Today, some kids were able to go home with new bikes thanks to the group “Adaptive Sports Connection.” The non-profit makes ...

Maximus won't let weakness in his legs keep him from hitting the slopes. — -- Seven-year-old Maximus Wong may have weakness in his legs brought on by a tumor when he was little, but that hasn't ...

In 1948, the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights proclaimed all peoples’ inalienable right to rest and leisure. Fifty years later, the Convention on the Rights of the Child expanded ...

For the nearly 60% of Wisconsin's youths who say they've dealt with at least one mental health challenge in the last year, prioritizing academic success and social connections may fall to the wayside ...

Through a program delivered by UNICEF and partners with funding from Education Cannot Wait, children with disabilities like Anaís and Joel are finding renewed hope and energy with access to quality, ...

"She's just devastated to be away from her friends." As reported COVID-19 cases continue to climb in the U.S., Chicago-based parents Margaret Storey and Jonathan Heller have struggled with the ...

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Carlos, a six-year-old Hispanic American diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is primarily non-verbal. At age two, he was removed from his home due to abuse and neglect. Carlos and his four ...

There is no question that product design too often ignores the needs of people with physical disabilities, and baby gear is no different. Very few products are designed specifically to help parents ...