They’re diagnoses that most people have heard about before, but that far less fully understand. Autism. Down syndrome. Cerebral palsy. They, along with other conditions that may not be as instantly ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dozens of organizations helped bring awareness to intellectual disabilities and autism at an event in Westmoreland County on ...

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 ...

An Omaha teen published a children’s book aimed at helping young readers understand people with disabilities.

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 ...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to highlight the importance of emotional well‑being for individuals and families.

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 ...

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 ...

Therapeutic Riding of Tuscaloosa helps people with physical and intellectual disabilities, among other ailments, but it needs ...