Nine books featuring stories about various types of disabilities are being tapped for a special set of awards given alongside ...

In a new twist in a long-running lawsuit, a coalition of states is challenging the right of people with disabilities to live ...

Federal health officials are reviving a key panel tasked with guiding the government's strategy on autism, but the new ...

An upcoming episode of a popular PBS Kids show will be told from the viewpoint of a character with autism. “Daniel Tiger’s ...

Students with disabilities may be missing out on valuable assistive technology, a new report finds, due to limited awareness among school staff and other issues.

A budget agreement working its way through Congress rebuffs Trump administration efforts to make major changes to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and eliminate some disability programs ...

Taking Tylenol during pregnancy does not increase the risk that a child will have autism, intellectual disability or ADHD, according to a new study that contradicts warnings from U.S. officials.

With a pair of new hires and recent comments, advocates say the Trump administration appears to be actively laying the groundwork to transfer special education out of the U.S. Department of Education.

The makers of “Sesame Street” say Elmo, Abby Cadabby and Grover are getting a new friend with autism as part of an effort to reduce stigma and help those on the spectrum learn life skills. Sesame ...

The U.S. Department of Justice is rescinding numerous guidance documents clarifying requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act, including some dating back to 1999. The agency said this ...