Employment and career development supports offered by Developmental Disability Services providers such as Champlain Community Services, and others in Vermont Care Partners’ statewide network, empower ...

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 ...

The Shapiro Administration’s 31 percent reduction in the emergency waiting list is a significant policy achievement.

For too long, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have been denied the same opportunities for ...

Eating cookies with friends is better for you than eating broccoli alone, and the science backs this up. According to a 2023 report published by the U.S. surgeon general, our nation is facing a crisis ...

Intellectual disability is a disorder marked by below-average intellectual function and a lack of skills necessary for independent daily living. The condition begins in the developmental period. The ...

University of Iowa professors are using fruit flies to identify what genes cause intellectual disability, a common and often ...

Individuals with intellectual disabilities were far less likely to undergo colorectal cancer screening and additional ...

In a move to bolster inclusion, Ironman is giving athletes with intellectual disabilities a new way to compete. The triathlon series, which takes place around the world, is adding intellectual ...

Imagine needing to save for a major expense — like a car or rental security deposit — but you’re not allowed to keep more ...

Taylor Chaney founded the Garden Foundation seven years ago, inspired by her sister Lindsey.