DW Disability News Service: News, Research, Events

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Why U.S. Disability Laws Still Fail Remote Workers

Why outdated U.S. disability laws leave remote work unprotected and why modernizing the ADA is crucial for fair access to employment.

Colombia's Shifting Views on Disability: Barriers to Inclusion

Firsthand look at changing attitudes toward disability in Colombia, from everyday barriers to grassroots advocacy and new inclusion laws.

WearAble by Lega: Affordable Custom Tailoring for All Body Types

Custom-tailored professional clothing made affordable for wheelchair users and people with atypical body proportions.

Bird Flu Resists Fever, Poses Major Human Threat

Bird flu's fever resistance makes it uniquely dangerous to humans, with mortality rates exceeding 40% in some outbreaks, new Cambridge-Glasgow research shows.

Proprioception: The Sixth Sense and Its Implications for Aging, Disability, and Consciousness

Explore proprioception, the sixth sense that enables body awareness, its decline in seniors and disability, and surprising links to consciousness theories.

Interoception: The Foundation of Embodied Awareness

Interoception, the ability to sense internal bodily signals, profoundly impacts aging, disability, and health across our lifespan.

President Trump's Contempt Towards People with Disabilities

Opinion piece examining disability policies under Trump administration, documenting changes to ASL services, wage protections, and benefit programs affecting Americans.

Biocentrism: Theory, Ethics, and Cosmic Questions

Examination of biocentrism in environmental ethics and cosmology, exploring theories, disability, applications, advantages, and scientific criticisms.

Airport Dining & Accessibility Take Flight Nationwide

Airport dining has evolved from fast food to regional specialties and chef-driven restaurants, while accessibility improvements serve travelers with disabilities.

It's Time to Care for Caregivers: Family Caregiving Legislative Agenda

Senator Markey introduces six-bill legislative package providing financial, respite, and healthcare support for America's 63 million family caregivers.

LoftyLoo Raised Cat Litter Box Designed for Accessibility

LoftyLoo raised litter boxes help wheelchair users and people with mobility limitations care for their cats more easily and independently.

Aging as a Disease: Scientific Evidence and Ethical Implications

Scientific evidence and ethical debates on classifying aging as a disease, examining longevity research, interventions, and societal implications.

Thankful for Uncle Dar

When my youngest son, Declyn, was about five months old he would twist his body in crazy positions to avoid eye contact and certain types of touch.

Capitalism and Disability: Economic Justice

Scholarly analysis examining how capitalism shapes disability through labor market exclusion, poverty, and commodification of disabled bodies.

The Socialist Foundations of American Society

Comprehensive analysis of socialist programs in America: public schools, libraries, Social Security, infrastructure, cooperatives, and collective services.

Resurrection Ecology: Observing Evolution in Real Time

Resurrection ecology revives dormant organisms from lake sediments and seed banks to directly observe evolution across decades or centuries.

Accessible Black History Museums & Sites Across the US

Accessible museums and historic sites across the US preserve African American history from slavery through civil rights for all visitors.

Dr. Christine Powell: Rethinking ADHD, Structure, and the Art of Executive Functioning

Dr. Christine Powell helps students with ADHD master executive functioning through personalized strategies, transforming challenges into strengths.

Environmental Rights Violated for 99% of Humanity

New peer-reviewed research reveals 99% of people face environmental rights violations, with billions experiencing polluted air, unsafe water, and extreme heat.

The High Cost of Mobility: Why Assistive Devices Remain Unaffordable

Assistive devices cost thousands to tens of thousands of dollars. Learn why prosthetics, wheelchairs, and hearing aids remain unaffordable for many who need them.