Screaming, crying, uncontrollable physical outbursts, frustration, or complete inaction and unresponsiveness: all potential behavioral reactions to emergency drills for students with special needs.

Every 911 call is different and sometimes those in need are adults or children with special needs. Atlanta Fire Rescue firefighters are learning how to better interact with individuals with down ...

BOSTON (CBS) – There is an effort underway on Beacon Hill to provide more access and better care for people living with disabilities. The bill is called Operation House Call and advocates want to ...

Transporting students with disabilities safely is a very complex procedure that requires, by federal guidelines, training for anyone providing the related service. School bus drivers and attendants ...

LIVES. DEPUTIES IN BREVARD COUNTY GETTING LESSONS ON HOW TO IDENTIFY AND HANDLE SITUATIONS INVOLVING PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS LIKE AUTISM. WESH 2 BREVARD BUREAU CHIEF SCOTT HEIDLER SAT IN ONE OF ...

For someone who uses a wheelchair, a visit to the dentist’s office means first the hurdle of getting into the dental chair. For someone with autism, the lights and sounds of a routine dental exam may ...

The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, in partnership with the Atlantic County Special Services School District and the Atlantic City Police Department, has developed training to better respond to ...

TEANECK, New Jersey (WABC) -- A gym in New Jersey is giving its clients much more than treadmills and free weights. Trainers are giving them the skills they need to hold their own in the boxing ring.

Clinton city leaders say this special needs training was the first of its kind. It teaches all city employees how to respond adequately and effectively to someone who may have special needs. Clinton ...

The nonprofit behind Hugs Café and Greenhouse in McKinney is now furthering its mission to enhance the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The recently launched Hugs ...