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Washington State Launches Investigation of Private Special Education Schools

January 20, 2023

A Seattle Times and ProPublica investigation found years of complaints by school districts and parents, including allegations of abuse, overuse of isolation rooms to manage student behavior and unqualified aides instead of certified special education teachers leading classrooms.

Electron microscopic image of Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) , the virus that causes mononucleosis.
Brain and Nervous System, Disabilities, Epstein-Barr Virus, Multiple Sclerosis

Scientists Debate the Role of a Virus in Multiple Sclerosis

November 28, 2022

A recent study offers the strongest evidence yet of the link between Epstein-Barr virus and MS. Not everyone is convinced. By Elizabeth PrestonUndark Magazine Ryan Grant was in his 20s and serving in the military when he learned that the…

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Disabilities, Doctors, Healthcare Providers

For Many Disabled Patients, the Doctor Is Often Not In

November 9, 2022

In one study, only 56 percent of doctors strongly welcomed patients with disabilities into their practice. Less than half were confident or very confident that they could provide the same quality of care to people with disabilities as they could to other patients.

Coronavirus, COVID, Disabilities, Infectious Disease, Public Health

HOW DID COVID-19 IMPACT PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITIES?

October 18, 2022

Many talked about feeling socially isolated and experiencing worsening anxiety and depression during the pandemic. The isolation could be particularly acute for folks living with a disability that made it harder or not advisable for them to go out, such as people living with mobility restrictions or who are immunocompromised.

Brain and Nervous System, Disabilities, Mental Health, Women's Health

Autism is still underdiagnosed in girls and women. That can compound the challenges they face

February 9, 2022

Being autistic, but not diagnosed, can lead to a lifetime of struggles and being misunderstood for women.

Disabilities

No More Stairs: Cash Influx to Make Transit More Accessible

December 7, 2021

Michele Lee, who can’t access all the subway and elevated train stations in Chicago, takes the bus when she needs to get around. Some cities with older transit systems are hoping to use federal infrastructure money to improve access for people with disabilities

Disabilities, Mental Health

Just 10% of kids with ADHD outgrow it, UW study finds

August 13, 2021

In adults, it manifests more as verbal impulsivity, difficulty with decision-making, and not thinking before acting.

Brain and Nervous System, Disabilities, Mental Health

ADHD in adults: what it’s like living with the condition – and why many still struggle to get diagnosed

June 30, 2021

About 2.5% of adults are thought to live with ADHD

Coronavirus, Disabilities, Seniors, Vaccines

King County launches in-home coronavirus vaccination program

April 19, 2021

Right now, appointments are limited and individuals with the greatest challenges leaving their homes will be prioritized.

Disabilities, Healthcare Providers, Seniors

Vaccinations Lag for Home Health Workers

April 13, 2021

Just a quarter of home health care workers were vaccinated by early March, compared to about two-thirds of hospital workers and half of nursing home workers

Child Health, Coronavirus, Disabilities

Inslee extends school closures for the rest of the 2019-20 school year

April 6, 2020

Proclamation prohibits in-person instruction with exceptions for students with disabilities and English language learners for whom distance learning presents challenges.

Coronavirus, Disabilities, Ethics

People With Intellectual Disabilities May Be Denied Lifesaving Care Under These Plans as Coronavirus Spreads

March 27, 2020

Disaster preparedness plans in Washington and Alabama say people with cognitive issues are a lower priority for lifesaving treatment.

Coronavirus, Disabilities, Ethics

Disability Groups in Washington State Object to Medical Rationing Plans

March 25, 2020

Disability rights groups that charge a healthcare rationing strategy being considered in Washington state “places the lives of disabled people at serious risk.”

Disabilities, Seniors

Why Mobility Managers Can Be Transportation Game Changers for Seniors and the Disabled — AARP

November 20, 2019

Mobility managers can help people ‘find a ride’ by connecting them to transportation options in their communities

Aging, Disabilities, Hospitals, Seniors

In Search Of Age-Friendly Health Care, Finding Room For Improvement

September 13, 2019

For older adults, health care facilities can be difficult to navigate and, occasionally, perilous.

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