Hundreds of advocates gathered Wednesday at the Missouri Capitol for Disability Rights Legislative Day. After hearing from Gov. Mike Kehoe and state Treasurer Vivek Malek, advocates dispersed to ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Disability advocates are telling people with loved ones in state-run community homes they do not have to leave. NewsChannel 5 Investigates first reported the state is ...

Since 1987, March has been designated Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in the US. This month recognizes individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and the barriers ...

A budget agreement working its way through Congress rebuffs Trump administration efforts to make major changes to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and eliminate some disability programs ...

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month to raise awareness of developmental disabilities and the challenges people with them can face. While nonverbal learning ...

The board encourages the community to wear orange on March 4 in support of those with disabilities. The MCBDD is promoting inclusion and highlighting the strengths of those they serve. The board ...

Recent challenges with Medicaid waivers for people with developmental disabilities are among the problems that have been building up at state health agencies over the last year. (Photo by Danielle J.

Advocates for people with developmental disabilities rallied in February at the State House in opposition to cuts proposed by the Moore administration in its proposed fiscal 2026 budget. (Photo by ...

Families of children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities now have an additional place to go for recreational ...

The percentage of U.S. children, ages 3-17, who have ever been diagnosed with a developmental disability has once again increased, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) ...

An intellectual or developmental disability, or I/DD, is multifaceted, complex and diverse. No one’s needs are exactly the same. Individuals with I/DD may be quite independent, need moderate support ...