Results for Developmental Disabilities

Developmental disabilities can be physical, mental, or both. The problems are usually life-long, but therapy can help. Learn more.

March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. To help celebrate and raise awareness, NARIC staff will be sharing posts throughout the month on different topics, including posts on d…

There are a number of disabilities people live with each day and a group in Georgia is trying to make the lives of those with developmental disabilities easier.

Epilepsy Foundation of Metropolitan New York
FAQ – Epilepsy and Developmental Disabilities
The following answers have been written by The Epilepsy Foundation of Metropolitan New York staff and members of its professional advisory board
Is epilepsy common in children who have developmental disabilities
Epilepsy is seen in children who have no other problems; however, epilepsy is common in children who have developmental disabilities. Approximately 30% of…

The national developmental disability news site covering autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, intellectual disability and more.

Iland was diagnosed with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder, and his mother worried he might be stopped by police and wouldn’t know how to react to common police demands or questions. The training is designed to help officers better understand autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, ADHD and other conditions and to teach those with disabilities how to act if they have a police encounter or need assistance…

National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (March) and Autism Awareness Month (April), a visit to Saratoga Bridges for their radio program and dance class at their office in Ballston Spa.

Wendell Foster's Campus for Developmental Disabilities is in tremendous need for volunteers. Work with us to change someone's life today!

Saratoga Bridges hosts several events that provide opportunities to raise awareness of the services and programs we offer while generating vital funds that keep our mission alive. Please consider attending, volunteering or becoming a sponsor! Your help ensures that we can continue our commitment to advocating for people with disabilities by providing resources that enable them to live enriching lives in the communities where they are…

Scientists say brain imaging scans may help them to estimate a child's future working memory, which in turn provides insight into future intellectual successes or challenges.

Employment rates for people with disabilities have not significantly improved since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed nearly 20 years ...

Saratoga Bridges proudly salutes March as Developmental Disability Awareness Month (DDAM). DDAM commemorates the progress self-advocates, families and volunteers have made toward improving the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
In 1987 President Ronald Reagan officially proclaimed March as DDAM to bring intellectual and developmental disabilities to the forefront, to underscore the pride and promise this group has in achieving their dreams, to generate…

A local non-profit recieves $150,000 to help more adults in Columbia with developmental disabilities.

Heartstrings is a nonprofit in Overland Park that’s been helping employ people with developmental disabilities since 2001.

Community Living provides residential services to adults with developmental disabilities in Marquette and Green Lake Counties. Our support enables adults with developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community, and have maximum choice and control over their lives.

Providing educational and vocational services to children, ages 2.9-22, with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities.

Therap Services, the leading software in the field of intellectual disabilities and LTSS, announced its Signature Level sponsorship of the DDNA 2017 Conference in Dallas, Texas from April 7 –...

The Arc of New Jersey - definitive source of information on intellectual and developmental disabilities. Information on services and supports that assist children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Thirty years ago, President Ronald Reagan deemed March to be Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Awareness months are an important advocacy tool, as they provide opportunities to reflect on progress and continue meaningful conversations about the future. For many people with developmental disabilities, ensuring these discussions take place can be the difference between being invisible and living as full citizens in their communities
Developmental disabilities awareness is…