Disability Issues

At some point in life, almost any parent of a child with special needs will at least consider the possibility of hiring someone to provide in-home care. Lisa Lieberman's book A "Stranger" Among Us offers a range of advice...

A surprising number of people -- including many people with disabilities -- do not take advantage of the Earned Income Tax Credit. The IRS is encouraging potential recipients to apply.

A ward of the state is a person under the government's protection. Children and adults with cognitive disabilities can become wards of the state.

Once a person becomes a guardian, they should be aware of their responsibilities. Since the ward loses significant rights, guardians must promote their autonomy to the fullest possible extent.

The measures follow charges of neglect and a storm of protest at CDC director’s remarks in January.

Is your family prepared for nature’s wrath and other disasters? A new guide has tips on how to ensure people with disabilities have everything they need in an emergency—well ahead of time.

The Food and Drug Administration overstepped its authority in banning electric shock devices to curb self-harm and aggressive behavior among students with disabilities, a federal court has ruled.

A new series of guides and informational toolkits help people with IDD and their caregivers adopt practices to protect them and their communities from the spread of COVID-19.

People with disabilities are more likely to lack adequate nutrition and they find it hard to get nutritional help — or even recognition — from the federal government’s SNAP (food stamp) program.