The life expectancy of people with intellectual disability is 16 years shorter than average, study finds

New research has revealed a confronting life-expectancy gap for people with intellectual disability in NSW, highlighting ...
Psychology TodayOpinion

The Science of Belonging for People With IDD

Systems weren’t built for neurodiversity. This post shows how psychology helps us shift from compliance to belonging for ...

Pikes Peak State College launches concurrent enrollment program for students with intellectual disabilities

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - A southern Colorado college says it’s the only higher education institution in the state ...
Drexel University

New Intellectual Disability Diagnoses in Autistic Young Adults: A Path for Staying Medicaid-Enrolled?

Autistic individuals often rely on Medicaid for insurance, but the transition to adulthood can, and often does, impact their enrollment status. In continuing to examine how autistic individuals use ...
Forbes

Supporting Older Adults With Intellectual Disabilities: A Growing Imperative For Leaders

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 ...
Disability Scoop

How Common Is Intellectual Disability Among Adults?

A new study is among the first to estimate the number of adults in the U.S. with intellectual disability, offering policymakers and other stakeholders a snapshot of the need for resources. Just shy of ...
Psychology Today

Intellectual Disability (Intellectual Developmental Disorder)

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 ...
Disability Scoop

Ironman Adds Intellectual Disability Division

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 ...
The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionOpinion

Georgia’s outdated school funding formula doesn’t add up

The state’s Quality Basic Education needs to address today’s practices for students with intellectual and developmental ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Patients With Intellectual Disabilities Face Distinct Challenges in COPD, Asthma Care

Patients with intellectual disabilities experience inconsistent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) consultations and higher rates of antibiotic prescriptions for asthma, highlighting the ...
The Outer Banks Voice

Registration Open for OBX Polar Plunge on February 28 in Nags Head

Registration is now open for the 2026 OBX Polar Plunge set for Saturday, February 28 at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head. This annual event invites individuals, families, organizations and businesses ...

Here's why NJ's first disability watchdog has hope despite scandals

Paul Aronsohn's ombudsman office became a national model and exposed problems with group homes, insurers and state agencies. The stakes were personal.