“Spring has officially arrived. Birds are singing, trees are blooming, and many of us are itching to get outside after the long winter season.” [1] “Spring is a wonderful season full of new beginnings and opportunities. For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), it can be a great time to explore new activities and […]

In 2025, individuals with disabilities can take advantage of several tax benefits that help reduce their tax burden and support financial stability. Here are some key tax tips:

“In 1997, IFFGD designated April as IBS Awareness Month on the U.S. National Health Observances calendar. During April, we work to focus attention on important health messages about IBS diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life issues.” [1] “April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month. Worldwide, an estimate of 10 to 15% of the population […]

“Many people with disabilities use a service animal in order to fully participate in everyday life. Dogs can be trained to perform many important tasks to assist people with disabilities, such as providing stability for a person who has difficulty walking, picking up items for a person who uses a wheelchair, preventing a child with […]

What is a seizure?  “A seizure is a burst of uncontrolled electrical activity between brain cells (also called neurons or nerve cells) that causes temporary abnormalities in muscle tone or movements (stiffness, twitching or limpness), behaviors, sensations or states of awareness. Seizures are not all alike. A seizure can be a single event due to an […]

“Every March, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) and its partners collaborate to lead Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM). The annual campaign highlights how people with and without disabilities come together to form strong communities. [1] NACDD’s 2025 theme, We’re Here All Year, emphasizing that community, accessibility, and opportunities for people with […]

“Developmental disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, or others create challenges in accomplishing daily activities, especially self-care. People with these disabilities may need extra help to achieve and maintain good health, which includes oral health.  For patients with disabilities, maintaining good oral health can present unique challenges. For some, the sensory, physical, or […]

People with intellectual disabilities are living longer and, as with the wider population, increasingly experiencing serious illnesses such as cardiovascular, respiratory diseases, and cancer, showing how important to do a health checkups very often and included a colonoscopy when is necessary. What is colonoscopy? “A colonoscopy is an exam used to look for changes — […]

“A blood test is a lab analysis of things that may be found in your blood. You may have blood tests to keep track of how well you are managing a condition, such as diabetes or high cholesterol. You may also have them for routine checkups or when you are ill. Blood tests are very […]

“People with disabilities need health care and health programs for the same reasons anyone else does—to stay well, active, and a part of the community. Having a disability does not mean a person is not healthy or that he or she cannot be healthy. Being healthy means the same thing for all of us—getting and […]