The studio offers small classes with individualized instruction for those with different needs — including many who are nonspeaking — and accommodations for sound, visual and other sensitivities.

The post Dance Studio Focuses On Accommodating Autism appeared first on Disability Scoop.

Some of the first victims of the unprecedented firestorms raging across the Los Angeles area are people with disabilities and many others worry that they are similarly at risk.

The post Family Says Father And Son With Disabilities Were Left To Burn In California Wildfires appeared first on Disability Scoop.

Transportation can be a major barrier to employment and community involvement. A new initiative is looking to foster independence by teaching young adults with disabilities to navigate public transit.

The post Researchers Weigh How To Prepare Transition Age Youth For Public Transportation appeared first on Disability Scoop.

A major university is rolling out a new program aimed at helping adults with autism learn to navigate the complexities of dating and romantic relationships.

The post University Launches Autism Dating Program appeared first on Disability Scoop.

Talia Zimmerman wasn't able to communicate using more than a single word or two for more than two decades. Then, thanks to a controversial approach, the floodgates opened.

The post Communication Method Finally Gives Nonverbal Woman A Voice appeared first on Disability Scoop.

For nearly 15 years, the feds have overseen one state's treatment of people with developmental disabilities, but even after hundreds of millions of dollars in investments, the system still has holes.

The post Despite Federal Oversight, People With Disabilities Still Being Institutionalized appeared first on Disability Scoop.

Located steps from City Hall, the symphony, public transit and more, a new development where 25% of homes are reserved for people using supportive services is changing the face of disability housing.

The post New Project Showcases ‘Disability-Forward’ Housing appeared first on Disability Scoop.