India, June 29 -- As an educator for over 26 years, I have worn many different hats. I have worked with children, both with ...

It’s time to rethink disability accommodations in higher education. While essential for ensuring access, accommodations should not be seen as an end in themselves. Colleges and universities must move ...

According to the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, approximately 1 in 6 children in the United States have developmental disabilities which include physical, learning, ...

As a teacher, you want all of your students to reach their academic potential. However, not everyone learns at the same pace or in the same way. That means you need to be prepared to provide ...

Explicitly teaching students social-emotional skills, like social awareness and goal-setting, can lead to stronger relationships, academic gains, and a greater sense of well-being, research shows.

The third graders at Pershing Elementary participated in a special lesson last month: a hands-on workshop about disabilities and the tools people may use, such as wheelchairs, braces, and canes. A ...

Students with disabilities were more likely to see punitive discipline and less likely to access rigorous coursework during the height of the pandemic. This held true in both traditional public ...

This page offers information for students who identify as neurodivergent, who have disabilities that impact their academic work, and/or who are looking for ideas for managing their academic endeavors ...

At a student-centered and community-focused university, the University of New Haven recognizes that success looks different for every learner. Our campus is home to students with diverse ways of ...

Genetics is a rapidly evolving field with the potential to achieve improved health outcomes through precision medicine. People with intellectual disability have asked to know more about genetic ...

Disability-based discrimination was reported by 12.4% of medical students with disabilities in the US, with the highest rates being reported by those with chronic illnesses and multiple disabilities.

In the wake of last week’s active shooter attack at Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga., we are reminded that teaching strategies to protect students with disabilities during school emergencies is ...