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

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

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 ...

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 ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio - A program designed to ease anxiety during traffic stops for drivers with developmental disabilities has ...

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

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

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 ...

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

From policy to practice: obstacles and opportunities for inclusive employment in California People with IDD want to ...

From 2017 through 2023, roughly 2,680 people with developmental disabilities died under the care of the state of Missouri — on average, one person every day. This story was commissioned by the River ...