Disability Issues

Although teachers cannot diagnose dyslexia formally, screenings at school can help flag students who may have characteristics of the learning disability.

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).

A coalition of national advocacy organizations and individual plaintiffs with disabilities have filed a federal lawsuit against the Social Security Administration, the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, and top federal officials.

A New Jersey program allows individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other communication disorders to have a voluntary designation on their driver's licenses or ID cards to alert law enforcement.