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.

A nationwide survey of caregivers of those with developmental disabilities is offering new evidence this week of the hardships many families face in accessing support services.

New Jersey may offer upwards of $10,000 annually to families caring for adults with disabilities who are on the state’s waiting list for community services.

A new pilot program in New Jersey is attempting to make life a little easier by providing a 24-hour help line offering support, information and resources.

A Colorado 8-year-old with disabilities is at the center of a dispute between her parents and school officials over whether or not she should repeat kindergarten again.

Families of children born premature fare well long-term, even when those children experience developmental disabilities, new research indicates.

At 21 and left with no one to care for her, Haylee Cain had no choice but to move into a nursing home. Two months and a newspaper article later, she’s getting a new lease on life.

Florida legislators are considering new restrictions on the use of psychiatric medication among foster children a year after a 7-year-old child in state care hung himself.

Toys and equipment for kids with special needs can carry a high cost and incur quick turnover. Now, a St. Louis group is offering specialized items on loan for no charge.

There are nearly 17 million unpaid caregivers of children with special needs, many of whom say they have no choice but to provide an average of 30 hours per week of care.

How much a family spends can vary greatly depending on the state where they live.

For caregivers, rest and relaxation is essential. Find out why and how to get relief.

They’ll be around longer than any parent, teacher or therapist, but what does it mean to be a sibling?

Must-read advice about communication, dealing with a diagnosis, handling grief and frustration and learning to take care of yourself when you’re caring for a person with a disability.