Center for Disability and Education

09/25/2025

This Episode from WXXI Evan Dawson:

It has not been an easy time for the autism community, with President Trump and his administration spreading misinformation about what causes autism -- while talking about autism in ways that make many families uncomfortable. Our guests will discuss the implications of President Trump's comments on Tylenol, his comments about autism, and what it means for pregnant women.

Guests:

Dylan Dailor, self-advocate (via video remote)
Tamika Robinson, parent
Corey Moran, parent and advocate
Courtney Dixon, parent and advocate
Dr. Stacy Sun, MD, MPH, FACOG, Assistant Professor, University of Rochester Medical Center

It has not been an easy time for the autism community, with President Trump and his administration spreading misinformation about what causes autism -- while...

09/16/2025

Disability Rights New York is looking for feedback on wheelchair repair delays in New York.

DRNY wants your feedback on wheelchair repair delays in New York.

We want to know how New Yorkers are impacted by delays in getting wheelchair repairs and replacements, why it is important to make repairs faster and more routine, and how wheelchair vendors can do better.

Please take a moment to complete this brief survey: https://ow.ly/VQKs50WOpAP

09/16/2025

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09/11/2025

This is an important update coming from Disability Scoop today.

The U.S. Department of Education is canceling millions in grants for special ed teacher training, parent resource centers and more saying that they don't align with Trump administration priorities.

09/09/2025

This is great news and a great opportunity. The Ride Ahead is an important an imporant documentary.

08/14/2025

A big thanks to Liz for taking the time to do this video we found it very helpful.

08/02/2025

- NARRATOR: Activists in the independent living movement organized to demand an end to segregation for Americans with disabilities, who were denied basic rig...

07/24/2025

- ‼️ A notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2025 for the Model Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities Program (TPSID) is in the Federal Register. This is great news for the field of inclusive postsecondary education! 💥 Applications are due August 13 Learn more about the application and process and see additional information on our website at https://thinkcollege.net/think-college-news/tpsid-notice-inviting-applications-now-available.

07/21/2025

The Ride Ahead national broadcast premiere airs TONIGHT on PBS at 10pm ET/9pm CT check your local listings!

Starting tomorrow, July 22, you can also stream it online or on the PBS App through September 19. Captions and audio description are available on all platforms.

The Ride Ahead is part of POV, America’s longest running documentary series. We're grateful to POV and PBS for making our film easily accessible to millions of viewers across the country!

07/20/2025

07/14/2025

‼️ More important news to share today - A notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2025 for the Model Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities Program (TPSID) is in the Federal Register today. This is great news for the field of inclusive postsecondary education! 💥 Find the announcement at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/14/2025-13143/applications-for-new-awards-transition-programs-for-students-with-intellectual-disabilities-int .

07/14/2025

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