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 ...

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 ...

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Read full article: ‘The world can change:’ This Apopka nonprofit doles out random acts of kindness For adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, finding employment, independence and ...

This project was funded by the Endeavour Foundation Disability Research Grant. Leaving school and figuring out what’s next is challenging for young people. For those with disability, it is even harder ...

KENTWOOD, Mich. — The nonprofit organization Ready for Life is making a significant impact in the Kentwood community by demonstrating that individuals with intellectual disabilities can achieve the ...

Bake Ability Bakery offers treats made with love by people with intellectual disabilities. The Bucks County business offers ...

The SA Life Academy runs the Rising Stars Coffee Program to help individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities ...

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 ...