Since 1987, March has been designated Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in the US. This month recognizes individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and the barriers ...
Patricia Mouthon adores her 12-year-old son. “He is lovely and cute and amazing and I love him,” said Mouthon, a Virginia Beach resident. But that doesn’t mean taking care of him every day is easy.
President Donald Trump wants to cut $163 billion in federal spending next year, potentially zeroing out key disability programs, some of which are already pausing services because they’re running out ...
Children with developmental disabilities often struggle to access dental care even though they are at increased risk of tooth decay and other issues. Now, new guidance is detailing what pediatricians ...
Deputy Secretary Marlana Hutchinson listens to advocates testify Thursday on proposed cuts to the Developmental Disabilities Administration budget. (Photo by Danielle J. Brown). State officials said ...
ABLE NH, a New Hampshire-based disability advocacy organization, is planning a vigil on the State House lawn in Concord ...
At the end of 2019, just before COVID, the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Cuyahoga DD) privatized its day program and transportation services — services that were a visible, ...
They’re diagnoses that most people have heard about before, but that far less fully understand. Autism. Down syndrome. Cerebral palsy. They, along with other conditions that may not be as instantly ...
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - The beginning of a new yearly celebration for Community Healthcore and local developmental disability advocacy groups happened on Tuesday. “This is a time for people to become ...
Over the course of this legislative session, Virginia lawmakers might have to plug a budget hole for services for people with ...
STRONGER FUTURE FOR BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS. WILL DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY ADVOCATES DESCEND ON THE CAPITOL TO PROTEST THE PROPOSED BUDGET? WELL, PROVIDERS SAY THE ROUGHLY 2% INCREASE IN FUNDING IS ...
Actor Oh Yoon-ah told about her son Min's recent situation.2 days 'Oh!On Yoona's channel, "Communication Mom Oh Yoona Live!" #A video titled '#selfcare #autismspectrum' was uploaded above.In the video ...