Well-Known DJ Offers Lessons To Kids Who Are Nonverbal

 Kids and teens with developmental disabilities — including some who are nonverbal — are learning to work behind a turntable, sing on a microphone and enjoy "feeling the music." Read More >

7-Year-Old With Disability Has PTSD After Restraints Used At School, Lawsuit Says

 A family is suing after they say their child, who has a developmental disability, was repeatedly restrained at school, causing her to develop post-traumatic stress disorder. Read More >

FDA Warns That Therapy Tool Could Endanger Babies With Developmental Delays

 

Regulators are warning that a device used in water therapy for babies with developmental disabilities could lead to death or serious injury. Read More >

Coronavirus Infection During Pregnancy Linked To Neurodevelopmental Disorders

 Babies with prenatal exposure to COVID-19 were 86% more likely to be diagnosed with a developmental disorder in their first year compared with babies who weren't exposed, new research suggests. Read More >

New IDD Transition Program Takes Shape

 Leaders in one of the nation's largest cities are launching an effort to create more opportunities for those with developmental disabilities after they age out of school. Read More >

How Technology Can Help People With Disabilities Become More Independent

 One state is using American Rescue Plan funds to expand access to technology that can allow people with developmental disabilities to be less dependent on direct support professionals. Read More >

Latinx Families Ask For Equal Services For Their Children With Disabilities

 Research shows that Latinx families of those with developmental disabilities are less likely than white families to receive services through a state-funded network. A lawsuit seeks to change that. Read More >

For People With Disabilities, Few Good Options During Disasters

 With extended power outages and other slow-burning consequences, the aftermath of Hurricane Ida exposed just how vulnerable people with developmental disabilities are. Read More >

Unique Farm, Neighborhood Designed With Inclusion In Mind

 What started as a farm offering people with developmental disabilities a way to contribute and find purpose is expanding into a community with the addition of a pocket neighborhood. Read More >

Families Of People With IDD Rebuild Frayed Ties As Pandemic Eases

 Families of those with developmental disabilities have had their lives upended by the pandemic more than most, research shows, and now they're reuniting and trying to make up for lost time. Read More >

Despite High Risk, Access To COVID-19 Vaccines Uneven For Those With IDD

 People with developmental disabilities are at significantly greater risk of dying from COVID-19, but whether or not individuals have access to vaccines is coming down to where they live. Read More >

CDC Urged To Prioritize COVID-19 Vaccines For People With Developmental Disabilities

 With access to COVID-19 vaccines varying dramatically for people with developmental disabilities, advocates want the CDC to update its plan to account for the high risk this population faces. Read More >

Pandemic Helpline Launches For People With IDD, Caregivers

 As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, a new 24-hour support line is working to help individuals with developmental disabilities and those who care for them cope during this tough time. Read More >

COVID-19 Risk Varies Among Those With IDD, Study Finds

 People with developmental disabilities face a greater chance of dying from COVID-19 as compared to others, but new research suggests that the risk is not shared equally among this population. Read More >

Coronavirus Pandemic Takes Toll On Disability Community

 People with intellectual and developmental disabilities have been especially vulnerable to the social and emotional upheaval brought on by the pandemic and they face heightened health risks too. Read More >

COVID-19 Vaccine Should Go To Those With Developmental Disabilities First, Advocates Say

 People with developmental disabilities are not being adequately prioritized in plans to distribute COVID-19 vaccines, advocates say, even though they're more likely to die from the virus. Read More >

New Housing Concepts Emerge For Adults With Developmental Disabilities

 Communities of varying shapes and styles are popping up across the country, all aiming to address the severe shortage of housing options for those with developmental disabilities. Read More >

Mounting Evidence Points To Serious COVID-19 Risk For Those With IDD

 

People with developmental disabilities who contract COVID-19 face a higher risk of dying from the virus than just about anyone else, new research indicates. Read More >

Coronavirus Pandemic Challenges Those With Developmental Disabilities

 The number of people with developmental disabilities receiving services has dropped precipitously since the pandemic started, leading to isolation, behaviors and long-term effects. Read More >

COVID-19 Disproportionately Impacting Those With Developmental Disabilities

 The life-altering effects of COVID-19 have been tougher on people with intellectual and developmental disabilities than just about anyone else and they need more support, experts warn. Read More >