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- House committee will consider government's role in autism
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee will meet Thursday to consider a federal response to the increase in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders and assess allocation of resources, research and treatment options. The advocacy group Autism Speaks called the hearing a "much-needed" step, but self-advocates complained they are being excluded from participating. Disability Scoop
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- Study adds to doubts about sensory-integration therapy
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin say sensory-integration therapy shows little to no benefits for children with autism spectrum disorders. They reviewed 25 studies on the therapy and found most studies showed no evidence that the therapy reduced sensitivity to stimuli. Disability Scoop
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- Device may help patients "see" braille patterns
Researchers at Second Sight developed the Argus II, a device that features a small camera attached to a pair of glasses, a portable processor that translates an image into electrical stimulation and microchip and electrodes that are implanted on the retina to help patients with visual impairments "see" and read braille patterns without touching them. The device helped a patient "read individual letters in less than a second with up to 89 percent accuracy," lead author Thomas Lauritzen wrote in a journal Frontiers of Neuroprosthetics news release. U.S. News & World Report/HealthDay News
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- Okla. man with Down syndrome is Disability Employee of the Year
Kyle Graham, who used the Gatesway Foundation to get a job with the Developmental Disabilities Services Division of the Oklahoma Department of Human Service, was awarded the Governor's Award of Excellence -- Disability Employee of the Year for 2012. Graham, who was born with Down syndrome, received job training and help from a job coach at Gatesway, which fosters dignity, respect and independence for people with disabilities. Tulsa World (Okla.)
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Join us for #GivingTuesday!
Today, UCP is participating in the first annual #GivingTuesday -- a day to encourage philanthropic efforts during the holiday season. Similar to the well-known Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping days, Giving Tuesday seeks to bring individuals, nonprofits and businesses together for a national day of giving. Find out more and be sure to continue the celebration with us by checking out the Huffington Post's Giving Tuesday series this Thursday, Nov. 29, for a story from our CEO!
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World Cerebral Palsy Day contest winners announced
United Cerebral Palsy has announced the winning ideas for the World Cerebral Palsy Day "Change my world in 1 minute" contest, which challenged people to submit ideas that could help improve mobility, independence, accessibility, communication or social connections for people living with cerebral palsy. Nearly 500 ideas were submitted, and more than 5,800 people voted for their favorites. Check out the winning ideas and stay tuned as we work to bring them to life!
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