The Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire is tackling the problem of access to post-secondary education for young adults with intellectual disabilities and has been awarded a $2.5 ...

"This is a fun activities group for younger adults (18-35) with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism. JCHAI Transitions offers a monthly calendar of fun classes, dinners and weekend trips with ...

Expert Community Care Management (ECCM) is a point of entry for families whose loved ones need services for intellectual disabilities or autism. The Erie County-founded nonprofit, which provides ...

A new study is among the first to estimate the number of adults in the U.S. with intellectual disability, offering policymakers and other stakeholders a snapshot of the need for resources. Just shy of ...

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 ...

When my parents died, it fell to me and my four siblings to take care of our brother Michael. You see, Michael was born in 1960 with Down syndrome. Caring for him wasn’t always easy, but it was ...

One of the greatest concerns parents of individuals with intellectual disability have is how will their loved one be cared for, or how their loved one will care for themselves, when they — as parents ...

New research reveals colorectal cancer screening gaps among people with intellectual disabilities, highlighting barriers to participation and follow-up care.

Two San Antonio nonprofits are joining forces to better support families and guardians caring for loved ones with ...