Since 1987, March has been celebrated as National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. This month-long observance brings attention to the varied and unique experiences of individuals with ...

Throughout the month of March, communities across the Western Slope are sharing stories of individuals with developmental disabilities who are overcoming obstacles and gaining independence. These ...

Correspondent photo / John Patrick Gatta Beyond Expectations Barber School student Robert McCrae of Youngstown, left, supervises as Erika Mike of Boardman uses an air hose to blow off cut hair from ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jennifer Shapiro* had a feeling something wasn’t quite right with her infant son, Timothy. When she looked closely at him, his ...

This month is Developmental Disabilities Month to break down barriers and recognize the contributions those with developmental disabilities make in our society.

March is Disability Awareness Month, and to celebrate the Greensburg Decatur County Chamber of Commerce is hosting an open house and a ribbon cutting at 11:30 a.m. today (Tuesday, March ...

Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities Superintendent Renee Kohler and Assistant Superintendent Melissa Ricker spoke about individuals with disabilities overcoming barriers and stigmas, as w ...

Developmental disabilities are a diverse group of severe chronic conditions that are due to mental and/or physical impairments. The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development defines the ...

Using visualization requires people to read abstract visual imagery, estimate statistics and retain information. However, people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) often process ...