The Division of Developmental Disabilities was running out of money, but lawmakers came to a solution

Massachusetts Opens University Doors to Students with Severe Intellectual Disabilities—But Who Truly Benefits?

In its infinite wisdom, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has decreed that individuals with “severe intellectual disability” can now attend all state colleges and universities, including UMass Amherst: Under the new law, young people aged 22 and older with intellectual disabilities can participate in higher education opportunities without being matriculated or degree-seeking students and without having […] The post Massachusetts Opens University…

Supreme Court to hear school disability discrimination case stemming from Osseo lawsuit

At issue is a case testing the reach of federal laws that promise special help for children with disabilities in public schools. Specifically: What do parents have to prove in order to get that specialized help?

Supreme Court to hear school disability discrimination case

At issue is a case testing the reach of federal laws that promise special help for children with disabilities in public schools. Specifically: What do parents have to prove in order to get that specialized help?

The Division of Developmental Disabilities was running out of money, but lawmakers came to a solution

For the past few months, Alexandra Patterson has been worried about the Division of Developmental Disabilities running out money. Thats because her son Aries Valenzuela gets money through the division to fund his chair and Patterson gets money to be his caregiver.If we lost DDD, it would mean my childs ability to thrive, Patterson said back in March.Her son Aries lives with a rare genetic disorder called 5Q31.3 Full Deletion Syndrome, which mean…

New report details disturbing treatment in Ontario Schools - Crisis in the Classroom: Children with Disabilities Isolated, Held Down & Sent Home

A new report published by Community Living Ontario is shedding new light on the exclusion, seclusion, and restraint of students with disabilities in Ontario schools. Numerous authorities are calling o. . .

What else to do? Disability discrimination and justification - Nearly Legal: Housing Law News and Comment

Thiam v Richmond Housing Partnership (2025) EWHC 933 (KB) This was an appeal of a possession order made by HHJ Luba KC. Ms Thiam was the assured tenant of Richmond Housing. A possession order had been sought on grounds 8 (rent arrears), ground 14 (anti social behaviour by the tenant’s son), ground 12 (breach of […]