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 ...

The vast majority of companies that provide housing and therapy for people with developmental disabilities have faced "moderate to severe staffing shortfalls" and almost half have had to discontinue ...

Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome (RSTS) is a rare genetic condition that can lead to distinctive facial features, broad thumbs, and moderate to severe intellectual disability. It can also increase the risk ...

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is facing criticism and concern from both politicians and the public over a diversity hiring initiative that actively recruits workers with "severe ...

Intellectual disabilities affect a child’s ability to learn and function at levels considered typical for their age. Learning disabilities affect a child’s ability to master specific skills, like ...

This article is being published in conjunction with a special October 2022 issue of the Health Affairs journal dedicated entirely to Disability and Health. There are numerous health inequities for ...

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is actively recruiting workers who suffer "severe intellectual" disabilities, psychiatric problems and other mental and physical conditions under a diversity ...