Susana Ruiz sat in the doctor’s exam room in San Jose, Calif. unable to smile, open her right eye, or even take a sip of water. “The only way this is going to remedy is if you take care of yourself,” ...

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 ...

Moving to a new place as a child is a challenge in itself. Add to that having to simultaneously learn two languages — the undertaking seems insurmountable. Melanie Rojas, a University of Delaware ...

Roughly 26% of Americans identify as Disabled, yet only 23% are employed compared to 66% of non-Disabled people. Many want to work, but doing so means that nearly two-thirds of unemployed Disabled ...

Disability Support Services (DSS) are integral to any college campus, especially a diverse campus like UAB. Students with disabilities need a campus that is easily accessible to them. Although DSS ...

If you haven’t heard of Richcroft yet, get ready to take notice. This innovative organization is rapidly gaining recognition as the premier support agency in Maryland for people with intellectual and ...