A report highlighted a sharp rise in mental health problems across the United Kingdom, with growing pressure on NHS services and an increasing disability benefits bill.

March, which is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM) in the United States, is an ideal time to learn more about ...

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A Victorian theatre is letting audiences know when lights will flash or music will change abruptly or how people might react ...

A friend of her mother eventually suggested enrolling her in a public special needs school designed for children with ...

The San Antonio International Airport offers an array of programs aimed at reducing travel anxiety, especially during the ...

Salt Lake City International Airport cut the ribbon on its new sensory room on Wednesday, designating a space for those with sensory sensitivity challenges to use when visiting the airport.

Many people with disabilities still face barriers to access healthcare, education, jobs, leisure, and to participate in political life. Almost half of the EU population think that discrimination based ...

Much of the money went to social-services groups that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Dani Zalepka paints, sings and acts, but these aren’t mere hobbies for the 33-year-old woman with autism. They manage her anxiety and keep her connected to friends. To Dani’s mother, the Arc of ...

“They’re able to function in the world, but they struggle with friends and high level anxiety. Individuals with autism tend to be at high risk of being taken advantage of, and they’re not good at ...