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SD public defense duties shift from counties to state; SCOTUS appears skeptical of restricting government communications with social media companies; Trump lawyers say he can't make bond; new scholarships aim to connect class of 2024 to high-demand jobs.

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The SCOTUS weighs government influence on social media, and who groups like the NRA can do business with. Biden signs an executive order to advance women's health research and the White House tells Israel it's responsible for the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

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Midwest regenerative farmers are rethinking chicken production, Medicare Advantage is squeezing the finances of rural hospitals and California's extreme swing from floods to drought has some thinking it's time to turn rural farm parcels into floodplains.

IN: Disabilities

In the midst of personal stories of dedication and sacrifice, the fate of family caregiving services now rests on the outcome of a critical public comment period, as Indiana parents strive to secure continued support for the unique needs of their children. (Adobe Stock)
Lt. Gov: Pause funding cuts for 'most vulnerable' Hoosiers

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch asked the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Monday to pause budget cuts that could punish Indiana's "most …

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The CDC says about one in three Indiana adults lives with some type of disability, in categories that include mental, cognition, hearing, vision or self-care. (Adobe Stock)
Today: Virtual Session to Boost Participation for IN Voters with Disabilities

This election season, Indiana will have a new governor or perhaps a new mayor of Indianapolis. One group is working to increase voter participation …

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CDC data from 2020 reveals about one in 36 children in the United States is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Boys are four times more likely to be diagnosed with ASD than girls. (Adobe Stock)
Indiana School Tailors Program for College Students with Autism

College is the opportunity to gain some independence, learn time management and make new friends. But high school graduates with autism spectrum …

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Delayed speech and language skills in children could suggest an autism spectrum disorder. Left undiagnosed, a child can struggle in school and lack important socialization skills. (Adobe Stock)
IN Parents Urged to 'Act Early' to Help Detect Autism

April is Autism Awareness Month, and Indiana has made early detection a priority. According to the Indiana Resource Center for Autism at Indiana …

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The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act was signed into law in 2000 by President Bill Clinton. (Cliff Booth/Pexels)
Disability Rights Group Focuses on Employment in Indiana

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and this year's theme is "Beyond the Conversation". In Indiana, that could mean 'less talk and …

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Some blind voters weren't able to vote in Indiana this year because they couldn't get an appointment with the traveling board of election officials due to the pandemic. (Dodgerton Skillhause/Morguefile)
Blind Voters Sue State of Indiana to Improve Voting Access

INDIANAPOLIS -- A group of blind voters is suing to force the state of Indiana to make absentee balloting more accessible. Blind voters now have …

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Indiana voters need one of 11 valid reasons to cast an absentee ballot by mail. (AdobeStock)
Groups say Hoosiers With Disabilities Still Face Ballot Barriers

INDIANAPOLIS -- The pandemic has pushed the issue of voter access to the forefront, but for Indiana's disability community, it's more than just …

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Mobile impairments account for most disabilities in the United States. (AbsolutVision/Pixabay)
ADA Marks 30 Years of Transforming Lives

INDIANAPOLIS - Landmark legislation that changed the lives of millions of Americans is marking its 30th anniversary. The Americans with …

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Advocates for people with disabilities say technology is still not fully accessible for many Americans.  (zlikovec/Adobe Stock)
Reflecting On the Impact of the ADA

INDIANAPOLIS – Legislation that has changed the lives of millions of Americans, including more than one in ten Hoosiers, marks its 29th …

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A new report finds stereotyping of students with disabilities is widespread on college campuses.<br />(David Wilson/Flickr)
Nearly Half Million Students with Disabilities Report Sexual Assault

INDIANAPOLIS – Nearly one in three women with disabilities on college campuses has experienced sexual assault, according to a new report from …

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The Americans with Disabilities Act has been law for nearly three decades. (dmv.org)
Bill to Strengthen ADA May End Up Weakening It

INDIANAPOLIS – A bill in Congress aimed at strengthening the Americans with Disabilities Act may not be what it seems, according to its critics…

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Depression can become much worse when people isolate themselves. (nih.gov)
Holiday Blues? Find Someone to Listen

INDIANAPOLIS – 'Tis the season to be jolly, but not for everyone. The holiday season can actually exacerbate feelings of isolation and …

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