Disability Rights
FDA Misses Deadline to Ban Electric Shock Device for Disabled, Advocates Condemn Delay
The FDA has failed to meet its deadline to ban a painful electrical stimulation device used on autistic and developmentally disabled individuals, drawing condemnation from human rights groups and survivors who call the practice torture.
June 12, 2026
Advocacy Group Supports Legislation to Enhance Early Childhood Vision Services
The American Council of the Blind endorses two bipartisan bills aimed at improving vision screenings and support for children with vision impairments, emphasizing the critical importance of early detection and intervention.
May 30, 2025