Woman has sentence quashed by Tanzania court after over a decade on death row
Lemi Limbu, a woman with intellectual disabilities, has had her death sentence overturned by a Tanzanian court after more than ten years of incarceration.
Molecular Clock Controls the Maturation of Nerve Cells
An Estonian scientist has described a mechanism that functions like an internal clock during the development of brain cells, ensuring that the right genes are activated at the precise moment, which could provide insights into neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and intellectual disability.
Asenir celebrates 63 years with the graduation of its first graduate, Gregor
ASENIR marks its 63rd anniversary by celebrating the graduation of Gregor, its first high school graduate, showcasing the institution's commitment to education for children with intellectual disabilities.
Male escort, rape of a person with intellectual disability and ritual: Police detail case in RJ
The Civil Police in Brazil detailed a case involving the rape of a woman with intellectual disabilities by her nephew, who has a history of criminal behavior.
Elderly man arrested suspected of raping his granddaughter, in the Agreste region of Paraíba
A 73-year-old man was arrested in Ingá, Paraíba, on suspicion of raping his 22-year-old granddaughter who has an intellectual disability.
Fasinarm celebrates 60 years and launches the campaign 'The sun rises for everyone'
Fasinarm, an Ecuadorian foundation supporting people with intellectual disabilities and Down syndrome, commemorates its 60th anniversary with the campaign 'The sun rises for everyone', promoting opportunities and dignity for this community.
What They Offer: Working with the Disabled - Italy's Initiative
An initiative in Verona, Italy, allows people with intellectual disabilities to work alongside others, highlighting societal changes over the past 16 years.
A mother's predicament: What happens to my son when I die?
Deirdre Croft, a mother in Australia, faces the emotional struggle of securing the future of her intellectually disabled son, Richard, after her passing.
VIDEO: elderly man arrested in flagrant for keeping intellectually disabled son in private custody in the interior of AL
A 67-year-old man was arrested for allegedly keeping his intellectually disabled son, aged 20, in confinement and neglect in Campo Grande, Alagoas, Brazil.
Industry and Disability: When Empathy and Work are Sources of Value and Dignity
The article discusses the role of Aspanias, an NGO supporting people with intellectual disabilities, in promoting employment and dignity within the industrial sector.
The final bet to remove Víctor Saldaño from the death row in Texas, where he has been for 30 years
A North American lawyer claims that Víctor Saldaño has a degree of intellectual disability that makes his execution unconstitutional, with the U.S. Supreme Court having the final decision.
A hell in flames ends with Carmen and her two children in Carabanchel
A tragic fire in Carabanchel claimed the lives of a 90-year-old woman and her two adult children, one of whom had an intellectual disability, as they were found in their home.