Caring for children with disabilities can impose additional burdens that negatively affect caregivers' physical health. Although this issue has been widely studied, findings remain inconsistent.

People with traumatic brain injury (TBI) experience poor long-term health and participation outcomes, and current rehabilitation approaches fail to robustly improve these outcomes. An intervention aimed at enhancing social support may be an effective approach to promoting greater participation and improving long-term health outcomes among people with TBI.

Disability is typically measured in surveys using functional limitation questions rather than asking respondents to self-identify as having a disability. Little is known about the characteristics of those who self-identify with a disability and how they compare with those identified via functional limitation questions.

As neurodevelopmental disabilities emerge in early childhood, reporting them as the underlying cause of death in mortality statistics effectively establishes the cause of death at birth. This hampers efforts to address causes of premature mortality and improve life expectancy for this population.

People with disabilities disproportionately use cannabis compared to those without a disability; however, little is known about reasons for use among people with disabilities.

There is emerging evidence that people with disabilities are at a higher risk of suicide than those without disabilities. However, variations in suicide risk among individuals with disabilities are not well understood.

Obesity disproportionately affects children with disabilities as compared to their nondisabled peers. This is particularly concerning due to challenges with ambulation, transfer, and reliance on caregivers. The degree to which obesity in children with spina bifida (SB) impacts ambulatory status is unknown. The purpose of this study was to determine factors associated with a decline in ambulatory status among children and young adults living with SB.

Long-term services and supports (LTSS) include various paid institutional and personal care, comprising nearly 28.3 % of Medicaid spending, with significant variability in home and community-based services (HCBS) eligibility across states.

Survivors of stroke report low levels of community and social participation, even years after stroke. ENGAGE is a community-based intervention that merges social learning, guided problem solving, and supervised practice to collaboratively identify, generate, and apply solutions to challenges with community and social participation after stroke.

Photovoice enables participants to document their lived realities through photography, fostering self-expression and deeper reflection.

People with intellectual disabilities (ID) frequently experience poorer health and lower treatment coverage compared to those without ID, yet differences in hypertension prevalence and treatment coverage remain unclear.

Children with disabilities are at increased risk of discrimination, contributing to exclusion from services and community life.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is crucial for early detection, but people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face significant healthcare disparities, including lower screening rates.

Housing is a critical social determinant of health and for individuals with accessibility needs, having a roof over one's head is not enough. For people requiring accessibility features to enter and exit their home, use the bathroom, or prepare meals, the absence of these features can limit social participation, increase reliance on caregivers, and negatively impact health, dignity, and safety.

Disabilities are prevalent and linked to a wide variety of functional limitations, while inflammation, a key factor in chronic disease development and progression, is not a screening or treatment target and is therefore very rarely detected. Understanding the association between disabilities and inflammation is essential to address potential risks in this vulnerable population.

Disability is experienced by approximately 1.3 billion individuals worldwide. Therefore, people with disabilities (PWD) are part of every physician's patient base, regardless of specialty. Specific educational programs are needed, as medical students and physicians still report discomfort in taking histories, performing clinical examinations and making differential diagnoses when dealing with PWD.

Little is known about the longitudinal relationship between the prevalence of childhood medical conditions or disabilities (MCoD) lasting at least six months and associated excess healthcare costs to the public payer (Medicare).

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a lifelong condition that affects 1.5-3.4 per 1000 children worldwide. As they grow older, these children must transition from pediatric to adult healthcare services. This transition comes with stress and uncertainty for a population that is already at a higher risk of poor mental health. This paper discusses what is known about mental health in youth with CP and its impact on their transition within the medical system. It also uses a biopsycho-ecological framework to understand how transition impacts several domains of their life including family structure and social participation. Actionable guidance for medical providers and caregivers is given to promote a healthier transition process.