People with intellectual disabilities, such as those with Down syndrome or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, have historically had shorter life expectancies than the general population, but data from a ...

Social isolation and loneliness have been pervasive public health concerns in America, especially impacting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Both mental and physical ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a significant funding initiative, allocating $1.1 billion to sustain critical community-based services for older ...

Doug McIntosh has one person on speed dial."Occasionally, I do have to call mom, like 20 times a day," McIntosh said.Morning, noon and night, sometimes McIntosh just longs for company. Most times, ...

Federally funded programs that investigate abuse, ensure voting access and provide education and job support for people with developmental disabilities in Ohio are the target of U.S. Department of ...

Joy Boe worked in many different areas of service for people with disabilities, but it was an arts program that she really fell in love with, inspiring what would later become the nonprofit she gladly ...