In adults of all ages, chronic sleep problems were linked with a greater risk of trouble with activities of daily living later in life, in a recent study. Although disability rates have been falling, ...

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More than 5 million Americans are living with permanent TBI-related disability related to traumatic brain injury, which can ...

Disabilities among U.S. children have increased slightly, with a bigger rise in mental and developmental problems in those from wealthier families, a 10-year analysis found. Disadvantaged kids still ...

"Disability only becomes a tragedy when society fails to provide the things we need to lead our lives — job opportunities or barrier-free buildings, for example… It is not a tragedy to me that I'm ...

PLAINS TWP. — Tom Carasiti, the father of a 25-year-old man with autism, is concerned about a long waiting list for services for people with intellectual disabilities when they become adults. Carasiti ...

Disability often framed as a ‘problem’ in medical school curriculum for doctors to diagnose, treat Negative ideas about disability have a direct, negative effect on workforce diversity in medicine ...

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According to the preliminary findings of a study on the cost of secondary conditions among women with physical disabilities (n=443), the majority (60 percent) reported problems with circulation. In a ...

PORT WASHINGTON, Long Island (WABC) -- If you get sick and can't work, many of us would rely on Social Security disability benefits to kick in and help pay the bills. That's what one Long Island ...

Many disabled workers face the threat of losing their jobs or businesses because of long waits for government grants.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Andrew Pulrang writes about disability practices, policy, and culture. April is Autism Acceptance Month. It’s a good time to ...