The language we use and the stories we tell shape our behavior, writes. And whether it is the overtly offensive mockery of ...

The "r" word began appearing in the early 1960s as a medical term to describe those with intellectual disabilities, according to non-profit The Arc, but it grew into "a cruel insult." While not ...

At Autism Society Ventura County, we are dedicated to advocating for the rights, dignity and well-being of individuals with autism and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We remain ...

Disability does not discriminate ... While we cannot control others’ words or opinions. We can counter misinformation with facts. We can also demand better from our local and national leaders.

The "r" word began appearing in the early 1960s as a medical term to describe those with intellectual disabilities, according to non-profit The Arc, but it grew into "a cruel insult." While not ...