Intellectual Disability
With Job Coach In Tow, He Made His First Real Sale. Then He Called His Mom
Starting a business and going on cold calls can be tough. Angad Sahgal, who has Down syndrome, found it particularly hard, but he also has a family of helpers.
Meet The Man Who Stands On Corners, Tirelessly Advocating For Disability Rights
Teased for his intellectual disabilities since he was young, Bill Byrne decided to stand up and spend his life fighting back, educating the public and advocating for the rights of those like him.
Down Syndrome Dating Show Coming To Netflix
A show following several people with Down syndrome in their quest to find love is set to premiere on Netflix.
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CDC Finds ‘Significant Increase’ In Kids With Developmental Disabilities
The number of children with developmental disabilities is on the rise with new data showing that nearly 1 in 11 kids are diagnosed with autism, intellectual disability or developmental delay.
Delayed By World Events, Special Olympics Resumes Global Competition
For the first time in years, thousands of athletes with developmental disabilities from around the world will come together to compete in swimming, gymnastics, tennis and much more.
Topgolf Will Be An Official, Medaled Event In The Special Olympics
Beginning in 2024, local organizing committees for any Special Olympics event worldwide will have the option to include Topgolf as a global medaled event.
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Ironman Adds Intellectual Disability Division
In a move to bolster inclusion, Ironman is giving athletes with intellectual disabilities a new way to compete.
IDD Training For New Pediatricians Could Be Weakened, Advocates Warn
A proposed update to the requirements for training pediatricians is prompting concerns that future doctors may be less prepared to treat children with developmental disabilities.
Study Finds Psychiatry Training On Developmental Disabilities ‘Insufficient’
Psychiatrists are often some of the main providers of care for people with autism and intellectual disability, but new research finds that many have little training to serve this population.
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Movie Starring Actors With Disabilities Set For Nationwide Release
Woody Harrelson stars alongside 10 actors with developmental disabilities in a new comedy that's headed to theaters.
Ironman With Down Syndrome Lobbies For Neurodivergent Athlete Category
The first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman is challenging race directors to create a special competitive category for neurodivergent athletes at every running event in the world.
Unified Sports Build Bonds That Break Down Barriers
Players, coaches and parents say that unified sports — where students with and without intellectual disabilities play together — have changed their schools, and their lives.