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.
Choir 21 Covers Young at Heart for Down's Syndrome Day - Choir 21 releases Young at Heart with The Bluebells for World Down's Syndrome Day, funding communication programs and social groups across Scotland.
Where Disabled Americans Outpace the Non-Disabled - Disabled Americans lead non-disabled peers in health coverage, vehicle access, and government jobs through policy wins and tech advances.
How AI Efficiency is Turning Diversity into a Liability - AI systems trained on norms risk excluding those with non-linear lives - people with disabilities, caregivers, migrants - by treating diversity as inefficiency.
The Word Dunce: Historical Origins, Modern Usage, and Social Impact - How the word dunce transformed from honoring a brilliant philosopher to becoming a harmful insult that affects people with disabilities and seniors today.
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.
ADA Amendments Act: Disability Definition Standards - How the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 expanded disability protections by clarifying major life activities, mitigating measures, and qualification standards.
Pfizer $2.3B Healthcare Fraud Settlement Details & Facts - Pfizer paid $2.3 billion in 2009 for illegal drug promotion and False Claims Act violations—the largest healthcare fraud settlement in U.S. history.
Idaho Fair Housing Act Lawsuit Against Riverwalk Condos - DOJ lawsuit alleges Riverwalk Condominiums in Post Falls violated Fair Housing Act with inaccessible wheelchair routes, bathrooms, and common areas.