Federal lawmakers are considering taking up legislation that would amend IDEA, a move that advocates fear could open the door to broader changes amid an already tumultuous time for special education.

Virginia legislators took a first step toward protecting people with intellectual or developmental disabilities who may not understand what’s happening in court or when a police officer questions them ...

In this study, individuals with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, or cerebral palsy experienced higher mortality ...

Improving education for students with disabilities benefits everyone in a school, said Debra McAdams, the director of exceptional student education for the Nashville, Tenn., district.