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

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 ...

Tom Frebel is a longtime volunteer and pitcher in the Baseballtown Charities Dream League, a program for people with ...

Texans with disabilities can wait almost two decades for certain Medicaid programs. During a House Human Services Committee ...

Parents of adults with autism are actively engaging with legislators to address pressing housing challenges faced by their ...

Oliver McGowan was 18 years old when he was hospitalized in England with recurrent seizures and pneumonia. He was autistic, and he and his parents had one specific request for the medical team: no ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Individuals with intellectual disabilities were less likely to participate in and complete colorectal cancer ...

In a move to bolster inclusion, Ironman is giving athletes with intellectual disabilities a new way to compete. The triathlon series, which takes place around the world, is adding intellectual ...

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 ...