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

The Department of Health and Human Services has announced a plan to research the cause of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which includes compiling data about people with autism to determine what environmental factors may be related.

A new documentary titled "Unleashing Hope: The Power of Service Dogs for Children With Autism" is shedding light on the transformative role service dogs can play in the lives of children with autism.

Shared living arrangements offer an alternative to institutional living, providing individuals with disabilities a sense of community integration, independence, and tailored support.

Irish actor Colin Farrell made recent headlines in connection with his 21-year-old son James, who has a genetic developmental disability called Angelman syndrome.

A promising new initiative launched by the United States Department of Education for students with disabilities has been shuttered by the Department of Government Efficiency.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is removing 11 pieces of guidance clarifying how businesses can comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).