HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania will not share disability data with the federal government under an executive order signed ...
April is Autism Awareness Month and many of those with the disability feel like there are a lot of misconceptions when it ...
People with intellectual disabilities, such as those with Down syndrome or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, have historically had shorter life expectancies than the general population, but data from a ...
From one athlete’s lifelong journey to families building community, Special Olympics is creating connection, inclusion, and ...
In a move to bolster inclusion, Ironman is giving athletes with intellectual disabilities a new way to compete. The triathlon series, which takes place around the world, is adding intellectual ...
Intellectual disability is a disorder marked by below-average intellectual function and a lack of skills necessary for independent daily living. The condition begins in the developmental period. The ...
Oliver McGowan was 18 years old when he was hospitalized in England with recurrent seizures and pneumonia. He was autistic, and he and his parents had one specific request for the medical team: no ...
The R-word has been considered taboo for several years, as a slur against people with intellectual and developmental ...
Eating cookies with friends is better for you than eating broccoli alone, and the science backs this up. According to a 2023 report published by the U.S. surgeon general, our nation is facing a crisis ...
On Oct. 10, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law AB 447, which authorizes public higher education in California to provide educationally equitable environments that give each Californian, regardless of ...
Pennsylvania will not comply with any requests from the federal government seeking personal information about individuals with autism, under an executive order signed Wednesday by Gov. Josh Shapiro.