The support staff from the nonprofit "Mainstay" helps those living with intellectual disabilities lead an independent ...

Sam Stubbs’s parents were asked about his quality of life while treating him for a lung infection. They realised it was ...

People with cognitive disabilities—like autism, attention deficit and memory loss—are less satisfied with their health care than those in the general population, according to a study published by a ...

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 ...

Months after the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that advocates said could have major implications for ...

A new study shows a sharp rise in rates of cognitive disability within the U.S. over the past decade. Adults under the age of 40 experienced the greatest increase in risk, with 2023 rates of nearly 1 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The study used 2013-2023 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data. Respondents with chronic health ...

People with intellectual disability only have their disability noted by hospital staff in one in every five hospital admissions, our new study shows. Recognising someone has a disability is critical ...

A supreme court decision will determine whether the cruel, unconstitutional execution of people with intellectual disability becomes even more prevalent ...