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As the holiday season gears up, shopping centers from coast to coast will host special events designed to give kids with disabilities a chance to meet Santa Claus without all the usual frenzy.
Despite being the legal guardians for their sons with developmental disabilities, two mothers say that state officials are making decisions about their children's care with no regard for their rights.
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An independent federal agency says that the government's failure to update asset limits associated with SSI and other programs is leaving people with disabilities in a tough spot.
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities of all ages can find support for their housing, education and medical needs all in one spot in what officials hope will become a national model.
The network is developing its first-ever series featuring a lead character on the autism spectrum and his neurodiverse friends.
States are revitalizing trails in parks and on public lands, modernizing campgrounds and lodges and purchasing all-terrain chairs so people with disabilities aren't excluded from outdoor experiences.
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Families can get Medicaid benefits for services that allow people who are medically fragile to live at home instead of in a facility, but many are left languishing on a waitlist.
Despite playing significant roles in some of the most popular shows, people with disabilities remain nonexistent in most television series.
A former Amazon employee with Asperger's syndrome claimed he was bullied and abused by co-workers who called him "retard" and "a waste of life" and the company did nothing when he spoke up.
After returning home from yet another lengthy hospital stay, a 32-year-old with severe cerebral palsy has received over 500 letters of encouragement from across the country.
A federal proposal to extend overtime pay to millions of additional workers could unintentionally lead to further cuts in the availability of services for people with IDD, providers say.
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Emily Spreeman has played a central role in the rise of the U.S. women's deaf national soccer team, showing she can hold her own against World Cup stars.
Millions are expected to lose Medicaid in the coming months as the government health insurance program for people with low incomes and disabilities reviews eligibility for every beneficiary.
After a successful trial period, the nation's largest retailer says it will offer sensory-friendly hours each day at every one of its stores across the country.
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