Famous People with Disabilities | Publications
Summary: Our "Famous People with Disabilities" database on Disabled World includes a diverse range of publications that document individuals with disabilities who have made significant contributions to society. This includes actors, politicians, writers, and other public figures with conditions such as anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, and more. The publications, aiming to raise awareness and appreciation for the achievements of people with disabilities, feature biographies, achievements, and the impact of these individuals, providing insights into their lives and how they navigated their disabilities to achieve success.
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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
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| Famous People Who Have or Had Bell's Palsy Learn what Bell's Palsy is, its symptoms, causes, and treatment, plus a wide list of famous people who have faced this temporary facial paralysis. | ✓ ✓ | 2 Jun 2025 25 Jun 2026 |
| Famous and Well-known People Who Have or Had ME/CFS Explore confirmed and suspected famous people with ME/CFS, a chronic illness marked by extreme fatigue, brain fog, and post-exertional malaise affecting anyone. | ✓ ✓ | 2 Jun 2025 2 Jul 2026 |
| Famous People Who Have or Had Guillain-Barré Syndrome Discover famous people who had Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a rare disorder where the immune system attacks peripheral nerves, causing weakness and paralysis. | ✓ ✓ | 2 Jun 2025 2 Jul 2026 |
| Notable Individuals Who Have Experienced or Lived With PTSD Browse notable people who have lived with PTSD, an anxiety disorder triggered by a terrifying event and marked by distressing memories and heightened alarm. | ✓ ✓ | 23 Apr 2024 2 Jul 2026 |
| Notable People With Osteogenesis Imperfecta: Achievements and Impact Meet notable people with osteogenesis imperfecta, a genetic disorder that causes fragile bones to break easily, sometimes for no apparent reason at all. | ✓ ✓ | 20 Apr 2024 2 Jul 2026 |
| Famous People Who Had or Have Quadriplegia Explore famous people with quadriplegia, paralysis from cervical spinal injury or illness causing partial or total loss of use of all four limbs and torso. | ✓ ✓ | 13 Apr 2024 2 Jul 2026 |
| Famous People Who Had or Have Paraplegia Meet notable people with paraplegia, paralysis of the legs and lower body from thoracic, lumbar, or sacral spinal injury while arm function stays intact. | ✓ ✓ | 12 Apr 2024 2 Jul 2026 |
| Famous and Well Known People With Color Blindness Discover famous people with color blindness, a vision deficiency where retinal cones fail to work properly, altering how reds, greens, or blues are seen. | ✓ ✓ | 5 Apr 2024 2 Jul 2026 |
| Actors and Entertainers With Disabilities: A Comprehensive List Explore a comprehensive list of actors and entertainers with disabilities, spanning film, television, and theater across a wide range of conditions worldwide. | ✓ ✓ | 14 Jan 2024 2 Jul 2026 |
| Famous People With Dwarfism: A List of Notable Names A documented list of notable people with or who had dwarfism, spanning leaders, actors, athletes and record-holders across history and many fields. | ✓ ✓ | 8 Jan 2024 30 Jun 2026 |
| Famous People Who Have or Had Synesthesia Discover famous people with synesthesia, a neurological condition where one sense automatically triggers another, such as hearing sounds as vivid colors. | ✓ ✓ | 7 Jan 2024 2 Jul 2026 |
| Famous People Who Have Faced and Managed Anxiety Disorders Meet famous people who have managed anxiety disorders, mental conditions marked by intense, uncontrollable fear that disrupts daily social and work life. | ✓ ✓ | 6 Jan 2024 2 Jul 2026 |
| Famous People with Down Syndrome Who Changed Perceptions Discover famous people with Down syndrome, a genetic disorder caused by a third copy of chromosome 21, and the ways they have reshaped public perceptions. | ✓ ✓ | 6 Jan 2024 2 Jul 2026 |
| Vichay Phommachan: Deaf Artist, Actor, Model, and Dancer Vichay Phommachan is a deaf Laotian-American artist, actor, model, and dancer who broke barriers as the first deaf person to audition for American Idol. | ✓ ✓ | 12 Sep 2020 3 Jul 2026 |
| Art and Disability: Creative Expression Beyond Limitations This article highlights how art benefits people with disabilities, featuring famous disabled artists and practical advice for starting your own creative journey. | ✓ ✓ | 11 Sep 2019 3 Jul 2026 |
| Famous People Who Died from Head and Neck Cancer A compilation of notable people who died from head and neck cancers, including throat, esophageal, laryngeal, oral, and thyroid cancer, with symptoms to watch. | ✓ ✓ | 13 Aug 2019 2 Jul 2026 |
| Marneen Fields: The Trailblazing Stuntwoman Behind Hollywood's Action Discover the inspiring story of Marneen Fields, legendary stuntwoman and actress, whose daring feats and resilience redefined Hollywood action. | ✓ ✓ | 5 Dec 2018 2 Jul 2026 |
| List of Famous People Who Died Young A list of famous people who died before their time due to accidents, health, and other causes. | ✓ ✓ | 10 Nov 2017 9 Jun 2026 |
| Famous Individuals Who Have Lived with Psoriasis: A Notable List A notable list of famous people who have lived with psoriasis, alongside a clear look at what the skin condition is, its symptoms, causes, and management. | ✓ ✓ | 10 Nov 2017 2 Jul 2026 |
| Famous People Who Have or Had Meniere's Disease A look at Meniere's disease, its symptoms, and management, plus a notable list of well-known people who have lived with the inner ear disorder. | ✓ ✓ | 10 Nov 2017 2 Jul 2026 |
| Famous People Born With a Cleft Lip or Palate Discover famous people born with a cleft lip or palate and learn how they’ve overcome challenges, inspiring awareness and understanding of this common condition. | ✓ ✓ | 10 Nov 2017 14 Jun 2026 |
| Famous Amputees: Achievements and Advances in Prosthetics A notable list of famous amputees whose achievements span sports, film, and politics, alongside a look at phantom limbs and advances in prosthetic technology. | ✓ ✓ | 10 Nov 2017 2 Jul 2026 |
| Famous People With or Had Asperger's Syndrome A curated list of famous people with or believed to have had Asperger's Syndrome, plus insight into how the condition is often misdiagnosed, especially in women. | ✓ ✓ | 10 Nov 2017 2 Jul 2026 |
| Famous People with Asthma: Leaders, Artists, and Athletes Discover famous people with asthma, from world leaders and Nobel laureates to Olympic athletes and celebrated artists who thrived despite the condition. | ✓ ✓ | 10 Nov 2017 2 Jul 2026 |
| Famous People Who Have or Had Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Explore famous people with multiple sclerosis, from actors and musicians to Nobel laureates, politicians, and athletes who made their mark while living with MS. | ✓ ✓ | 10 Nov 2017 2 Jul 2026 |
| Famous Blind and Vision Impaired People Discover famous blind and visually impaired people whose achievements in music, science, literature, politics, and sports span history and the globe. | ✓ ✓ | 10 Nov 2017 26 Jun 2026 |
| Famous People Who Use or Used Wheelchairs Meet famous people who use or used wheelchairs, from presidents and scientists to actors, athletes, and activists who shaped the world around them. | ✓ ✓ | 10 Nov 2017 2 Jul 2026 |
| Famous People Who Had or Has Parkinson's Disease Discover famous people with Parkinson's disease, from Muhammad Ali and Michael J. Fox to Pope John Paul II, spanning sports, film, music, and politics. | ✓ ✓ | 10 Nov 2017 2 Jul 2026 |
| Famous Individuals Who Had Polio: A Historical and Modern List Explore famous people who had polio, from Franklin D. Roosevelt and Frida Kahlo to Wilma Rudolph, spanning politics, art, sports, and music worldwide. | ✓ ✓ | 10 Nov 2017 2 Jul 2026 |
| Famous People Who Have or Had Speech Differences or Stutter Discover famous people who stutter, from James Earl Jones and Emily Blunt to Joe Biden and Winston Churchill, proving speech differences never limit success. | ✓ ✓ | 10 Nov 2017 2 Jul 2026 |
| Famous People Who Had or Have Schizophrenia Explore famous people with schizophrenia, from Nobel laureate John Nash and Beach Boys' Brian Wilson to painter Agnes Martin and law professor Elyn Saks. | ✓ ✓ | 10 Nov 2017 2 Jul 2026 |
| Famous People Who Have or Had Clubfoot: Notable Achievements Discover famous people who have or had clubfoot, learn about the condition, its treatment, and how individuals have excelled across history and sports. | ✓ ✓ | 10 Nov 2017 16 Jun 2026 |
| Famous Individuals Diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease (MND) Explore an extensive curated list of famous people diagnosed with motor neuron disease (MND), from Stephen Hawking and Lou Gehrig to sports and arts figures. | ✓ ✓ | 10 Nov 2017 3 Jul 2026 |
| Notable Figures with Hearing Impairments Who Made History Discover famous people with hearing impairments who have shaped history, proving that deafness is no barrier to remarkable achievement and innovation. | ✓ ✓ | 10 Nov 2017 26 Jun 2026 |
| Famous People Diagnosed with Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease Discover notable people diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, from Ronald Reagan and Rita Hayworth to athletes, artists, and public figures worldwide. | ✓ ✓ | 10 Nov 2017 3 Jul 2026 |
| Famous People With or Had Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Explore notable people who have or had obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), from David Beckham and Howie Mandel to figures across sports, film, and music. | ✓ ✓ | 10 Nov 2017 3 Jul 2026 |
| Famous People with Dyslexia: Notable Achievers Across All Fields Discover famous people with dyslexia who excelled across every field, from Keira Knightley and Muhammad Ali to Richard Branson and IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad. | ✓ ✓ | 10 Nov 2017 3 Jul 2026 |
| Famous People With Epilepsy: Notable Figures Through History Explore notable figures through history who have or had epilepsy, from Julius Caesar and Joan of Arc to modern celebrities like Lil Wayne and Susan Boyle. | ✓ ✓ | 10 Nov 2017 3 Jul 2026 |
| Famous People with Cerebral Palsy: Achievements and Impact Discover famous people with cerebral palsy and their achievements across politics, sports, and the arts, from Christy Brown to comedian Josh Blue. | ✓ ✓ | 10 Nov 2017 3 Jul 2026 |
| Famous People Who Have or Had Spina Bifida Explore notable people who have or had spina bifida and their achievements, from athletes Aaron Fotheringham and Tanni Grey-Thompson to artist Lucinda Williams. | ✓ ✓ | 10 Nov 2017 3 Jul 2026 |
| Famous People with Tourette’s Syndrome: Challenging Stereotypes Meet notable people with Tourette's syndrome who challenge stereotypes, from Billie Eilish and Dan Aykroyd to footballer Tim Howard and singer Lewis Capaldi. | ✓ ✓ | 10 Nov 2017 3 Jul 2026 |
| Famous People with Bipolar, Cyclothymia or Mood Disorders Explore notable people with bipolar disorder, cyclothymia, and other mood disorders, from Carrie Fisher and Frida Kahlo to Brian Wilson and Ernest Hemingway. | ✓ ✓ | 10 Nov 2017 3 Jul 2026 |
| List of Physically Disabled World Leaders and Politicians Explore a global list of physically disabled world leaders and politicians who governed despite challenges, from Franklin D. Roosevelt to leaders worldwide. | ✓ ✓ | 4 May 2015 3 Jul 2026 |
| Famous People With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Discover famous people with autism (ASD) and their achievements across many fields, from Temple Grandin and Daniel Tammet to actress Daryl Hannah. | ✓ ✓ | 29 Jan 2014 3 Jul 2026 |
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