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Autism's full spectrum

Amy Yee

May 04, 2016 |

Spectrum News |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

Minority families often miss out on treatment or get left out of research — an ethical failure. New projects are illuminating autism’s diverse shades and aim to provide care to all members of society.

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How are Special Needs Teens Being Prepared for Workforce?

Don Hudson

April 11, 2016 |

KTVX-TV |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Salt Lake City, Utah

Camp K in Utah provides job counseling and training for teens with special needs, helping them to bridge the gap between high school and the professional work force.

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An epidemic of questionable arrests by school police

Amy Isackson

December 10, 2015 |

Center for Public Integrity |

Multi-Media |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, San Bernardino, California

Police officers in schools can turn minor disciplinary indiscretions into criminal justice matters and foment the school-to-prison pipeline. To lower arrests, some California districts have imposed formal limits on police powers in school and different police training.

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Changing Employers' Perceptions, One Autistic Worker at a Time

Zoe Henry

November 17, 2015 |

Inc. Magazine |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Stony Brook, New York

It is very difficult for people with disabilities to find work. Specialisterne is a Danish company that trains high-functioning autistic employees for IT jobs and partners with IT companies to get them hired by altering the interview process.

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Inclusion Pays Off

Chris Serres

November 11, 2015 |

Minneapolis Star Tribune |

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Response Location: United States, Middlebury, Vermont

Vermont is one of the most advanced states in the country when it comes to disability inclusion and activism. The state stopped funding sheltered workshops in 2002 and chose instead to send that money to individuals to pursue any career path of their choosing by offering services such as job coaching and transportation. As a result, 61% of people with disabilities are employed within a year of receiving state support. At large, nearly 40% of adults with disabilities work alongside adults without disabilities, which is a rate considerably higher than other states.

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What a successful university mental health program looks like

Kimberly Alters

October 15, 2015 |

The Week |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Carrollton, Georgia

Many mental illnesses appear during an individual's college years, yet few colleges have effective mental health programs. The Jed Foundation created a framework for universities to follow to address student's need such as peer outreach programs.

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A Bowl Full of Hope

Jennifer Hattam

March 13, 2015 |

GOOD Magazine |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Turkey, Istanbul

With the recent large influx of refugees, crumbling infrastructure, crowded streets, and struggling social services, bing disabled or homeless in Istanbul means facing serious challenges to carving out a dignified life. But one group is helping bring these communities together and create empowerment through cycling. Engelsiz Çorba partners disabled volunteers with cyclists to deliver food to the homeless and encourage them to share their stories.

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Wrestling With A Texas County's Mental Health System

Jenny Gold

August 20, 2014 |

Kaiser Health News |

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Response Location: United States, San Antonio, Texas

In the United States 20 percent of prisoners have a mental illness. San Antonio law enforcement and mental health workers pooled their resources and worked together to create a one-stop center for the mentally ill to keep them out of prison.

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Call him 'Minimum Mike' if you like, but this Barrow judge is trying something new

Kyle Hopkins

June 12, 2014 |

Anchorage Daily News |

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Response Location: United States, Barrow, Alaska

People affected by fetal alcohol syndrome disorder are more likely to be convicted. In Alaska, one court provides convicts with FASD counselors and patience, making the court system more equitable and hoping to reduce recidivism.

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How can Milwaukee County's broken mental health system be fixed?

Meg Kissinger

November 05, 2013 |

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |

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Response Location: United States, Houston, Texas

Milwaukee County’s mental health system put more resources in expensive emergency care rather than invest in programs that offer continual care. As a result, Milwaukee County identifies nine solutions from other cities that have had success in repairing mental health systems. Solutions include the ending of reliance on emergency care, expand community support programs, change laws, and supportive housing.

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