The legisation followed a report by NJ Advance Media which uncovered the abuse and medical neglect of a young woman with ...

During the Civil Rights Movement, disabled activists helped shape new legal protections. Decades later, local self-advocates ...

Since 1987, March has been designated Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in the US. This month recognizes individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and the barriers ...

Many families are worried about cuts in the budget that will end programs that help everyone from preschoolers to adults with special needs. “It makes me sad,” Anita Kitchen said. Kitchen is a retired ...

NEWS. THE LATEST NUMBERS FROM THE CDC FINDS AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ARE ON THE RISE. A DOCTOR WHO SPECIALIZES IN THIS FIELD SAYS THOSE PATIENTS FACE A SERIOUS GAP IN HEALTH CARE SERVICES ...

The Byron Fire Hall went “back in time” to the 80s on Jan. 8 for its dance for adults with developmental disabilities.

A new law intends to make companies in charge of group homes more accountable for care of individuals with developmental ...

For many people with disabilities, getting married can come with a steep cost: the loss of federal benefits that provide ...

Deputy Secretary Marlana Hutchinson listens to advocates testify Thursday on proposed cuts to the Developmental Disabilities Administration budget. (Photo by Danielle J. Brown). State officials said ...

Over the course of this legislative session, Virginia lawmakers might have to plug a budget hole for services for people with ...

Heading into her sixth Legislative Session, Tallahassee Democratic Rep. Allison Tant is prioritizing legislation aimed at ...

Community leaders gathered Monday to celebrate the opening of a new affordable housing project in San Bruno designed ...