For women, the effects of unrecognized disability often surface through interrupted education, challenges navigating ...

MY NAME IS ERIC WESTCOTT AND THE GRANTHAM. I’M PROUDLY 20 YEARS OLD AND I HAVE A HIGHLY FUNCTIONING AUTISTIC. I AM THE CREATOR OF ERIC’S ID LAW. I CREATED THE LOGOS BECAUSE MY MOTHER FELT IT SHALL ...

The reservoir where I walk my dog each day is like the watercooler at work. People from all walks of life—electricians, postal workers, scientists, doctors, and investors—stop to chat about the ...

It's a symbol meant to protect and empower thousands of Coloradans, yet most people don't even know it exists. Printed on state-issued driver's licenses and ID cards, the Invisible Disabilities symbol ...

"Tom" (identifying features changed) is 40 years old, and 6’6” tall. “He’s like a big teddy bear," his mother likes to say. He has an intellectual disability and has struggled intermittently with ...

Each July, Disability Pride Month commemorates the strength, resilience, and diverse experiences of individuals with disabilities. It serves as a platform to advocate for disability rights, challenge ...

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical, legal, or financial advice. Invisible disabilities, including but not limited to autoimmune disorders, ...

Disability advocates are speaking out as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to take on a case that hinges on whether a diagnosis of intellectual disability should be based on more than an IQ score. The ...

A new study is among the first to estimate the number of adults in the U.S. with intellectual disability, offering policymakers and other stakeholders a snapshot of the need for resources. Just shy of ...

The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) guarantees the human rights of people with disabilities. UN entities and CRPD mandate’s representatives met on the 16th session of the ...

Ableism, a form of discrimination that favours able-bodied individuals, often stems from misconceptions and stereotypes about disabilities. One of the most pervasive assumptions is that a person ...