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 ...

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

People with intellectual disabilities are at higher risk for various health problems. In general, they tend to be engaged in less physical activity. In Canada and the U.S. alike, people with ...

New research reveals colorectal cancer screening gaps among people with intellectual disabilities, highlighting barriers to ...

The Lancet’s proposal to create a new label of “profound autism” serves only to distract us from the work of ensuring that all autistic people have everything they need to thrive. The effort to divide ...

Structural barriers such as inaccessible infrastructure and lack of transport options affect South Africa’s reputation as a disability-friendly country.

Different Like Me is the latest book by Author and Co-Founder of Henderson Haven, Sherri Henderson. When the author is faced with this question from their son Trey, who has Down Syndrome, Henderson ...

Shocking inequalities experienced by men with learning disabilities when diagnosed with prostate cancer have been highlighted ...

Uber is rolling out new features aimed at making it easier for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to get from one place to another more independently.

Virginia Senate advances bills to change how people with disabilities interact with courts ...