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Disabled World - Disability News and Information
The World Health Organization (WHO) Report on Disabled* Persons, 9 June 2011, shows previous figures under-estimated global prevalence of disability - now stating that one billion people worldwide experience a disabling condition.
The primary focus of Disabled World is to provide information and news to the Public, Disability Community and Organizations, as well as Disabled Rights Campaigners, via our News Service, Articles, Press Releases, and Videos.
Famous People with Disabilities
Many actors, actresses, celebrities, singers and world leaders with disabilities, ranging from being blind to having Spina Bifida, have contributed to society - List of Famous People with Disability
Disability Quotations
"The moral test of government is how it treats those who are in the dawn of life... the children; those who are in the twilight of life... the elderly; and those who are in the shadow of life. the sick... the needy... and the disabled." - Hubert H. Humphrey.
"Disability will affect the lives of everyone at some point in their life, it is time society changed to acknowledge this" Read More Disability Quotes
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* Definition of Disabled
The word "Disabled" is the clear preference in contemporary American English in referring to people having either physical or mental impairments, with the impairments themselves preferably termed disabilities.Disabled (Adjective) - (of a person) Having a physical or mental condition that limits their movements, senses, or activities eg. facilities for disabled people, the needs of the disabled. Of an activity, organization, or facility eg. Specifically designed for or relating to people with such a physical or mental condition.
Disabled (Noun) - (used with a plural verb) - Physically impaired people considered as a group, eg. "the physically disabled"
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Disability Video Clips
Surgeons Restore Hand Function to Quadriplegic
 | Surgeons at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have restored some hand function in a quadriplegic patient wi... |
Disability in the U.S.A.
Currently around 54 million Americans - a full 19 percent of the non-institutionalized population - suffer from either a physical or cognitive disability in the U.S.
This infographic examines the subject of disability in America today, and highlights just some of the obstacles and challenges that disabled Americans face on a day to day basis.
Disability in America Infographic
London 2012 Paralympic Games
World class sporting action will be taking place in London and across the UK at the London 2012 Paralympic Games beginning 29th August 2012 and closing on 9th September 2012. This year there are 20 sports in the Paralympic program. Further information on the 2012 Paralympic Games.
Awareness Dates
A List of US National or International awareness days weeks or months set by a major organization or government to commemorate a medical research or ethical cause of importance - List of Awareness Dates
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