Moving to a new place as a child is a challenge in itself. Add to that having to simultaneously learn two languages — the undertaking seems insurmountable. Melanie Rojas, a University of Delaware ...

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 ...

A look at UNICEF's programs that are considered critical to protecting child rights — and creating a more inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 world. A home visit with 11-year-old ...

Many people are reluctant to reveal hidden physical or mental challenges. Revealing invisible challenges within a relationship of trust can equip and empower people. Accommodating invisible ...

Faculty members play a critical role in supporting the success of students with disabilities. As we kick off the fall semester, you may begin receiving disability accommodation letters from students ...

Disability Support Services (DSS) are integral to any college campus, especially a diverse campus like UAB. Students with disabilities need a campus that is easily accessible to them. Although DSS ...

Midland’s Theresa Fletcher has been raising her son, who has a disability, silently for 21 years. She said being a parent of a kid with a disability can be overwhelming, lonely and isolating. But when ...

A La Trobe University pilot study has found that using virtual reality (VR) technology to immerse disability support workers in an experience of the daily life of their clients helps to build empathy.