In an essay in this week’s Newsweek magazine, former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin writes about the joys and challenges of raising a child with special needs.

Obama administration officials are planning to fan out across the country starting this spring for a series of regional White House conferences to address disability issues.

In at least the third such incident in less than two years, an airline is facing a fine from the U.S. Department of Transportation over complaints filed by passengers with disabilities.

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.

A presidential appointment this week to a federal disability committee is drawing backlash from a group of self-advocates.

Despite several recent threats to cut funding for special education, federal spending on students with disabilities will increase this year.

A proposal in the U.S. Senate is breathing new life into efforts to limit restraint and seclusion of children with disabilities in the nation’s schools.

The Obama administration wants to use the power of the federal pocketbook to dramatically increase hiring of people with disabilities.

Months after the end of a public comment period, advocates are pressuring Medicaid to make a final decision on new rules that would define what qualifies as community-based housing.

The collapse of Congress’ supercommittee last week could lead to mandatory cuts among several federal programs benefiting people with disabilities, advocates say.

Following reports of abuse, 14 members of Congress are seeking an investigation into Social Security’s oversight of those who manage benefits on behalf of some people with disabilities.

More than two decades after the passage of the ADA, one of the chief architects of the legislation is looking to eliminate transportation hurdles that people with disabilities continue to face.

More Americans with disabilities will soon have access to housing assistance from the federal government, Obama administration officials say.

A bill that’s expected to be introduced in Congress Tuesday would give families a new way to save money for people with disabilities without jeopardizing government benefits.

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.