Read full article: ‘The world can change:’ This Apopka nonprofit doles out random acts of kindness For adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, finding employment, independence and ...

Autistic individuals often rely on Medicaid for insurance, but the transition to adulthood can, and often does, impact their enrollment status. In continuing to examine how autistic individuals use ...

Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities - including conditions such as autism and Down syndrome - experience significantly higher rates of anxiety and depression than adults in the ...

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A smartphone app significantly reduced depressive symptoms and improved self-esteem and quality of life in individuals with intellectual disabilities. The study addressed a research gap, highlighting ...

The Eastman Institute for Oral Health (EIOH), the Golisano Foundation, and the Special Olympics have partnered to improve access and oral healthcare for people with intellectual disabilities. The ...

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 ...

Callista Kahonde receives funding from the National Research Foundation Innovation Postdoctoral Fellowship. She is a postdoctoral fellow at Stellenbosch University, Centre for Disability and ...

A Toronto nonprofit says it's launched the province's first harm reduction program for adults with intellectual ...

Stephanie Dominguez, left, dances with Jessica Manzueta at a prom night for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The theme of New Concepts for Living Third Annual Prom Night is ...

SPRINGFIELD — The New Avenue Foundation, the same organization that brings people with all abilities together every Friday night at Our Community Coffee Cup in Springfield and gives those with ...

Imagine needing to save for a major expense — like a car or rental security deposit — but you’re not allowed to keep more ...