Two cases involving Tennessee children with autism illustrate the harsh, complex realities they face in the juvenile justice system.

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has concluded an investigation and found D.C. Public Schools (DCPS ...

Jolene Baxter’s daughter, Marlee, has overcome immense challenges in her first eight years of life. Marlee, who was born with a heart defect, has undergone four open-heart surgeries — suffering a ...

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Terri Joyce of Cinnaminson, New Jersey, believed that her son belonged in a kindergarten classroom that included students with and without disabilities. The year before, as a 4-year-old, he happily ...

Human Rights Watch appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the special rapporteur’s report on care and support for children with disabilities within the family environment and its gendered ...

According to the West Virginia Department of Human Services, as of January 2026, nearly 6,000 children are currently in the foster care system in West Virginia. These numbers account for both in-state ...

LOS ANGELES — Wyatt Ahders had a routine. Every week, the 18-year-old would step out his front door and walk to friends’ houses in the neighborhood. Along the way, he’d stop and exchange hellos with ...

A child’s success at school doesn’t depend only on teachers and classrooms. Studies show that when parents engage with ...

Most people with a disability in Ireland are cared for by their parents. But as those parents grow older, families are being ...

The story of how a UNICEF-supported program that promotes inclusion for children with disabilities changed young Kibra's life. Kibra, 15, met her social worker, Mikal, after teachers helped her ...