MISSION, Kan. — We’ve heard many voices highlighting areas of mental health throughout the month of May. One community that often gets overlooked when it comes to mental health awareness is the IDD ...

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 ...

By Agatha EmeadiChinny Nzekwu is a senior level risk management leader and subject matter expert for a United States federal government agency. She lives with her husband and two adult sons. Dedicated ...

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 ...

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 ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The clients of The Center are among Houston's most vulnerable population: adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Board president Richard Rosenberg gave ABC13 ...

Intellectual disabilities affect a child’s ability to learn and function at levels considered typical for their age. Learning disabilities affect a child’s ability to master specific skills, like ...

Despite what President Trump said at a press conference Thursday — "They can be air traffic controllers" — that's not how disability hiring works, says Chai Feldblum, a disability lawyer and former ...

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 ...

When people talk about diversity and inclusion, they often forget one of the most underrepresented groups in the workforce: individuals with intellectual disabilities. People living with severe autism ...