Months after Trump administration officials promoted a medication as a possible treatment for autism, the Food and Drug Administration is expanding the drug’s approval, but not for everyone with the ...

Recent challenges with Medicaid waivers for people with developmental disabilities are among the problems that have been building up at state health agencies over the last year. (Photo by Danielle J.

A new study co-authored by MaryAnn Demchak, Ph.D., professor of special education at the University of Nevada, Reno, and Brianna Grumstrup, Ph.D., assistant professor of special education at the ...

Adults with IDDs face disproportionately higher rates of anxiety and depression and barriers to care, prompting researchers to characterize the situation as a ‘mental health crisis.’ ...

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities are more likely than others to say that physicians don’t listen to them, spend enough time with them or offer advice that’s easy to understand.

The month of March is dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities (DD), offering a wonderful opportunity to honor and celebrate members of our community and raise awareness.

With caseloads up by 200 people and costs rising 36%, the Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities is seeking a new 10-year levy.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A bill in the Ohio Statehouse seeks to establish a presumption that all adults with developmental disabilities are capable of making their own decisions unless otherwise ...

Families of Idahoans with disabilities say their lives could be upended as lawmakers in the state’s Republican-dominated legislature mull sweeping cuts.

John is described as a 10 year old living in the body of a 21 year old. He has a developmental disability, a serious ...