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
Food Insecurity Affects 19% of Disabled New Yorkers
In New York City 19% of people with disabilities are food insecure - learn the causes and practical ways to save money on food without losing nutrition. Published: 2026/06/04.
The Hum: Why Only Some People Hear a Strange Sound
Researchers investigate The Hum, a low-frequency sound only some people perceive, and trace it to hearing thresholds and low-frequency tinnitus. Published: 2026/06/02.
Medicaid Work Requirements and People With Disabilities
How new federal Medicaid work requirements under H.R. 1 affect people with disabilities, including exemptions, the medically frail category, and coverage risks. Published: 2026/05/30.
Visiting the St. Louis Arch: Accessibility and City Tips
A traveler's account of visiting the St. Louis Arch, with accessibility details, museum highlights, local cuisine notes and nearby attractions to explore. Published: 2026/05/20.
Popular Pages
Disability Loans and 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
Abiogenesis: How Life Emerged from Non-Life on Early Earth: Discover how life emerged from non-living chemistry on early Earth through abiogenesis. Explore RNA world theory, hydrothermal vents, and the latest scientific evidence.
Evaluating the Financial Sense of DOI Persistent Links: This paper examines the pros and cons of whether the use of DOI reference links is worth the price, time, and effort.
Restrictive Abortion States Offer Least Pregnancy Support: Northwestern University study finds U.S. states with the most restrictive post-Dobbs abortion laws also have the weakest reproductive health and family support systems.
Plastic Additives Linked to Millions of Preterm Births: A global analysis ties phthalate chemical DEHP to nearly 2 million preterm births in 2018, pointing to urgent gaps in plastic additive regulation worldwide.
The Hum: Why Only Some People Hear a Strange Sound: Researchers investigate The Hum, a low-frequency sound only some people perceive, and trace it to hearing thresholds and low-frequency tinnitus.