Disability Scoop: Remembering Ted Kennedy and More News

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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:Kennedy Touched Lives Of Many With DisabilitiesAugust 28, 2009As the nation mourns the passing of Sen. Kennedy, people with

disabilities are among those grateful for the long-serving senator’s personal contribution to their lives.Proposed National Registry Could Aid Those With Unidentified IllnessesAugust 28, 2009One Texas mom is hoping to ease the way for other parents of children with unknown illnesses by promoting a national registry.Mom Sues After Son With Autism Voted Out Of Kindergarten ClassAugust 27, 2009The mother of a boy with autism whose kindergarten classmates voted him out of class is now suing the boy’s school district and his former teacher.Kate Winslet To Lend Voice To Autism FilmAugust 27, 2009Actress Kate Winslet will provide the English narration for an upcoming documentary focusing on autism.Sleek New Wheelchair Design Could Mean Less Reliance On CaregiversAugust 27, 2009The next generation of wheelchairs could have a totally new look and allow users to get in and out with less assistance, if a new model unveiled Wednesday in Japan is any indication.Judge Will Not Block Swine Flu Vaccine Containing ThimerosalAugust 26, 2009A federal judge said Wednesday he would not ban pregnant women from receiving an H1N1 vaccine containing thimerosal, despite a group’s concerns about the preservative’s impact.Between Bus And School, 6-Year-Old With Autism Gets Lost On First DayAugust 26, 2009The first day of school was interesting for one 6-year-old boy with autism who was found wandering alone three hours after being picked up by a school bus.Champion Of Disability Rights, Sen. Kennedy Dies At 77August 26, 2009Sen. Kennedy, D-Mass., who spearheaded passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, died Tuesday night after battling brain cancer for more than a year.The Scoop: Back To School BasicsAugust 18, 2009From IEPs to behavior and transition, all the tools you need to start the school year right.

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