August 29, 2021
- The EPA recently announced that it will ban the use of chlorpyrifos on all foods in response to an appellate court decision. The pesticide has been associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism, in children. It has also been linked to low birth weight and delayed motor development.
- Don’t miss ARI’s free webinar on PANS and autism! Learn about the co-occurrence of systemic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases including the overlap between PANS and autism. The webinar will feature Jennifer Frankovich, M.D., and will be held on Wednesday, September 8 at 1 p.m. EDT.
- A new report in Medical News Today examines the legal protections and rights employees with autism are granted at the workplace. The piece also contains a valuable list of reasonable accommodations employers can make for their employees on the spectrum.
- Disney will be updating its Disability Access Service (DAS) program this fall. For years, the DAS program has allowed people with disabilities to obtain a return time for rides and attractions so they do not have to wait in line. Previously, DAS accommodations were given in person at the park. The new upcoming program change will enable people with disabilities to enroll up to 30 days before their arrival through a live video chat with a Disney cast member. At that time, they will be able to select and schedule two experiences per day with the new advance planning option.
