A lawsuit filed this week in Illinois alleges that the state’s high school athletic association is violating the rights of students with disabilities by barring them from competition.

The U.S. Department of Education weighed in on the use of restraint and seclusion in schools Tuesday with a 45-page resource document, but stopped short of issuing formal guidance to educators.

Transition is proving especially difficult for those with autism as compared to other disabilities, with most on the spectrum struggling to move into the workforce or additional schooling.

A pair of congressman are pushing for legislation to dramatically enhance training for educators who teach students with autism.

For Eric Dompierre, playing basketball offers an invaluable opportunity to socialize, but despite his disability he may no longer be able to play come fall, all because he’s 19-years-old.

After appearing to give school districts the green light last summer to decrease spending on special education, the U.S. Department of Education is making an about-face.

After two years using a walker, a Texas school district is ordering a 5-year-old girl with cerebral palsy back into her wheelchair. Now, the girl’s mother is fighting back.

Disability advocates are on the offensive after a national group representing school administrators issued a report supporting the use of restraint and seclusion in schools.

For aspiring special education teachers, Vanderbilt University and the University of Kansas are the places to be, according to new rankings from U.S. News & World Report.

First-ever national data released Tuesday indicates that students with disabilities are significantly more likely than others to be restrained at school.

Federal education officials say they’re looking to encourage better academic achievement among students with disabilities rather than simply ensuring schools follow the law.

College opportunities for those with intellectual disabilities have proliferated in recent years, but with federal support in limbo, the viability of such programs could be in jeopardy.