Disability: Publications and Resources

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Disability: Publications and Resources (73 Items)
Title & Author	Ed	Publish Revised
Disability in the United States: Key Facts and Overview - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2025/02/02 2025/06/01
Disability Often Neglected In Medical School Curricula - Northwestern University	✓ ✓	2025/01/15
Project 2025: A Potential Reshaping of Disability Rights in America - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2024/11/10 2026/01/30
Disability as a Health Disparity Population Group - Joel Michael Reynolds, PhD, MA	✓ ✓	2024/06/16 2026/01/25
European Disability and Parking Cards - European Economic and Social Committee	✓ ✓	2023/12/14 2025/12/31
Shattering Stereotypes: Prayatna Nepal's Self-Defense Training for Visually Impaired Women - Jalasa Sapkota		2023/11/06 2024/09/30
Positive Reframing Disability Model: Shame to Acceptance - Michael Sugarman, MSW	✓ ✓	2021/08/04 2026/02/13
U.S. Federal Legislation Prevents Organ Transplant Discrimination - National Down Syndrome Society		2020/12/24 2023/10/08
NCPD Disability ID Cards and Mobile App Program - Bahamas Information Services	✓ ✓	2020/09/24 2025/12/30
Obesity, Smoking, Physical Labor May Explain Disability Disparities - Gerontological Society of America (GSA)		2020/09/01 2023/09/19
Global Disability Inclusion: From Commitment to Action - Business Disability Forum	✓ ✓	2020/07/08 2025/06/25
Disability ID Cards: How and Where to Obtain One - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	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 Guidance on ISA Accessibility Symbol - United States Access Board	✓ ✓	2017/03/29 2025/12/22
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	✓	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	✓	2016/07/19 2025/02/06
Outlining Need for Accommodations for Prisoners with Disabilities - Disability Law Colorado	✓	2016/06/30 2025/02/06
The Fine Line Between Disabled and Abled - Keystone Human Services	✓	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	✓ ✓	2015/09/18 2026/02/18
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	✓ ✓	2015/09/11 2026/02/23
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	✓ ✓	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	✓	2014/11/12 2025/02/04
Voices of Disability: The World Listens! - Eurochild		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		2014/05/03 2024/03/23
Understanding Paraplegia and Quadriplegia: Key Facts - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2013/05/17 2026/01/05
Disability Accommodation vs Inclusion: Key Differences - Thomas C. Weiss	✓ ✓	2013/05/16 2026/01/19
Eligibility for Expedited Disability Benefit Hearings - Ian C. Langtree		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		2013/01/20 2024/09/11
Musculoskeletal Disorders Rank Second in Causing Years Lived with Disability - United States Bone and Joint Initiative		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	✓	2011/03/09 2024/12/19
Disability Divide: Significant Gap Between Employee Perception and Reality - Council for Disability Awareness (CDA)		2011/01/20 2024/02/29
Drums and Disabilities Release Groundbreaking Therapy Kit - Drums and Disabilities	✓ ✓	2010/11/10 2025/06/03
Life Disparities for Adults Living with Disability and Their Families - Easter Seals	✓ ✓	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		2010/06/26 2024/08/31
Understanding Disability Diversity in Modern Workplaces - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2010/05/24 2026/01/19
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		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		2010/03/16 2024/03/13
SSA Permanent and Partial Disability Benefits Explained - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2010/02/27 2026/01/11
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	✓ ✓	2009/12/23 2025/06/14
More Disabilities Today than Previous Generations - University of California - Los Angeles		2009/11/13 2023/02/23
Coping with Sudden Illness or Disability: A Practical Guide - Martina Roe	✓ ✓	2009/07/28 2026/02/13
Essential Tips for Newly Disabled People After Injury - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2009/07/28 2026/02/13
Famous Inspiring Disability Motivation Quotes - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2009/07/25 2025/02/21
Number of Americans with Arthritis Disability Growing - Arthritis Foundation		2009/05/01 2024/03/23
Workplace Disability and Aging Health Trends - Ian C. Langtree		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		2008/12/14 2024/03/29

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