One of the most crucial things a family can do to care for a loved one with a disability is estate planning. The process offers opportunities to plan for today and the future that can enhance the ...

Researchers in the University of Connecticut's Neag School of Education have published a new study that provides unique insights into how emotional well-being is evaluated among individuals with ...

Emotional support animals (ESAs) are more than just pets. They provide crucial comfort and relief for emotional or psychological challenges. ESAs don’t need specialized training. They help alleviate ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Children with these disabilities were 16% to 18% more likely to be suspended or expelled from school. Those with ...

Families of children with disabilities were nearly twice as likely to report financial hardships as families of those without disabilities, according to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open.

There are 500,000 people in India living with deafblindness, children and adults who cannot hear, cannot see, and in many cases cannot communicate even basic needs like hunger, pain, or fear. Only 10% ...

The American education system has become infamous for below-average testing scores, teacher shortages, and other systemic issues that are taking a toll on educators and children alike. Performance in ...

Imagine the world in 2030, fully inclusive of persons with disabilities! During the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20, Member States agreed to launch a process to ...

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 ...

Currently, it is estimated that 15% of the population worldwide or some 1 billion individuals live with one or more disabling conditions. More than 46 per cent of older persons – those aged 60 years ...