The U.S. Food and Drug Administration finalized a ruling Monday that will make hearing aids available over the counter without a prescription or an appointment. It’s a game-changer for many disabled ...

Up to 500,000 people with speech impairments are being deprived of communication aids leaving them effectively "gagged", a parliamentary inquiry into the human rights of people with learning ...

The Obama administration is reminding schools of their wide-ranging responsibilities to students with disabilities who struggle with speech and other communication difficulties. In guidance issued ...

Paralyzed individuals who feel trapped in their bodies may soon have the opportunity to communicate more easily, thanks to a new non-profit organization inspired by University research. The ...

(WLUK/AP) -- Deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals incarcerated in Wisconsin will be provided with equal access to communication services and programs under a new settlement. The U.S. Department of ...