Walmart Accused Of Denying Job Coach To Employee With Intellectual ...

The nation's largest retailer is facing legal action after supervisors allegedly harassed employees with intellectual disabilities and were unwilling to accommodate a job coach.
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GI Issues ‘Very Common’ In Kids With Autism, Study Finds

Children with autism are far more likely than others to have ongoing gastrointestinal issues and these tummy troubles are often linked to other challenges ranging from sleep to behavior.
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Ranking Names Top Cities For Disability-Friendliness

A new ranking breaks down which American cities are best — and worst — for people with disabilities considering everything from community-based services to health care and more.
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PBS Kids Show To Feature Character Who Uses Communication Device

A groundbreaking children's television show is set to introduce a new character who is largely non-speaking and communicates with the help of a special speech tablet.
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Trump Administration To Reconsider Disability Regulations For Airlines

Federal officials are again delaying enforcement of new regulations expanding the rights of airline passengers with disabilities, but this time they are considering rewriting many of the provisions.
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Disability Representation In Movies Largely Stagnant

There are some small signs of progress, but a new analysis finds that people with disabilities are no more likely to be featured in top films today as compared to a decade ago.
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Target Works To Boost Accessibility At Stores

In a first-of-its-kind move, Target says it is making self-checkout more accessible to people with disabilities at locations nationwide.
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AMC Theatres Accused Of Disability Discrimination

The nation's largest movie theater chain illegally forced out an employee with cerebral palsy after two decades on the job, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says.
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Social Security, SSI Benefits Expected To Rise

Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income payments for individuals with disabilities are likely to increase next year, a new projection shows.
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Pottery Barn Expands Its Accessible Product Line

One of the nation's best known furniture stores is adding to its lineup of offerings designed to meet the needs of people with disabilities.
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Social Security Phasing Out Paper Checks

The Social Security Administration will soon impose new limits on the way that beneficiaries, including those with disabilities, can be paid.
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Uber Sued By Justice Department For Disability Discrimination

Federal officials are suing ride-sharing giant Uber, accusing the company and its drivers of refusing to serve people with disabilities.
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Disability-Focused Shows Win Emmys

Two television programs highlighting the experiences of people with disabilities seeking out romantic relationships are taking home some of television's top honors.