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After Six Decades, Man Reunited With Family

Jerry Wooliver, who has cerebral palsy, was a little boy when he was sent to a state institution. It took 61 years for him to find his family again.

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Obesity In Pregnant Moms Ups Autism Odds

The number of children born with autism is on the rise and so is obesity. Now researchers say the two trends may be linked.

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Study: Many Adults With Disabilities Do Nothing All Day

A significant number of adults with developmental disabilities have no regular, daily activities, a situation that's symptomatic of larger problems.

Millions On Tap For Disability Housing

The federal government plans to send an additional $85 million to states to provide rental assistance for people with disabilities living on extremely modest incomes.

Obama Urges Senate To Ratify Disability Treaty

Nearly three years after signing the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the Obama administration is asking the U.S. Senate to grant final approval of the treaty.

Shock As Noah Wyle, Disability Advocates Ordered To Court

In an unusual move, more than 70 disability advocates arrested last month during a Medicaid protest at the U.S. Capitol are being forced to return to Washington to appear in court.

‘Love Hormone’ May Boost Sociability In Kids With Autism

A simple nasal spray of a naturally-occurring hormone is showing tremendous promise in treating the socialization difficulties associated with autism.

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