Athletes with cerebral palsy, spina bifida and blindness are joining sports megastars Dirk Nowitzki, Shaun White and Serena Williams on the list of nominees for ESPN’s annual ESPY awards.

Most Americans believe that their communities are good places for people with intellectual disabilities, but a new Gallup survey finds this country is not as accepting as many European nations.

“30 Rock” star Tracy Morgan is in hot water after making comments about children with disabilities during a stand-up comedy routine in New York over the weekend.

With the Special Olympics World Games underway in Greece, Human Rights Watch is calling out the country over abuse allegations at a facility for those with developmental disabilities.

In a bid to save money, Tennessee will soon stop paying for some with disabilities to receive help from two personal assistants at once. But the new rule could end up costing the state more.

Work was particularly hard to come by for Americans with disabilities last year, according to a newly released report showing that in 2010 less than 1 in 5 with disabilities held jobs.

Despite recommendations that doctors routinely screen young children for developmental delays, less than half of pediatricians do so.

A collaboration with a local radio station is putting young people with autism in front of the microphone in a bid to help them learn about back-and-forth conversation.

South Carolina officials cut millions from special education without federal approval. Now, they must restore the money or risk losing significant funding from Washington.

A fashion photographer whose subjects have included model Cindy Crawford is turning his lens on people with disabilities in an effort to help teens learn about differences.

The Special Olympics World Games kick off Saturday in Athens, Greece, but fans around the world will be able to get in on the action through a deal with ESPN.

A group of parents is accusing the Philadelphia schools of illegally shuffling kids with disabilities from one school to another. Now, they’re taking their case to federal court.

Autism appears to be more prevalent in regions like Silicon Valley that have a large number of workers in the information technology sector, new research indicates.

Christopher Vogt is a certified master dog trainer who spends his days teaching man’s best friend to soothe and physically assist individuals with disabilities. He’s also a convicted killer.

Renting an apartment is increasingly too pricey for Americans with disabilities, according to a study out Monday showing that the cost of a one bedroom exceeds the average SSI benefit.