Disability Information: Publications and Resources

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Disability Information: Publications and Resources
Title of Document	Paper Author	Peer Review	Preface / Postface	Publication Type	Publish Date	Updated / Revised
Disability in the United States: Key Facts and Overview	Ian C. Langtree		✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2025/02/02	2025/06/01
Disability Often Neglected In Medical School Curricula	Northwestern University	Yes	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Findings	2025/01/15
Project 2025: A Potential Reshaping of Disability Rights in America	Ian C. Langtree		✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2024/11/10	2024/11/17
Recognizing Disability: NIMHD Designates Disabled People as Health Disparity Population	Joel Michael Reynolds, PhD, MA	Yes		Announcement	2024/06/16	2024/07/12
European Disability and Parking Cards	European Economic and Social Committee	Yes		Informative	2023/12/14	2023/12/17
Shattering Stereotypes: Prayatna Nepal's Self-Defense Training for Visually Impaired Women	Jalasa Sapkota			Informative	2023/11/06	2024/09/30
Positive Reframing Disability Model	Michael Sugarman, MSW			Informative	2021/08/04	2023/09/14
U.S. Federal Legislation Prevents Organ Transplant Discrimination	National Down Syndrome Society			Announcement / Notification	2020/12/24	2023/10/08
NCPD ID Cards for Persons with Disabilities and Disability App	Matt Maura : Bahamas Information Services			Informative	2020/09/24	2023/12/15
Obesity, Smoking, Physical Labor May Explain Disability Disparities	Gerontological Society of America (GSA)	Yes		Study	2020/09/01	2023/09/19
Global Disability Inclusion: From Commitment to Action	Business Disability Forum		✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Instructive / Helpful	2020/07/08	2025/06/25
Disability ID Cards: How and Where to Obtain One	Ian C. Langtree		✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2019/05/21	2025/07/20
Disability in South American Countries	Ian C. Langtree				2017/12/23
Pride in Disability and Self-identifying as Disabled Aids Overall Well-being	Oregon State University				2017/08/28	2018/05/12
New Model to Support Workers with Disabilities	University of Cincinnati				2017/07/21	2018/05/12
Common Risk Factors Impacting Disability Rate	University of Michigan				2017/04/07	2022/06/24
Access Board Issues Guidance on the International Symbol of Accessibility	United States Access Board				2017/03/29	2018/03/15
Cyber-victimisation of People with Disabilities	Dr Zhraa Alhaboby				2017/02/04	2019/02/26
How Prison Solitary Confinement Harms People with Physical Disabilities	American Civil Liberties Union	Yes	✓ Preface	Findings	2017/01/13	2025/02/06
Countries Efforts to Address Rights of People with Disabilities	University of California Los Angeles				2016/12/04	2021/04/20
Overcriminalization of People With Disabilities Must Be Addressed	Center for American Progress		✓ Preface	Awareness, Appreciation	2016/07/19	2025/02/06
Outlining Need for Accommodations for Prisoners with Disabilities	Disability Law Colorado		✓ Preface	Awareness, Appreciation	2016/06/30	2025/02/06
The Fine Line Between Disabled and Abled	Keystone Human Services		✓ Preface	Opinion Piece, Editorial	2016/06/27	2025/02/07
Spinal Muscular Atrophies: Signs, Symptoms and Treatments	Thomas C. Weiss				2015/09/21	2018/04/01
Usher Syndrome: Causes, Types and Treatment Options	Thomas C. Weiss		✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2015/09/18	2025/11/03
Aphantasia: The Inability to Visualize Images	University of Exeter				2015/09/11	2020/09/03
Nazis, Sterilization and Deaths of People with Disabilities	Thomas C. Weiss		✓ Preface	Opinion Piece, Editorial	2015/09/11	2025/02/06
Zero Project: 337 Nominations from 98 Countries	Zero Project				2015/08/28	2020/12/09
Can Brits Really be Educated About Disability?	Paul Dodenhoff				2015/08/18	2021/08/04
How Our Ancestors Turned Disability Into Advantage	University of York	Yes	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2015/08/05	2025/03/31
Experts Discuss Whether Obesity is a Disability	Obesity Care Continuum (OCC)				2015/01/29	2021/09/11
ABLE Act Major Victory for Persons with Disabilities and Their Families	National Disability Institute				2014/12/18
Conquer Paralysis Now Challenge : $20M in Grants and Prizes	Conquer Paralysis Now (CPN)				2014/12/05	2020/03/21
Toxic Furniture Flame Retardant Chemicals Found in Americans	Silent Spring Institute	Yes	✓ Preface	Informative	2014/11/12	2025/02/04
Voices of Disability: The World Listens!	Eurochild			Event	2014/10/19	2024/12/19
Zero Project and Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities	Thomas C. Weiss				2014/10/18	2020/12/09
Promoting Inclusion of People with Disabilities in Refugee and Displacement Settings	Women's Refugee Commission			Informative	2014/05/03	2024/03/23
Quadriplegia and Paraplegia Information and Infographic	Ian C. Langtree			Informative	2013/05/17	2024/05/02
People with Disabilities: Accommodation Vs. Inclusion	Thomas C. Weiss				2013/05/16	2021/11/18
Eligibility for Expedited Disability Benefit Hearings	Ian C. Langtree			Informative	2013/04/23	2024/08/13
22q, Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome, DiGeorge Syndrome, Shprintzen Syndrome	Thomas C. Weiss				2013/02/16	2021/12/15
Noonan Syndrome: Symptoms, Genetics, Information	Thomas C. Weiss			Informative	2013/01/20	2024/09/11
Musculoskeletal Disorders Rank Second in Causing Years Lived with Disability	United States Bone and Joint Initiative	Yes		Informative	2012/12/20	2024/06/08
Disability Benefits in Different Countries	Laura Chapman				2012/10/11	2022/03/27
Psychological and Social Aspects of Disability	Thomas C. Weiss				2012/08/14	2021/07/30
Disability is a Common Experience for Majority of People	Thomas C. Weiss				2012/02/21	2021/10/14
Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia: Atlastin and Membrane Fusion Study	Rice University				2011/07/15	2022/02/13
Much Different Work Histories for Disability Rejects, Beneficiaries	University of Nebraska-Lincoln				2011/05/24
Benefits Access for Vulnerable Seniors and Adults With Disabilities	National Council on Aging		✓ Preface	Informative	2011/03/09	2024/12/19
Disability Divide: Significant Gap Between Employee Perception and Reality	Council for Disability Awareness (CDA)			Informative	2011/01/20	2024/02/29
Drums and Disabilities Release Groundbreaking Therapy Kit	Drums and Disabilities		✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Product Release, Update	2010/11/10	2025/06/03
Life Disparities for Adults Living with Disability and Their Families	Easter Seals	Yes	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2010/11/05	2025/04/15
Illnesses or Injury Increase Odds of Seniors Developing New or Worsening Disability	JAMA and Archives Journals				2010/11/02	2016/09/24
Am I Eligible for Disability Benefits	Matt Murren				2010/07/16	2014/03/15
Disability and Doctor Patient Relationships	Ian C. Langtree			Informative	2010/06/26	2024/08/31
Defining Disability Diversity in Today's Society	Ian C. Langtree			Informative	2010/05/24	2024/03/28
Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP): Facts and Information	Thomas C. Weiss				2010/04/15	2017/06/26
Hurler Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment	Thomas C. Weiss				2010/04/06	2023/01/28
Mobility Related Disability in Middle-aged Americans	RAND Corporation			Informative	2010/04/06	2024/03/13
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF): Facts and Information	Thomas C. Weiss				2010/04/01	2023/01/29
Canada Ratifies UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities	Government of Canada			Informative	2010/03/16	2024/03/13
Permanent and Partial Disability According to the Social Security Administration	Ian C. Langtree			Informative	2010/02/27	2024/02/16
U.S. National Council on Disability	Ian C. Langtree				2010/01/19	2010/07/21
Couples Cope Better with Disability and Health Shocks	University of British Columbia				2009/12/28	2013/06/22
Disability Advocates Raise Concerns Over Assisted Suicide Risks	Elsevier Health Sciences	Yes	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Findings	2009/12/23	2025/06/14
More Disabilities Today than Previous Generations	University of California - Los Angeles	Yes			2009/11/13	2023/02/23
How to Cope with Sudden Illness or Disability	Martina Roe		✓ Preface	Informative	2009/07/28	2025/02/07
Tips for the Newly Disabled	Ian C. Langtree		✓ Preface	Informative	2009/07/28	2025/02/07
Famous Inspiring Disability Motivation Quotes	Ian C. Langtree		✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2009/07/25	2025/02/21
Number of Americans with Arthritis Disability Growing	Arthritis Foundation	Yes		Informative	2009/05/01	2024/03/23
Workplace Disability and Aging Health Trends	Ian C. Langtree			Informative	2009/02/10	2024/03/23
Focus on Your Abilities Not Disabilities	Sandi Baker				2008/12/23	2022/02/13
President Elect Barack Obamas Plan to Empower Persons with Disabilities	Ian C. Langtree			Announcement, Notification	2008/12/14	2024/03/29

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