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About - From persons who are newly disabled to those born with a disability; Disabled World features over 400 categories containing in excess of 30,000 pages of Informative Articles, News Stories, and a free Disability Community, providing seniors, baby boomers and the health impaired with a wealth of disability resources, information, help, and assistance. Read the latest Editorial Views and opinions in regards to health, health care, and disability news topics presented by a selection of well known authors and Disability Activists.

Definition of Disability - Disability is difficult to define and is no longer considered to be a characteristic defined simply by a medical condition alone. "Disability," is an umbrella term which encompasses a range of situations. The group often identified as, "People with Disabilities," is quite heterogenerous as individuals vary in their basic functional abilities and adaptation methods. They face different types of barriers to participation in school, work, as well as social activities. Disability may involve physical impairment, sensory impairment, cognitive or intellectual impairment, mental disorder (also known as psychiatric or psychosocial disability), or various types of chronic disease. A disability may occur during a person's lifetime or be present from birth. List of Famous People with Disabilities


Disability News and Articles

Improved Vision and Inflammation in Graves Eye Disease


Study shows that rituximab, used for other autoimmune disease, is effective after steroids fail. A small group of patients with severe Graves eye disease experienced rapid improvement of their symptoms - and improved vision - following treatment with the drug rituximab.

Babies with an Accent


In this study, the scientists compared recordings of 30 French and 30 German infants aged between two and five days old. While the French newborns more frequently produced rising crying tones, German babies cried with falling intonation.

Attorney Disability Insurance LLC Launches Website for Attorneys and Law Students


Attorney Disability Insurance LLC recently launched its new website, which offers free disability insurance quote comparisons of the industry's leading carriers to attorneys and law students in all fifty states.

Conference Helps Employers Hire More People with Disabilities


Job prospects for Ontarians living with a disability are taking another step forward today as more than 150 Toronto businesses and 300 delegates gather to address issues related to hiring people with disabilities.

Canada Employment Program Supports People with Disabilities in Vancouver


Local community organizations will be able to help people with disabilities develop the skills they need to make the transition to the labour market thanks to support from the Government of Canada.

NAMI-OC Veterans Front Line Event for Veterans and Their Families


On November 14 from 9 AM - 2:30 PM professionals and community agencies will be available at the American Legion Newport Harbor Post 291 to offer a free lunch, support and services to Orange County Veterans and their families.

Ankylosing Spondylitis - Knee, Hip and Spine Pain


Information on Ankylosing Spondylitis a chronic inflammatory arthritis and autoimmune disease affecting spinal joints and causing eventual fusion of the spine.

Prevent Spinal Cord Damage with Vitamin B3 Precursor


Substances naturally produced by the human body may one day help prevent paralysis following a spinal cord injury, according to researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College. A recent $2.5 million grant from the New York State Spinal Cord Injury Research Board will fund their research investigating this possibility.

Segways for Wounded Warriors


Through a unique pilot project, Wounded Warriors.ca is pleased to announce the presentation of Segway Personal Transporters to seven Canadian Forces members who were wounded overseas.

Recycling Event for Wheelchairs and Other Home Care Items


Friends of Disabled Adults and Children, Too! (FODAC) is proud to be an organizational sponsor of the southeast Abilities Expo which will be held THIS Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 6-8, at the Cobb Galleria Convention Center in Marietta, GA.

Recently Added Disability Video Clips

School Bullying of Children with Disabilities
Why are disabled or special needs students bullied or abused at school? In this short video clip haroldsays from YouTube responds to a YouTu...

Awareness symbolADA, DDA, accessibility, disability facts and statistics, and information relating to service animals, caregivers, and disability awareness programs. Our section on Child Disability Information covers specific childhood disabilities and disorders including education and information regarding disability in infants, toddlers, children, and youths.

Medical symbolInformation on cancer, aging associated diseases, cerebral palsy (cp), bones and joints, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis (ms) and spinal cord injury (sci). In addition our Medical Information and Articles section encompasses a range of health care practices to maintain and restore health by prevention and treatment of illness and disease.

SkiingMany sports for the disabled are based on existing sports and games but are modified for persons with disabilities, referred to as adaptive sports.

NewsNews stories from around the world relating to veterans, disability, and health topics. Includes medical research and advances in the field of medicine.

AeroplaneOur disability travel section covers reviews of tours, vacations, cruises, and travel tips for persons with disabilities including accommodation.

Assistive devices are equipment, aids, and products that help perform tasks if you have a disability, injury or are a senior with mobility problems.

fitnessArticles of interest to the disabled relating to exercise and nutrition, requirements for maintaining good health, strong and limber muscles.

Wheelchair signThe Disabled World entertainment section covers film, video, hobbies, and includes activities fishing, flying, hunting, and gardening with a disability.

CommunicationReviews and articles on health and disability chat rooms, Disabled Dating, and other communication methods for people with disabilities.


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