Actress With Autism Set To Return In TV Comedy

 New episodes of a television comedy starring an actress with autism are on the way. Read More >

Movie Starring Actor With Down Syndrome Coming To Theaters

A feature film headed to theaters later this summer stars an actor with Down syndrome alongside a pair of Hollywood A-listers and it's backed by some big names in the disability community. Read More >

Cerebral Palsy At Center Of Netflix Comedy

Netflix is picking up a comedy series about a man with cerebral palsy that has the backing of a "Big Bang Theory" star. Read More >

Fundraiser Pairs Chefs, People With Special Needs

A new project is connecting chefs with people who have developmental disabilities to inspire restaurant menu items, with a portion of proceeds going to support group homes and day programs. Read More;

Actor With Down Syndrome Starring In Movie With Shia LaBeouf

A 33-year-old with Down syndrome is making a name for himself working alongside Hollywood notables Shia LaBeouf, Dakota Johnson and David Arquette. Read More >

ABC Orders Up More 'Speechless'

Television network executives are doubling down on a comedy centering on the experiences of a teenager with cerebral palsy and his family. Read More >

Film Starring Actors With ASD Coming To The Big Screen

A feature film starring multiple people with autism is headed for a national release. Read More ;

Down Syndrome Reality Show Wins Critics' Choice Award

A reality show about the lives of several young adults with Down syndrome is picking up another award. Read More;

The 'Good Doctor' And Autism: Does ABC Get It Right?

"The Good Doctor," which offers a rare portrayal of an adult with autism in the workplace, leapfrogged "The Big Bang Theory" to become the most-watched TV show after just three episodes. Read More >

"The Good Doctor" Gets a Boost from Real MD with a Disability

ABC is turning to a pediatrician with cerebral palsy and others who have achieved success despite long odds to help promote their new television drama about a surgeon on the spectrum. Read More >

Down Syndrome Reality Show Takes Home Emmys

A documentary series chronicling the lives of seven young adults with Down syndrome is the winner of multiple Emmy Awards. Read More >

Down Syndrome Documentary Coming To PBS

Deep questions about independence — or lack thereof — for adults with Down syndrome are at the center of a new film that's set to make its television debut. Read More ;

Down Syndrome Reality Show Wins New Season

After receiving a half-dozen Emmy nominations, new episodes of a reality show following a group of young people with Down syndrome are on the way. Read More >

Report: Disability Remains Underrepresented In Movies

A new analysis of hundreds of the most popular films in recent years finds that portrayals of people with disabilities are few and far between. Read More ;

Michelle Obama To Salute Special Olympics Founder

Former first lady Michelle Obama will highlight the work of one of the world's largest organizations for people with intellectual disabilities during a nationally-televised event this week. Read More >

21 Special Needs News Stories from May 2017

On our Special Needs Resources Facebook page, we gather links every day to special needs news stories and blog posts of interest we’ve found around the Internet. Once a month, we’ll gather those stories together in a roundup post to help you catch things you missed, find things you meant to look at, and share the whole batch with others who need some information and inspiration.  Read in browser »

Following Uproar, Teen With Autism Will Make Trip To UN

A 15-year-old who won a trip to the United Nations, but then had the trip denied because he has autism, has learned that he will be able to go after all. Read More >

With Actors On The Spectrum, Film Offers New Lens

Stories about people with disabilities are increasingly common on the big screen. But in a twist, a rom-com is gaining attention for casting those with autism to play people like themselves. Read More >

ESPN To Honor Special Olympics Founder

A prestigious award bestowed during a nationally-televised event this summer will put a spotlight on one of the world's largest organizations for people with developmental disabilities. Read More >

Autism At Center Of New Prime-Time TV Drama

ABC will introduce a prime-time drama this fall featuring a lead character on the autism spectrum. Read More >