BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Families and loved ones of children who may have developmental disabilites can get extra support during a webinar scheduled for Monday, July 15. The webinar is being put on ...

New data from almost 40 states reveal progress and gaps in connection, choice, and community life By centering the ...

Transition planning encompasses the coordinated set of activities, services and supports designed to guide young people with developmental disabilities from adolescence into adulthood. This process ...

Caregivers of children with developmental disabilities often face a complex interplay of emotional, physical and social challenges that can undermine their own health and wellbeing. Developmental ...

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 ...

Once a country ratifies the Convention, the obligations established by the Convention must be reflected in the State’s national legal framework, development planning and budgeting, and in related ...

The current report, which reviews and assesses 20 years of international cooperation related to advancement of persons with disabilities in the context of development, should be read in conjunction ...

People with developmental disability have higher health care needs and lower life expectancy compared with the general population. Poor quality of care resulting from interpersonal and systemic ...