New research has revealed a confronting life-expectancy gap for people with intellectual disability in NSW, highlighting ...

Systems weren’t built for neurodiversity. This post shows how psychology helps us shift from compliance to belonging for ...

Eating cookies with friends is better for you than eating broccoli alone, and the science backs this up. According to a 2023 report published by the U.S. surgeon general, our nation is facing a crisis ...

People with intellectual disabilities, such as those with Down syndrome or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, have historically had shorter life expectancies than the general population, but data from a ...

Intellectual disability is a disorder marked by below-average intellectual function and a lack of skills necessary for independent daily living. The condition begins in the developmental period. The ...

Oliver McGowan was 18 years old when he was hospitalized in England with recurrent seizures and pneumonia. He was autistic, and he and his parents had one specific request for the medical team: no ...

The state’s Quality Basic Education needs to address today’s practices for students with intellectual and developmental ...

Registration is now open for the 2026 OBX Polar Plunge set for Saturday, February 28 at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head. This annual event invites individuals, families, organizations and businesses ...

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 ...

Research finds health disparities among people with IDD. Racial and ethnic health disparities are a pervasive public health problem. Research finds similar health disparities among people with ...

In a move to bolster inclusion, Ironman is giving athletes with intellectual disabilities a new way to compete. The triathlon series, which takes place around the world, is adding intellectual ...

MWCC received a $132,335 MAIPSE grant to expand inclusive college access, career training, and support for students with ...