Disability News, Benefits, and Health Resources
Seventy million American adults live with a disability. Another 1.3 billion people worldwide share that experience, roughly 16 percent of the global population. Disabled World (DW) reports on the policies, research, benefits, and assistive technology that shape their lives. Coverage centers on the United States: Social Security and SSI payments, Medicare and Medicaid rules, accessibility law, and medical research relevant to American readers. International stories appear where they intersect with American policy or practice. Publishing since 2004 under the banner Towards Tomorrow. Learn more about us.
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Recent Disability News and Information
1 - Stretch 4: Hello Robot's Assistive Mobile Manipulator
Hello Robot has released Stretch 4, an open-source mobile manipulation robot designed to assist older adults and people with disabilities at home. Published: By Hello Robot
2 - Nepal KAP+A Audit Examines Disability Inclusion Gaps
Prayatna Nepal hosts validation workshop on KAP+A audit assessing disability inclusion and accessibility across thematic rights-based organizations. Published: By Sarita Lamichhane
3 - Speech Central Adds K12 Accessibility for iPad, Chromebook
Speech Central adds K12 deployment for managed iPads and Chromebooks, with offline voices and accessibility profiles for blind, dyslexic, and ADHD students. Published: By Speech Central
4 - MedicalRide: Non-emergency Medical Transportation for Disabled
Examines how non-emergency medical transportation barriers, unclear pricing, and limited wheelchair access affect patients with disabilities. Published: By MedicalRide
Popular Pages
Disability Loans & Grants: Financial assistance programs available for low-income families, seniors, and disabled students.
Famous People with Disabilities: Lists of well-known people with various disabilities and conditions who contributed to society.
Awareness Ribbon Colors: Guide to awareness ribbon colors for health, medical conditions, disability, and other causes.
Adult Height to Weight Chart: Ideal weight-to-height ratio for adult females and males.
Child to Teen Height to Weight Ratio Charts: Average height-to-weight ratios for children and teens organized by age.
Newly Updated Pages
Class Action Sought Against CIGNA Over ABA Therapy Denials: A federal court in Philadelphia is reviewing class action status in a lawsuit against CIGNA over its policy of denying coverage for ABA therapy used for autism.
Uphill Custody Battles Faced by Parents With Disabilities: Parents with disabilities often face added hurdles in child custody and visitation disputes, as shown in the California case of paralyzed mother Abbie Dorn.
The Role of a Special Needs Trust in Disability Planning: A special needs trust can provide long-term financial care for a person with a disability while preserving eligibility for Medicaid and Supplemental Security.
AirTran Fined for Violating Disability Air Travel Rules: The U.S. Department of Transportation fined AirTran Airways $500,000 for violating Air Carrier Access Act rules that protect air travelers with disabilities.
DOJ Files Olmstead Briefs in California and Illinois Cases: The U.S. Justice Department filed briefs in California and Illinois supporting the Olmstead decision and community integration for people with disabilities.