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New federal disability policies spark fears of institutionalization
By AP via Scripps News Group at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 1, 2026
· 6 min read
For decades, disabled people have fought for their rights to go to school and live alongside peers without disabilities rights that some fear could be losing ground under the Trump administration.Last month, the Education Department announced it would offload oversight of special education to th...
Key takeaway Marty Makary tells Scripps News 'I don't think autism is genetic'Taken together, the actions signal a worrying return to a reality where people with disabilities are pushed to the margins of society, advocates said.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 6 min
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