Disability Issues

For a variety of reasons, people with special needs are more likely to suffer physical, mental and financial abuse than are others. Here are some ways to prevent and recognize abuse.

Special Needs 101

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is one of the major federal programs that provides monetary assistance to people with disabilities. Although the lack of strict financial standards makes SSDI benefits easier to manage once they are obtained, not everyone with...

Special Needs 101

Although it took more than a year of back and forth, a comprehensive health care reform bill and an associated reconciliation bill finally passed both houses of Congress. ...

Special Needs 101

Imagine not being able to marry or even live with the person you love. The recently released documentary Patrice: The Movie, now available on Hulu, addresses this emotionally challenging conundrum...

In a new report, an independent committee outlines recommended strategies for improving community integration for the more than 7 million people in the U.S. with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Providing reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities is one key element in creating a more inclusive work environment.

A new GAO report found that parents of children with disabilities experience many barriers to finding child care that meets their needs.

Every day, people with disabilities must navigate airports, airplanes, and related forms of conveyance. To ensure they receive fair and equal treatment when traveling by air, Congress passed the Air Carrier Access Act in 1986.

Understanding the types of disabled parking permits available, the process for obtaining them, and where they can be used is necessary for those who require these accommodations.