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.
On the Spectrum Premieres March 17 on ChaiFlicks - ChaiFlicks premier's award-winning Israeli autism series On the Spectrum March 17, streaming exclusively during National Autism Acceptance Month.
OS-CONNECT Gives Washington a Complete Pedestrian Map - Washington's first statewide pedestrian map, OS-CONNECT, goes public at OpenThePaths 2026, Feb 26-27, University of Washington.
Pyrographer With Usher Syndrome Wins National Rare Artist Award - Texas pyrographer Krista Webb, living with Usher syndrome, named a national Rare Artist awardee by the EveryLife Foundation.
Visionauta: Free AI App for the Visually Impaired - Visionauta is a free AI-powered Android app built by a blind former Google engineer to help people with visual impairments handle daily tasks.
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.
Usher Syndrome: Causes, Types and Treatment Options - Usher syndrome causes inherited hearing loss and progressive vision loss leading to deaf-blindness. Learn about types, diagnosis, and treatment options.