Autism affects an estimated 1 in 54 children annually, according to 2020 data released by the US Centers for Disease Prevention and Control. This number represents a 10% increase over 2014, when the estimate was 1 in 59.

He lit the fire for the creation of a new genre – soul – and ever since, like his 1961 album, he has been called The Genius of Soul.

With the rise in technology and awareness of various mental and physical disabilities, inclusiveness and accommodations have increased, too.

What constitutes a disability?

The Cape Town Society for the Blind is helping the blind and visually impaired to gain confidence and become independent by training them to create beautiful cane furniture.

Technically called the International Symbol of Access, it can be found everywhere from parking spaces to bathrooms.

Although some improvements have been made, there is still a long way to go to make Rio disability-friendly.

The words “impairment,” “disability,” and “handicap,” are often used interchangeably. They have very different meanings, however.

What you need to know about arthritis in the workplace

Blindness is the condition of lacking visual perception due to physiological and/or neurological factors.

If you’ve ever seen a blind person wearing sunglasses, you may have wondered why they were wearing them despite not being able to see.

We all face hardship, but for many, the thought of losing our sight is a horrifying prospect. Despite facing immense difficulties as a result of vision loss, there are some truly amazing people in the world who have overcome their disability to achieve amazing things.

Did you know that Down syndrome affects approximately 6000 babies at birth annually? World Down Syndrome Awareness Day is observed globally on March 21st every year.

The following 10 facts can help you understand what it means to be an adult with autism.

Approximately 15% of the world’s population live with some form of disability but only 2-4% have disabilities which cause significant difficulties functioning, yet disabled people are over a third less likely to be employed than non-disabled people. It’s probable this will have multiplied as a result of the pandemic, directly contributing further to the likelihood of lower income, fewer career opportunities and increased isolation.

Why are people with disabilities overlooked?

In a sincere cover letter, Ryan Lowry shared that he has autism and a "unique sense of humor."

The words “impairment,” “disability,” and “handicap,” are often used interchangeably. They have very different meanings, however. The differences in meaning are important for understanding the effects of neurological injury on development.

Almost half of all Australians of working age with a disability are unemployed. When Danijela Vrkic's teenage son Anthony was struggling to find a job, she took matters into her own hands and now wants to encourage others to do the same.

Our brains don’t all work the same way. One New York-based software company sees that as a competitive advantage.