Disabled World
Disability News, Information, and Resources
Disabled World is a highly recognized and widely visited website serving the disability community, addressing a diverse array of challenges and experiences faced by the 1.3 billion individuals (approximately 16% of the global population) living with significant disabilities.
We are an independent and impartial publisher established in 2004, dedicated to providing individuals with disabilities, their families, caregivers, and researchers with reliable news, comprehensive disability data, and peer-reviewed information. We pride ourselves on offering a unique perspective that combines factual information with real-life experiences, making our content both informative and relatable.
Our mission is to ensure access to trustworthy resources for all. In addition to releasing our own studies, articles, and polls, we also publish peer reviewed papers and material we receive from reputable sources such as accredited educational institutions, world governments, and disability organizations.
Latest News
1 - H5N1 Flu Virus: One Protein Change May Boost Human Transmission Risk
H5N1 bird flu mutation in surface protein may increase human infection risk, raising pandemic concerns.
2 - Lead Exposure Erodes American Mental Wellbeing
Study reveals that exposure to leaded gasoline exhaust has led to an estimated 151 million cases of psychiatric disorders in the U.S. over 75 years.
3 - Not All Disabled People Ate Turkey on Thanksgiving
Exposing the critical issue of poor nutrition among disabled Americans, analyzing its causes, consequences, and potential solutions, while highlighting the need for targeted interventions.
4 - NanoGripper Hand Made of DNA Grabs Viruses For Diagnostics and Blocks Cell Entry
DNA-based nanorobotic hand enables rapid and sensitive detection of COVID-19 virus and has potential applications in preventing viral infections and targeted drug delivery for cancer treatment.
Popular Items
Disability Loans and Grants: Information on disability financial assistance programs available, including grants for low-income families, singles, seniors, disabled students, and people with disabilities.
Pain Scale Levels Chart: These pain scale charts provide a breakdown of pain levels from 0 to 10, offering detailed descriptions for each level.
Awareness Ribbon Colors: Comprehensive guide to awareness ribbon colors designed to generate public awareness of health, medical conditions, disability, and other causes.
Adult Height to Weight Chart: Optimum average weight to height ratio chart calculates how much an adult female or male should weigh depending on their height.
Child to Teen Height to Weight Ratio Charts: Average height-to-weight ratios for children and teens, using both imperial (inches/pounds) and metric (cm/kg) measurements, organized by age.
Recently Updated
1 - Vitamin B Pills Have No Effect on Heart Disease
There is no evidence to support the use of B-vitamins as supplements for reducing risk of heart attack, stroke or death associated with cardiovascular disease.
3 - Research Reveals New Information Regarding Flint Water Crisis
Researchers find majority of Legionnaires disease cases that occurred during outbreak in Genesee County, Michigan, attributed to change in City of Flint drinking water supply to the Flint River.
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