People with intellectual disabilities are at higher risk for various health problems. In general, they tend to be engaged in less physical activity. In Canada and the U.S. alike, people with ...

Dozens of organizations helped bring awareness to intellectual disabilities and autism at an event in Westmoreland County on Saturday. More than 500 people showed up to learn from 30 organizations at ...

NEWS. THE LATEST NUMBERS FROM THE CDC FINDS AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ARE ON THE RISE. A DOCTOR WHO SPECIALIZES IN THIS FIELD SAYS THOSE PATIENTS FACE A SERIOUS GAP IN HEALTH CARE SERVICES ...

Kim Hauck is director of the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. When it comes to developmental disabilities, awareness goes beyond just knowing what intellectual or developmental ...

Since 1987, March has been designated Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in the US. This month recognizes individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and the barriers ...

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KABC) -- October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, which is dedicated to celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities to the economy and workplaces. A ...

WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — Kelsey Norris has walked, run, and swam to raise awareness for people with autism and intellectual disability. "I like helping people," Norris said. Norris, 18, is an advisory ...

YORK COUNTY, Pa. — October is N ational Disability Employment Awareness month. To highlight the month, Penn-Mar Human Services is highlighting its customized employment program, which has helped ...