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Disability Scoop eMail News: Tuesday, September 15, 2009

To check out these headlines and more, visit DisabilityScoop.com everyday for the latest in developmental disability news. Like what you see here? Feel free to forward this email to your friends and colleagues. And, if you haven't already, click here to register with Disability Scoop, it's free!Latest Headlines:Insurers Balk At Modern, Low-Cost Assistive TechnologySeptember 15, 2009Text-to-speech applications available on smartphones can do

wonders for people with speech impairments. But insurers favor expensive, outdated equipment instead.New Kit Allows For At-Home Autism DiagnosisSeptember 15, 2009Want to know if your child has autism? You may not need a doctor anymore.Program Makes College Degree A Reality

For Students With AutismSeptember 14, 2009College-level academics are attainable for many with high functioning autism but a unique program is helping students break down the social barriers that can make a degree an uphill battle.Text-Based 911 Service In The WorksSeptember 14, 2009Trials are

underway in the United Kingdom of a text-based service, similar to 911, which is aimed at people with disabilities who are unable to phone in alerts.Making Faith An Inclusive ExperienceSeptember 14, 2009When you have a child with a disability, actively practicing a faith can easily go by the wayside. But one couple is trying to change that.The Scoop: Making The Most Of MedicaidSeptember 9, 2009A recent ranking put Vermont at the head of the pack. Find out how your state can boost its score.

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