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
Wheelchair Adventurer Nick Wilson on Adaptive Outdoor Access
UK wheelchair adventurer Nick Wilson speaks at Abilities Expo Chicago and explores all-terrain powerchair access for disabled people outdoors. Published: 2026/06/15.
World EHS Day: Raising Awareness of Electrosensitivity
World EHS Day on June 16 marks global awareness for electrosensitives impaired by electromagnetic pollution, supported by film Remembering Nearfield. Published: 2026/06/15.
Disabled World vs. Government Sources: When to Use Which
When to use SSA.gov and when Disabled World helps more. A plain-language guide to pairing official government sources with independent disability information. Published: 2026/06/12.
Food, Loans and Loss: India's COVID-19 Survival Choices
New peer-reviewed research reveals how vulnerable Indian households skipped meals, sold assets, and took loans to survive food insecurity during COVID-19. Published: 2026/06/10.
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
Telekinesis: Making Things Move with Your Mind Now Possible: A peer-reviewed study shows how a user's brainwaves, sent wirelessly over Bluetooth, can remotely control programmable metasurfaces that steer electromagnetic waves.
Preventing Electric Shocks From Static Electricity: Information on how to stop getting shocked from electrostatic discharges in your home, car, or wheelchair.
Understanding Lightning Strike Injuries and Recovery: Guide to lightning strike injuries, symptoms, recovery, and emergency care, with special focus on long-term effects and support for survivors.
How Many Gender Identities Exist in 2026? An Updated Alphabetical List: 2026 reference guide covering 200+ gender identities from agender to xenogender, with cultural terms and definitions for inclusive understanding.
Free Home Medical and Disability Product Catalogs: List of companies offering free home medical, disability, and independent living product catalogs by mail and online for seniors and people with disabilities.