No one should have to sit on the sidelines because of a disability. A West Michigan organization is making sure people of all abilities can find joy a do a lot— from rollerskating to self-defense, ...

I was surprised when my niece Sophia told me that she had applied for a summer staff position at Landmark College, which she had attended for three weeks the summer between 11th and 12th grades. At ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new app is creating a safe space for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to build community and lasting ...

"Disability isn’t what someone lacks, it’s whether the world makes room for them.” Imagine what it would take in your ...

A free event in Hamilton later this month is raising awareness and generating support for the disabled community.The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is happening on April 13 at Marcum Park in Hamilton, ...

In the eyes of Joe Kantzer, it’s simple. “Family takes care of family.” This was Joe’s response when asked how he ended up being the primary caregiver (along with his wife, Dianne) to his older ...

Put off by pitying displays of concern for her son’s paralysis, a reader wonders how to handle a well-meaning friend whose support misses the mark. By Philip Galanes See more of our coverage in your ...

My 21-year-old son, Emerson, was born with a chromosome abnormality and only has some language. Still, when he was in elementary school, a lot of the kids who came to our door at Halloween seemed to ...

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Friendship Circle of Virginia is hosting its second annual Disability Expo in partnership with the Weinstein JCC in January. According to organizers, the expo will be held ...