Many experts argue that to fully integrate people with disabilities into society greater focus must be placed on increasing accessibility in the workplace and in all public places. Dana Marlowe, a ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council is trying to navigate how to investigate claims of mistreatment in care facilities, schools or wherever an entity is ...

There are 1.2 million Australians currently living with a communication disability, which can affect relationships, employment, education and social inclusion. Speech Pathology Australia is already ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. LISBON, Ohio (WKBN) — A new law set to take effect this month is geared toward helping first responders and people with ...

An upcoming pivotal event, free for educators, providers and caregivers, aims to enhance communication strategies for individuals with intellectual disabilities. On July 17, the Down Syndrome ...

ALLIANCE – Avoiding eye contact, flapping one's hands and displaying excessive stress or worry are signs of autism. The behaviors can lead to miscommunication during traffic stops. The law aims to ...

At a meeting with her parole officer in Georgia this summer, “Jill” — who is deaf — was arrested for violating the conditions of her parole. She was accused of failing to attend a drug treatment ...

Paul Newman in a publicity still issued for the film, 'Cool Hand Luke', 1967. The classic 1967 film Cool Hand Luke starring Paul Newman tells the story of a man serving time in a Florida prison who ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have formed the Forum on Aging, Disability, and Independence to foster dialogue and address issues of mutual interest and concern related ...

LISBON, Ohio (WKBN) — A new law set to take effect this month is geared toward helping first responders and people with disabilities communicate. After being passed and signed by Gov. Mike DeWine in ...