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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

HONOLULU – The Hawai’i State Council on Developmental Disabilities and community partners will celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with the annual Day at the Capitol event on March 4.

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 ...