Correspondent photo / John Patrick Gatta Beyond Expectations Barber School student Robert McCrae of Youngstown, left, supervises as Erika Mike of Boardman uses an air hose to blow off cut hair from ...

Using visualization requires people to read abstract visual imagery, estimate statistics and retain information. However, people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) often process ...

Developmental disabilities are a diverse group of severe chronic conditions that are due to mental and/or physical impairments. The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development defines the ...

Dr. Yolangel Hernandez Suarez was not able to see her son for months after the pandemic began. A 28-year-old man who is on the autism spectrum, her son lives in a group home. Until recently, visits to ...

March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month, established by President Ronald Reagan in 1987. Despite facing higher unemployment rates, people with developmental disabilities possess a wide range ...

A local organization is recognizing those who create opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities.

This conversation has been edited for conciseness and clarity. Sancia Kundu (SK): In your experience, Carly, how do you see ableism or pressure to meet typical developmental expectations impact the ...

For too long, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have been denied the same opportunities for ...

This essay is a Cover Story selection, a weekly feature highlighting the top picks from the editors of America Media. When I visit St. Thérèse of Lisieux Church in Cresskill, N.J., in April, people ...