A new documentary chronicling one woman’s experience as she assumes care of her sister with an intellectual disability is set to premiere on HBO later this month.
Intellectual Disability
Transplant May Be In Sight For Girl With Intellectual Disability
Weeks after claiming their 3-year-old was rejected for a kidney transplant because she has an intellectual disability, a New Jersey couple said the transplant may go through after all.
Teens With Autism Avoid Email, Social Media
Even as teens with autism use television, computers and other screen-based media more than their peers, new research suggests that they’re shunning some of the Web’s most popular offerings.
Institutions To Close Under Deal With Feds
In what Justice Department officials are hailing as their third landmark ADA agreement in as many years, one state will make strides toward enhancing community living for people with disabilities.
Claim: Girl Denied Transplant Because She’s ‘Mentally Retarded’
A Philadelphia hospital is taking heat after reportedly telling one mom her daughter would not be able to receive a kidney transplant because the 3-year-old has an intellectual disability.
Critics Question Obama Choice For Disability Committee
A presidential appointment this week to a federal disability committee is drawing backlash from a group of self-advocates.
Autism Units Lacking At Nation’s Hospitals
More psychiatric hospitals are working to meet the needs of kids with autism and other developmental disabilities, a new study finds, but despite significant growth, services remain limited.
Boy With Down Syndrome Hits Modeling Big Time
After appearing in a national ad for Target, a 6-year-old New Jersey boy with Down syndrome is making it big. Now, in their first interview, his parents open up to Disability Scoop.
Clooney Flick Draws Criticism For Use Of ‘Retarded’
George Clooney’s new film “The Descendants” is getting some major Oscar buzz. But that’s not why disability advocates are talking about the family drama.
Victimized Superman Fan With Disability Gets Happy Ending
When a devoted Superman fan with an intellectual disability found his memorabilia collection was stolen, it took a few real-life superheroes to make things right again.
Senators Unveil Plan To Boost Down Syndrome Research
Efforts to expand Down syndrome research may be gaining traction after a pair of U.S. senators introduced legislation to increase funding and establish centers to study the disorder.
‘Glee’ Star Tapped For President’s Disability Committee
President Barack Obama is soliciting advice on disability issues from an actress with Down syndrome who has a regular role on Fox’s “Glee.”
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