The Premier Source for Developmental Disability News
While marriage is still rare among people with intellectual disabilities, it is becoming more common.
A naturally occurring hormone that's been prescribed to many children with autism under the thinking that it could boost sociability does not make any difference, according to a large new study.
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
There is one facility in the country known to use electric shocks to address behavior in kids and adults with disabilities. A new book details how that situation came to be.
People with disabilities receiving Supplemental Security Income and other Social Security benefits are set to see the biggest rise in their monthly payments since 1982.
In addition to growing specialty grapes, blackberries and other fruit, a one-of-a-kind winery is teaching horticultural and wine-making techniques to people with developmental disabilities.
Google is offering up new ways for people with various disabilities to more easily use their smartphones.
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Disability advocates are pushing for greater adoption of specialized semi-permanent mats that act like a boardwalk anchored to the sand so that people of all abilities can visit the beach.
People with disabilities are less likely to be vaccinated against COVID-19, new research suggests, but it's not because they are reluctant to do so.
With President Joe Biden's $3.5 trillion plan to expand the nation's social safety net being chopped, disability advocates are fighting to keep a massive investment in Medicaid waivers alive.
In places with no remote learning and where masks are optional, students with disabilities who are at high risk for serious disease if they contract COVID-19 have no good options, parents say.
"Sesame Street" is offering up a host of new resources designed to help children with autism and their families.
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Federal officials say that IEP teams must consider everything from goals to masks to compensatory education to ensure that students with disabilities are provided FAPE during the pandemic.
Cindy and Walt Hall are used to fighting for their daughter. Their toughest battle came when she caught the coronavirus.
California is joining 10 other states including Alaska, Oregon and Texas in phasing out the practice of paying workers with disabilities as little as $2 an hour.
Get the latest developmental disability news from Disability Scoop sent straight to your inbox.
