The nearly five million direct care workers who support older adults and people with disabilities are the largest workforce in the U.S. But despite high demand, many are paid little more than ...

These workers are the most important resource we have to support people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A roundup of highlights from Newsday's Opinion Department.

Opinion: Hiring a person with disabilities isn’t just good for them, it’s beneficial for others in the workplace.

Delaware professionals who care for adults with disabilities earn around $15 an hour, making it difficult for many to make ends meet.

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 ...

Thousands of workers could see relief after a judge struck down the state’s ban on unemployment insurance for Social Security Disability recipients.