For individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities (IDD), meaningful community employment can be life changing. It’s more than a paycheck, a routine, or a place to go. Having a ...
A $13.8 million federal grant has been awarded to North Carolina toward assisting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities access inclusive jobs with competitive wages and benefits. The ...
Lib's Market is hosting an informational day to highlight the programs offered by the Columbiana County Board of ...
Barriers exist at every turn for people with disabilities, but as this week's cover story shows, there is now more understanding of what people CAN do rather than what they can not. This week’s cover ...
Despite ample recent news coverage about possible deep federal cuts to the program — some misperceptions persist that it is simply a “government handout” program. In fact, according to health polling ...
Recent challenges with Medicaid waivers for people with developmental disabilities are among the problems that have been building up at state health agencies over the last year. (Photo by Danielle J.
TULSA, Okla. — March is National Intellectual and Developmental Disability Awareness Month, and a local group created work opportunities for those who appreciate it the most. Empower Business Services ...
Breaking down stereotypes and removing barriers is the first step toward unlocking the potential for people with disabilities ...
Some of the photos are shocking. A girl scrunching up on the floor of a room where, according to the caption, she's been kept in isolation for months. A row of boys slouching in Adirondack chairs with ...