Intellectual Disability
US Olympic And Paralympic Committee Covered Up Abuse Of Athlete With Autism, Lawsuit Alleges
A Paralympic swimmer with autism and intellectual disability was repeatedly assaulted and raped by a teammate with cerebral palsy and officials were complicit, according to a lawsuit.
Woman Behind Landmark Disability Rights Case Dies
The lead plaintiff in the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Olmstead v. L.C. — which affirmed the right of people with disabilities to live in the community — has died.
IDD Services Still Haven’t Rebounded From COVID Shutdowns
A growing number of adults with developmental disabilities are approved for benefits under Medicaid but remain without services as agencies struggle to restart programs shut down during the pandemic.
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As Institutions Close, Families Of Longtime Residents Face Agonizing Choices
Under federal pressure to improve care for people with IDD, Iowa is set to join 45 other states that have closed most or all of their institutions, leaving families with wrenching choices.
End Of Roe A Health Risk For Those With Disabilities, Advocates Warn
People with disabilities have a higher rate of unplanned pregnancies and less access to reproductive health care, experts say. They also face higher risks of serious pregnancy complications.
Experts Fear For Safety Of Those Who Went Missing From Special Olympics USA Games
More than a week after delegates of the unified Haitian Special Olympics soccer team went missing, experts say concerns about their safety will only grow the longer the investigation drags on.
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Another Goes Missing From Special Olympics USA Games
Another person with ties to the Haitian delegation to the Special Olympics has been reported missing, according to authorities, bringing the number of disappearances to seven.
Authorities Search For 6 Missing From Special Olympics USA Games
They turned in their room keys and left their personal belongings. Why five Haitian soccer players and their coach vanished while participating in the 2022 Special Olympics remains a mystery.
How Families Are Advocating For Children With Disabilities In Foster Care
Many families foster and adopt children with special health care needs despite challenges they often encounter, such as receiving insufficient medical supplies and incomplete health histories.
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Students Find Common Ground Through Unified Sports
Teams comprised of students with and without intellectual disabilities are building friendships and enhancing the high school experience.
DSM Update Tweaks Criteria For Autism, Intellectual Disability
A new version of the DSM released this month includes changes to the definitions of both autism and intellectual disability that experts say will further clarify the diagnoses.
This School Helps Students With IDD Transition To Adulthood
At a tuition-free charter school, students with intellectual disabilities and autism are learning skills and gaining work experience as they strive toward goals tailored to their abilities.