A new state law is designed to bridge the communication gap between first responders and those with disabilities. House Bill 144, also known as Keith's Law, expands on the already existing ...

Keith’s Law lets Ohio families share critical info with first responders to improve safety for people with developmental ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council is trying to navigate how to investigate claims of mistreatment in care facilities, schools or wherever an entity is ...

A new Ohio bill aims to make emergency situations safer and less stressful for people with developmental disabilities — starting before first responders even arrive.

COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The state wants to increase public awareness about a program designed to reduce misunderstandings between law enforcement officers and Ohioans with a communication disability.

Many experts argue that to fully integrate people with disabilities into society greater focus must be placed on increasing accessibility in the workplace and in all public places. Dana Marlowe, a ...

Dr Ariella Meltzer is a Board member of an organisation who makes accessible information. She received funding for this research from the UNSW Disability Innovation Institute, as well as grants from ...

ALLIANCE – Avoiding eye contact, flapping one's hands and displaying excessive stress or worry are signs of autism. The behaviors can lead to miscommunication during traffic stops. The law aims to ...

There are 1.2 million Australians currently living with a communication disability, which can affect relationships, employment, education and social inclusion. Speech Pathology Australia is already ...

At a meeting with her parole officer in Georgia this summer, “Jill” — who is deaf — was arrested for violating the conditions of her parole. She was accused of failing to attend a drug treatment ...

Paul Newman in a publicity still issued for the film, 'Cool Hand Luke', 1967. The classic 1967 film Cool Hand Luke starring Paul Newman tells the story of a man serving time in a Florida prison who ...

Disability can arrive slowly or in an instant. One day you’re independent, verbal, mobile. The next, you’re navigating a ...