Disabled World
Disabled World (DW) is a leading online resource serving the disability community across America and beyond. We address the diverse challenges and experiences faced by 70 million American adults with disabilities and 1.3 billion people worldwide - approximately 16% of the global population. Guided by our slogan, Towards Tomorrow, we remain committed to fostering progress and empowerment for all. Each December 3rd, International Day of Persons with Disabilities underscores the importance of the awareness and advocacy work we pursue year-round.
While DW focuses primarily on disability issues, resources, and viewpoints in the United States - delivering content, policies, and services tailored specifically for American audiences - we also cover key global disability topics to give you a complete picture of what's happening internationally.
DW has been an independent, unbiased publisher since 2004. We're committed to providing people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, and researchers with reliable news, comprehensive disability data, and peer-reviewed scholarly papers. What sets us apart is our unique approach that blends hard facts with real-world experiences, making our content both informative and genuinely relatable.
Our mission is straightforward: ensure everyone has access to free information and resources. Beyond publishing our own studies, articles, and polls, we also share material from credible sources including universities, government agencies, and disability organizations.
NaviFut xStep Foot-Operated Wireless Mouse Review - A review of the NaviFut xStep foot mouse, a hands-free assistive device for cursor control and clicking designed for users with hand disabilities or injuries.
Cognitive Debt, AI and Its Link to Disability - Cognitive debt describes how negative thinking and AI over-reliance can erode mental capacity, with key implications for disability.
The Story I was Afraid to Tell - Sydney Anne Bennett - Sydney Anne Bennett shares how becoming disabled at 22 led to writing, a community of 300K, and her new book Fearfully and Wonderfully Broken.
Milano Cortina 2026 Sets Paralympic Winter Games Records - Milano Cortina 2026 sets new Paralympic Winter Games records in athletes, global reach, female participation, and historic achievements.
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.
Flying Blind: Legally Blind Man Learns to Fly - Jason DeCamillis, a legally blind special education teacher with Retinitis Pigmentosa, pursues his lifelong dream of flying through adaptive flight instruction.