Disability News, Benefits, and Health Resources
Seventy million American adults live with a disability. Another 1.3 billion people worldwide (about the combined population of Europe and North America) share that experience, roughly 16 percent of the global population. Disabled World (DW), also known to many readers as Disability World, 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. Disabled World has been publishing since 2004 under the banner Towards Tomorrow. Learn more about us.
"Disability is the only minority group that anyone can join at any time." - a widely shared saying in the disability community, often attributed to American comedian Josh Blue.
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- 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.
- Disability and Health Statistics: Data, charts and facts on prevalence, demographics and trends.
- 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.
Recent Disability News and Information
Disabled Adult Child: A Parent's Path to Residential Care
A parent's firsthand account of guiding a daughter with multiple disabilities from school services to adult day programs, respite care, and residential care. Published: 21 Oct 2026.
Claude Monet's Cataracts and the Limits of Color Perception
How cataracts diagnosed in 1912 changed Claude Monet's color perception, what his 1923 eye surgery fixed, and what his late paintings can and cannot reveal. Published: 21 Oct 2026.
Halloween Prep Tips for Kids With Autism and Sensory Needs
Behavior analyst Meaghan Timko shares Halloween practice tips for children with autism, ADHD or sensory differences, from costume trials to door rehearsals. Published: 20 Oct 2026.
Famous People Who Have or Had Tuberculosis: A to Z List
A to Z list of famous people who had tuberculosis, including writers, composers, artists, saints and world leaders, with notes on how TB affected their lives. Published: 18 Oct 2026.
Alex Zanardi: Rebuilding Control After Double Amputation
Alex Zanardi's racing career after a double leg amputation shows how hand controls, prosthetics and handcycle design rebuilt his driving and Paralympic success. Published: 18 Oct 2026.
Living With Crohn's Disease as an Invisible Disability
A graduate student with Crohn's disease explains how chronic illness, invisible disability, treatment costs and healthcare access shape education and work. Published: 16 Oct 2026.
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Submit Disability News, Papers, Events, Press Releases: Guidelines on submitting disability news, press releases, coming events, product reviews, and peer reviewed papers to Disabled World for publishing.
Apple Accessibility Features for People with Disabilities: Apple accessibility features for people with disabilities, from AssistiveTouch and VoiceOver to built-in Eye Tracking, Braille Access and live captions.
VoiceOver Compatible Apps for iPhone, iPad and Mac: Find VoiceOver compatible apps for iPhone, iPad and Mac, from Apple's built-in tools to braille, OCR and AI apps, plus how to check an app's accessibility first.
Halloween Prep Tips for Kids With Autism and Sensory Needs: Behavior analyst Meaghan Timko shares Halloween practice tips for children with autism, ADHD or sensory differences, from costume trials to door rehearsals.