# special education (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover special education. Page: Feed: --- ## [Lyft Removes Barrier For Riders With Developmental Disabilities](https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/08/26/lyft-removes-barrier-for-riders-with-developmental-disabilities/32147/) _2026-08-26 · Shaun Heasley · Disability Scoop_ Lyft is taking steps to allow more people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to access rides paid for through Medicaid home and community-based services programs. The post Lyft Removes Barrier For Riders With Developmental Disabilities appeared first on Disability Scoop . ## [The Unexpected Joys of Teaching Online](https://teachmag.com/the-unexpected-joys-of-teaching-online/) _2026-08-25 · Gina Tinney · TEACH Magazine_ My journey of continuing to pursue my teaching career in a different format began back in 2019. Little did I know I would be able to find everything I was looking for through the unlikely venue of my computer screen. The post The Unexpected Joys of Teaching Online appeared first on TEACH Magazine . ## [States See Spike In Special Ed Complaints](https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/08/25/states-see-spike-in-special-ed-complaints/32143/) _2026-08-25 · Michelle Diament · Disability Scoop_ With major changes happening in Washington, families are increasingly turning to states to help resolve special education disputes. The post States See Spike In Special Ed Complaints appeared first on Disability Scoop . ## [They’re More Than Group Homes. For The Residents Who Live There, It’s Just Home](https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/08/25/theyre-more-than-group-homes-for-the-residents-who-live-there-its-just-home/32145/) _2026-08-25 · Mylien Lai, The Buffalo News/TNS · Disability Scoop_ Group homes offer a way to move people with disabilities into the community. Some stay decades while others see the homes as a transitional place to learn the skills to live independently. The post They’re More Than Group Homes. For The Residents Who Live There, It’s Just Home appeared first on Disability Scoop . ## [AI Weeds Out Job Applicants With Disabilities, Lawsuit Claims](https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/08/25/ai-weeds-out-job-applicants-with-disabilities-lawsuit-claims/32144/) _2026-08-25 · Jean Marbella, The Baltimore Sun/TNS · Disability Scoop_ A major human resources platform that many employers rely on is accused of unfairly using its AI hiring tools to screen out applicants who are older, minorities and those with disabilities. The post AI Weeds Out Job Applicants With Disabilities, Lawsuit Claims appeared first on Disability Scoop . ## [Back-to-School Resources from Big Fat Notebook](https://teachmag.com/back-to-school-resources-from-big-fat-notebook/) _2026-08-24 · TEACH Mag · TEACH Magazine_ Created by the team behind Brain Quest®, these bestselling books are a trusted educational resource that students love, parents trust, and teachers recommend. The post Back-to-School Resources from Big Fat Notebook appeared first on TEACH Magazine . ## [National Alert System For Missing Persons With Autism In The Works](https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/08/24/national-alert-system-for-missing-persons-with-autism-in-the-works/32142/) _2026-08-24 · Michelle Diament · Disability Scoop_ A first-ever initiative will establish a specialized national alert system and bring together three different federal agencies to beef up the response if individuals with autism go missing. The post National Alert System For Missing Persons With Autism In The Works appeared first on Disability Scoop . ## [Common Sense Media’s New Curriculum Builds the Human Skills AI Is Quietly Eroding](https://teachmag.com/common-sense-medias-new-curriculum-builds-human-skills/) _2026-08-21 · TEACH Mag · TEACH Magazine_ The Digital Literacy and Well-Being Curriculum for Grades 9–12 pairs AI literacy with the critical thinking, creativity, and connection skills students need most right now. The post Common Sense Media’s New Curriculum Builds the Human Skills AI Is Quietly Eroding appeared first on TEACH Magazine . ## [Kids With Cerebral Palsy Diagnosed At Younger Ages, CDC Finds](https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/08/21/kids-with-cerebral-palsy-diagnosed-at-younger-ages-cdc-finds/32140/) _2026-08-21 · Shaun Heasley · Disability Scoop_ A first-of-its-kind estimate of cerebral palsy prevalence in young children shows that kids with the condition are being flagged for it earlier. The post Kids With Cerebral Palsy Diagnosed At Younger Ages, CDC Finds appeared first on Disability Scoop . ## [Hikers Who Use Wheelchairs Explore The Outdoors, Watching Out For One Another](https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/08/21/hikers-who-use-wheelchairs-explore-the-outdoors-watching-out-for-one-another/32141/) _2026-08-21 · Austin De Dios, OregonLive.com/TNS · Disability Scoop_ What started as four friends wanting to hit the trail has swelled into a massive network of wheelchair users and others who gather regularly to hike accessible trails. The post Hikers Who Use Wheelchairs Explore The Outdoors, Watching Out For One Another appeared first on Disability Scoop . ## [AI News Summaries & Audio (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7kjkdCEJsIUV) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Tap an article for an AI summary and an audio briefing. ## [The True Purpose of the First Week of School](https://teachmag.com/the-true-purpose-of-the-first-week-of-school/) _2026-08-20 · James Guy · TEACH Magazine_ As summer winds down and school buses begin their routes once again, I find myself reflecting on what the first week of school means to me now—and how differently I approach it than I did as a student. The post The True Purpose of the First Week of School appeared first on TEACH Magazine . ## [Justice Department Backs Off Disability Rights Enforcement](https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/08/20/justice-department-backs-off-disability-rights-enforcement/32138/) _2026-08-20 · Michelle Diament · Disability Scoop_ Federal officials are reversing long-held positions in court cases on the rights of people with disabilities to access community-based services, fueling concerns of a return to institutionalization. The post Justice Department Backs Off Disability Rights Enforcement appeared first on Disability Scoop . ## [Not Extracurricular: The Foundational Benefits of Drama for Middle School Students](https://teachmag.com/benefits-of-drama-for-middle-school-students/) _2026-08-19 · Floyd Rumohr · TEACH Magazine_ For students ages 9 to 12, drama should not be an extracurricular activity. It is an essential part of their development as learners. And as human beings. The post Not Extracurricular: The Foundational Benefits of Drama for Middle School Students appeared first on TEACH Magazine . ## [MAHA’s Treatments For Autism: Camel’s Milk, Stem Cell Injections — And Spelling Therapy](https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/08/19/mahas-treatments-for-autism-camels-milk-stem-cell-injections-and-spelling-therapy/32136/) _2026-08-19 · Arthur Allen, KFF Health News · Disability Scoop_ Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s autism panel is championing a controversial communication method. Critics warn of abuse — and fake "telepathy." The post MAHA’s Treatments For Autism: Camel’s Milk, Stem Cell Injections — And Spelling Therapy appeared first on Disability Scoop . ## [10 Books to Set New Teachers Up for a Year of Success](https://teachmag.com/10-books-to-set-new-teachers-up-for-a-year-of-success/) _2026-08-18 · Kelsey McCallum · TEACH Magazine_ Back-to-school season can be nerve-wracking, especially if it’s your first time stepping into a classroom of your very own. Thankfully, you’re not alone. The post 10 Books to Set New Teachers Up for a Year of Success appeared first on TEACH Magazine . ## [Meta Taps Disability Groups To Explore Uses For AI Glasses](https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/08/18/meta-taps-disability-groups-to-explore-uses-for-ai-glasses/32130/) _2026-08-18 · Shaun Heasley · Disability Scoop_ With a series of grants, Meta is backing efforts to learn how its AI glasses can increase independence and provide other benefits to people with disabilities. The post Meta Taps Disability Groups To Explore Uses For AI Glasses appeared first on Disability Scoop . ## [Children With Autism Are Drowning In Stormwater Ponds. What Can Be Done?](https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/08/18/children-with-autism-are-drowning-in-stormwater-ponds-what-can-be-done/32135/) _2026-08-18 · Natanya Friedheim, Tampa Bay Times/TNS · Disability Scoop_ Multiple children with autism have died after wandering into stormwater retention ponds prompting advocates in one state to push for legislation mandating barriers around them. The post Children With Autism Are Drowning In Stormwater Ponds. What Can Be Done? appeared first on Disability Scoop . ## [People With Disabilities Say Medicaid’s Limits On Income Stifle Career Advancement](https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/08/18/people-with-disabilities-say-medicaids-limits-on-income-stifle-career-advancement/32132/) _2026-08-18 · Natalie Krebs, Iowa Public Radio · Disability Scoop_ Special Medicaid programs in many states allow people with disabilities to work while receiving benefits, but most limit how much participants can earn and the assets they can hold. The post People With Disabilities Say Medicaid’s Limits On Income Stifle Career Advancement appeared first on Disability Scoop . ## [New Guidance for Developing Purposeful Education Technology Policies in K–12 Schools](https://teachmag.com/developing-purposeful-education-technology-policies/) _2026-08-17 · TEACH Mag · TEACH Magazine_ CoSN’s new resource offers quality-over-quantity framework for meeting screen time limits while protecting students and promoting meaningful learning. The post New Guidance for Developing Purposeful Education Technology Policies in K–12 Schools appeared first on TEACH Magazine . ## [Healthcare Providers Hit With New Accessibility Requirements](https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/08/17/healthcare-providers-hit-with-new-accessibility-requirements/32128/) _2026-08-17 · Michelle Diament · Disability Scoop_ A pair of federal rules are imposing first-ever requirements designed to ensure that people with disabilities are better served when they visit the doctor. The post Healthcare Providers Hit With New Accessibility Requirements appeared first on Disability Scoop . ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DQzup8pzijfi) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [Helping Teachers Save: Staples Announces 20% Educator Discount and 25¢ Supplies](https://teachmag.com/staples-announces-20-educator-discount/) _2026-08-14 · TEACH Mag · TEACH Magazine_ Staples holds last year’s prices on back-to-school essentials as the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” returns. The post Helping Teachers Save: Staples Announces 20% Educator Discount and 25¢ Supplies appeared first on TEACH Magazine . ## [Airline Disability Rules Delayed Again](https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/08/14/airline-disability-rules-delayed-again/32126/) _2026-08-14 · Shaun Heasley · Disability Scoop_ New regulations designed to expand the rights of airline passengers with disabilities are being further delayed as federal officials consider rewriting them. The post Airline Disability Rules Delayed Again appeared first on Disability Scoop . ## [Students In Special Education Find Hope With School Vouchers, But Face Obstacles](https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/08/14/students-in-special-education-find-hope-with-school-vouchers-but-face-obstacles/32127/) _2026-08-14 · Jessica Ma, The Dallas Morning News/TNS · Disability Scoop_ Proponents say vouchers are a dissatisfied family's ticket out of public schools, but critics note that private schools can deny admission, remain costly and force students to lose legal protections. The post Students In Special Education Find Hope With School Vouchers, But Face Obstacles appeared first on Disability Scoop . ## [The Lost Curriculum of Childhood](https://teachmag.com/the-lost-curriculum-of-childhood/) _2026-08-13 · Jeff Barrett · TEACH Magazine_ Schools are increasingly being asked to teach capacities that children once developed outside the classroom. Childhood itself used to provide those experiences, and we’re now beginning to realize how critical they are. The post The Lost Curriculum of Childhood appeared first on TEACH Magazine . ## [Nonprofit Helps Adults With Disabilities Gain Job Skills As Repair Technicians](https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/08/13/nonprofit-helps-adults-with-disabilities-gain-job-skills-as-repair-technicians/32125/) _2026-08-13 · Michael Cuglietta, Orlando Sentinel/TNS · Disability Scoop_ By teaching adults with disabilities to repair phones, laptops and other electronic devices, a nonprofit is working to arm them with employable skills and get them on a career path. The post Nonprofit Helps Adults With Disabilities Gain Job Skills As Repair Technicians appeared first on Disability Scoop . ## [How High Expectations from Day One Will Set the Tone for a School Year of Growth](https://teachmag.com/how-high-expectations-will-set-the-tone-for-growth/) _2026-08-12 · Rachel Campbell, Dr. Luther Riley, Dr. Yuvraj Verma and Tiffany Wilson-Pugh · TEACH Magazine_ With the start of a new school year, educators have a fresh opportunity to shape not only what students will learn, but also what they will believe about themselves. The post How High Expectations from Day One Will Set the Tone for a School Year of Growth appeared first on TEACH Magazine . ## [Doctors, Advocates Call Out Trump For Claims About Autism](https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/08/12/doctors-advocates-call-out-trump-for-claims-about-autism/32122/) _2026-08-12 · Michelle Diament · Disability Scoop_ President Donald Trump signed an executive order that he says will address rising autism rates, but advocates and medical experts counter that the move is dangerous and his comments are misleading. The post Doctors, Advocates Call Out Trump For Claims About Autism appeared first on Disability Scoop . ## [Why Educators Are Embracing Archery as an Inclusive School Sport](https://teachmag.com/archery-as-an-inclusive-school-sport/) _2026-08-11 · Dr. Tommy Floyd · TEACH Magazine_ In-school archery uniquely allows students of all abilities—including those with physical, developmental, and cognitive disabilities—to learn, enjoy, and excel side by side. The post Why Educators Are Embracing Archery as an Inclusive School Sport appeared first on TEACH Magazine . ## [Reading Scores for Lowest-Performing Middle Schoolers Continue to Slide, New Study Says](https://teachmag.com/reading-scores-continue-to-slide-new-study-says/) _2026-08-07 · TEACH Mag · TEACH Magazine_ The study highlights state policy efforts showing promise in addressing middle school reading outcomes. The post Reading Scores for Lowest-Performing Middle Schoolers Continue to Slide, New Study Says appeared first on TEACH Magazine . ## [Accept your Doppler invite (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6EUgaE1BYfTM) _2026-08-07 · **Sponsored**_ Create your Doppler account using the invite code you received. ## [Flying Too Low: What AI Could Cost Education](https://teachmag.com/flying-too-low-what-ai-could-cost-education/) _2026-08-06 · Chelsea van Lieshout · TEACH Magazine_ What if our greatest danger is not soaring beyond our limits? What if it is convenience that makes us intellectually heavier, until we slowly lose the capacity to think for ourselves? The post Flying Too Low: What AI Could Cost Education appeared first on TEACH Magazine .