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The Health and Disability Fact Books, Guides, and Publications database at Disabled World (DW) encompasses a wide array of resources focused on various aspects of disability and health. This collection includes fact sheets, guidebooks, and publications that provide detailed information on health conditions, disability rights, assistive technologies, and accessibility issues. These documents are tailored to educate, support, and guide individuals with disabilities, their families, caregivers, and professionals. The content ranges from practical guides for daily living to in-depth research on health disparities and policy, ensuring comprehensive coverage of topics relevant to the disability community.

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A book by Joanne Bloch sharing her own sight loss story and interviews with 20 visually impaired South Africans on adaptation, barriers, and daily life.



Profile of George Mendoza, the blind New Mexico artist, author of the Spirit Man novels, and Smithsonian affiliated exhibitor of Colors of the Wind.



A new MSU Bias Busters guide answers 100 questions about stuttering - and asks the 99% who don't stutter to learn how to listen better. Out July 28, 2026.



Examines how efficiency and measurement-based systems shape disability advocacy, funding decisions, and who holds authority over support services.


Sydney Anne Bennett shares how becoming disabled at 22 led to writing, a community of 300K, and her new book Fearfully and Wonderfully Broken.


Explore the BAFTA Tourette syndrome incident involving coprolalia, racial impact, and public accountability through disability and social justice perspectives.


Examining cosmetic psychiatry, its ethical debates, and how psychiatric enhancement beyond diagnosis affects seniors and people with disabilities.


Scholarly philosophical exploration of disability beyond conventional norms, blending lived experience with theory to redefine ability and human potential.


Chabert redefines disability beyond convention, exploring how creativity and environment transform limitations into possibilities through lived experience.


Real stories of disabled entrepreneurs overcoming barriers and redefining business success in this insightful new book.


Explore why blind and visually impaired individuals face obstacles accessing free audiobooks, and discover practical strategies to improve digital reading access.



Review of Life on the Bridge highlights how policy shifts favor mild-to-moderate disability support while marginalized severe cases face service gaps and long waitlists.



In Search of Teressa is a memoir written born out of a partnership between two women: Teressa, a woman diagnosed with several personalities, and international brain and behavior expert Lynette Louise.


In Seach of Teressa: A Journey into the Mind of a Woman with Many Personalities, by Author Dr. Lynette Louise.


The book from up-and-coming sci-fi author M.D. Nicholson, Mare City: The Complete Saga, immerses readers in a 725-page odyssey of adventure, mystery, and drama.

In her new book Dr. Sheila Redfern advocates for reflective parenting as essential for building resilience and security in young people to navigate the storm and stress of adolescence.

Disability Worlds chronicles and theorizes 20 years of immersion in NYC's disability worlds as parents, activists, anthropologists, and disability studies scholars.

Free downloadable guide covering disability rights, medical navigation, workplace disclosure, self-care, and advocacy for adults with acquired disabilities.



Tsara Shelton reviews Whatever It Takes: Solutions Discovered During My 35 Years Living with MS, a book written by Barbara E Ashcroft.


Tsara Shelton reviews the book My Year of Rest and Relaxation written by Ottessa Moshfegh.


Kelley A Pasmanick presents her literary analysis of Disability in Long Day's Journey into Night by Eugene O'Neill.


Kelley A Pasmanick presents her Literary Analysis of Winesburg, Ohio by Sherwood Anderson.


Book review by Tsara Shelton of Blazing New Homeschool Trails: Educating and Launching Teens with Developmental Disabilities written by Natalie Veccione and Cindy Lajoy.


Explore the journey from shame to disability pride, a transformative process fostering self-acceptance and community visibility for people with disabilities.



This paper outlines a practical model to move from shame to disability pride using acceptance, support, self-care, ADA awareness, activism, and community.



Book review examining Louloua Smadi's journey from autism sibling to neurofeedback practitioner, offering practical insights for families and caregivers.



Book review by Tsara Shelton of the novel titled Of Women and Salt written by Gabriela Garcia.


Book review of Why We Revolt: A Patient Revolution for Careful and Kind Care written by Victor Montori.


How 3D printing may help improve treatment for children with birth defects to avoid multiple surgeries, and why they are considered for use in clinics as an essential tool for individualized education and medical therapy.


The book Chance for Rain by Paralympic athlete and author Tricia Downing shows disability experience for what it is - another version of the human experience.


The American Foundation for the Blind has launched the Helen Keller Archive, a fully accessible digital collection of more than 160,000 artifacts.



The book details how the author conquered childhood bullies and adult discrimination in order to live a joyful, and almost normal, life.


Leo Fender: The Quiet Giant Heard Around the World, written by his wife Phyllis and co-authored with Dr. Randall Bell tells the story of the man who was actually a very shy, down-to-earth person almost deaf and wore a glass eye.


Spinning in Circles and Learning From Myself - Candid book by Tsara Shelton offers a unique and intimate narrative on parenting, autism, and growing up.


Nita and her parents teach ten essential signs in the context of a fun story, using repetition to encourage learning and to help break communication barriers between parents and preverbal children.


Peer-reviewed journal Autism in Adulthood explores autism in adults with research on brain science, emotions, and more, aiding those with disabilities and families.



NRS Healthcare release free seniors and disabled accessibility guide to National Parks in the UK.


Adiba Nelson, mother of a child with special needs authors book highlighting childrens similarities rather than their differences.

New Book about a teen with Williams Syndrome explores the conflicts, challenges, and triumphs of raising a special needs child.


Guide revealing hidden risks when mixing prescription drugs with common foods, supplements, and beverages. Covers antidepressants to heart medicines.



Caroline's Cart creator Drew Ann Long releases book chronicling rise from mom to special needs advocate and entrepreneur.


Book includes amputee cycling tips on two wheelers, tricycles, recumbents, handbikes, tandems, unicycles, electric bikes, and specialized cycling forms designed for the disability market.


Special Stories by Mike Kelly features short stories on youth with special needs and includes his adventures working in the disability field.

Re-Membering, a book by Ann Millett-Gallant, is a memoir about being congenitally physically disabled and experiencing traumatic brain injury.

The first two seasons of Fix It In Five with Lynette Louise are now available to rent or buy for people anywhere in the world.


The book Walk in My Shoes contains 27 stories by individuals experiencing or witnessing the challenges of losing both hearing and sight senses.


This helpful dementia guide offers in-depth content, that answers questions concerning sleeping patterns, medical support, funding including resources, and organizations to support those affected by dementia.


Hanoch Budin's memoir details rehabilitation and athletic achievement following a wartime amputation, culminating in eight Paralympic medals and media work.



Paralympian launches bespoke wheelchair-based workout book to help chair users become fitter, healthier stronger and more independent.


Masterfully crafted by Robert M. Hensel - Writings on the Wall: Inspirational Poems and Quotes is a product of the author's own unique life experiences.


Missing Frames provides glaring insights into the world of those living with hidden disabilities and has received amazing reviews for a first time author.


Pastor Richard Luther Corwin critiques evolutionary theory's impact on perceptions of disability, advocating for a biblical worldview that affirms inherent human dignity.



Report on the epidemic of arthritis among service members and veterans and the direct consequence of injuries and physical stresses from time served in the military.


Over 50,000 Project Gutenberg eBooks are now free audiobooks via Capti, offering accessible reading for people with disabilities, seniors, and all book lovers.



Thomas Armstrong's book advocates for strength-based strategies in special education, promoting inclusive classrooms that celebrate neurodiversity.



The SAGE Deaf Studies Encyclopedia applies a Deaf-centric perspective on multidisciplinary academic fields and combines research with political and cultural inquiry.


These remarkable stories bring hope to those currently undergoing traditional treatments that there are medical alternatives available.


Comcast American Sign Language instructional videos showing how to turn closed captioning on and off across their platforms.


UT Arlington Libraries' initiative to digitize the Texas Disability History Collection, preserving disability rights records for accessible research.



Getting Paid - Collecting the Disability Check: A Resource Manual for Libraries, Individuals and Professional Advisers.


Wheel:Life publishes Discovering: An Accessible US Travel Guide for Wheelchair Users with state-by-state travel destinations and family fun spots.


Vietnam-era veteran Lois Olson describes life as amputee in endearing new children's book A Leg to Stand On.


Dysmorphophobia has two simultaneous meanings: the fear of acquiring a deformity and the fear or revulsion of deformity in someone else.


Natural treatment approaches for ADHD, apraxia and autism spectrum disorders from a licensed psychotherapist and parent sharing practical alternatives to medication.



The book Dreams not Forgotten: Hope for a Better Tomorrow written by Will Kalinke is the story of Bill, a man who has overcome physical and emotional challenges to live a full and happy life.


Young adults with disabilities can find inspiration in a new book by author J. D. Kibler titled Babtoo and the Legend of the Spotted Zebra from AuthorHouse.

Emotional Core Therapy teaches people to identify and process four core feelings to manage stress from relationships. Accessible approach for managing anxiety and depression.



Meehl Foundation is offering an e-book for free download that serves as a guidebook for people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).


Book tells the story of Max Starkloff, a St. Louis man who helped create political and social movement that changed the world for people with disabilities.


Evaluation of current treatments for pediatric hydrocephalus and up-to-date evidence-based recommendations for their use.


Dr. Lin Weeks-Wilder author of Medicine and Health: The Dangerous Disconnect, says maximizing innovation is the most important health policy priority.


Discover how one professional's late-life Asperger's diagnosis at 51 led to profound self-understanding and a published guide for others facing similar journeys.



New booklet encourages greater inclusion of college students with disabilities in science, technology, engineering and mathematic fields.

Since 66% of US adults are overweight, why aren't we a nation that worships plump? Getting Waisted: A Survival Guide to being Fat in a Society that Loves Thin by Monica Parker.


Collection of scholarly works and personal accounts explores and analyzes issues of parenting by mothers with a variety of physical and mental disabilities.

The Marrakech Treaty enables equal access to books for the visually impaired and print disabled by mandating copyright exceptions for accessible formats.



Beyond the Bear is the story of a couples unforgettable courage, tenacious will, and the power of love to lead the way out of darkness.

Practical home modifications for aging adults: prevent falls, adapt spaces for arthritis and vision loss, and maintain independence with expert-approved solutions.



Jim Maxim's journey from addiction to faith after a life-altering crash illustrates the transformative power of spiritual encounters.



Book probes deeply into the multiple problems inherent in the current system of testing and monitoring of drugs in the U.S. and offers solutions and precautions that could save thousands of lives and billions of dollars in healthcare costs.


Levow shares true stories of caregivers and family gone awry from more than seventy family caregivers who have been there and done it.


Maxwell J. Mehlman book examines direct human evolution and genetic engineering where parents could prevent passing on inherent diseases to their children.


Information on obtaining pamphlets and posters relating to disability and event awareness including flyers and leaflets.



This book contains advice based upon scientific evidence and explains the social and political environment shaping this information.


A Real Cure for Cancer? Never Fear Cancer Again is a book written by Raymond Francis author of Pathways to Health newspaper columns.


Lovers Lame a novel that makes disability sexy by author Robert Rudney long-time disability advocate.

If you looking for an adventure story that is exciting entertaining and original this book by Chris Pink will be right up your street.


Salt is permanently disabling or prematurely killing millions of people every year as disclosed in the book Salt Kills.


Second Edition of Disability Discrimination and the Workplace covers both pre-ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) and post-ADAAA interpretations of the law.


Off Balanced by Zachary Fenell is a memoir about teen life with a disability and is available on Amazon Kindle and Barnes and Noble Nook.


U.S. Civil Rights Commission Report on Peer-to-Peer Violence and Bullying.

Thunder Dog is a remarkable story of a blind man and the guide dog that led him and others to safety moments before the World Trade Center crumbled.

NASA has released a free book for visually impaired people to experience the wonders of the moon.


Z Puppets Rosenschnoz announces the release of their new Monkey Mind Pirates CD created to help families reclaim calm.


10% of children suffer from ADHD and calming them down enough to get a soothing nights sleep can be a challenge for many parents.

Preparing Employers to Reintegrate Combat Exposed Veterans with Disabilities book by Edward Crenshaw presents methodologies for achieving diversity awareness and understanding towards PTSD TBI and military sexual trauma.

How disability-conscious bioethics can bridge the gap between disability rights advocates and medical ethicists to improve quality of life for disabled people.



Download and access books with Bookshare an online accessible library of copyrighted content federally funded by the US Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs.

The Cardboard Girl by social worker Marika Spaseska shows children parents teachers and school administrators how to protect children from being bullied in schools and playgrounds.


Exploring St. Louis from a Blind Persons Perspective offers assessments of local attractions unique features and accessibility.


Staying Crazy To Keep From Going Insane book will be a collection of Cohens humor columns some from his California career others penned in Cary.

The Google Books settlement would have made millions of titles available to the blind and Americans with print disabilities.

Life After Stroke On The Road To Recovery is written for stroke survivors their caretakers family and friends.

Cris Cohen will donate proceeds to the Triangle baseball league for children with special needs.


Public libraries across Canada are enabling people with print disabilities to access literature like never before.


New You Magazine to educate the general public about anti-aging and age management.

First Book and Barclays bring brand new books focused on financial literacy and college readiness to children from low-income families.

Annies Gift is a childrens book about a boy born with Spina-Bifida and a Yellow Labs ability to recognize his disability.

The most serious error after my major surgery was prematurely feeding me by mouth with soft food far too soon.


Parkinsons disease victim seeks to raise disease awareness with new book with proceeds from put on your parky face to be donated to pd research charities.


Stories of Children with Learning Disabilities and Attention Disorders Who Changed Their Lives by Improving Their Cognitive Functioning.

EMPOWERED magazine presents clearly defined and understandable explanations of confusing issues that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families face every day.

Netbuddy lists practical tips and suggestions from people with first-hand experience of special needs.


Riekkis novel has remarkably been one of Ghost Road Press top ten bestselling books for over 90 weeks.


A storybook by Victoria Taylor that helps children understand disability and illness in their families, written after her daughter struggled with her father's condition.



The Loving Circle of Care is a book that guides readers through the difficult process of deciding when to seek hospice.

Davis phinney foundation launches exercise-focused tools to help people live well with Parkinson's Disease.


United Spinal Association acquisition of New Mobility magazine levers capabilities of both organizations to improve lives of people with disabilities.


Helping Children With Dyslexia - 21 Super Strategies To Ensure Your Childs Success At School.

Parents special education attorneys and scholars have praised Reading Disabilities Beating the Odds book.


Snowdrop have published a book titled Cerebral palsy A Guide to Understanding and Helping your Child.


Dr. Julie O'Toole's book Give Food A Chance presents a new treatment approach to anorexia, bulimia, and food phobias for parents and healthcare professionals.



The book Parental Controls chronicles the worst case scenarios in aging parental care and lists the choices that are available.

Author and disability coach Trish Robichaud enhances the lives of the chronically ill at no cost.

At Wits End is a book by Jill Stowell and is a lifeline to parents who have bright children who struggle in school.

The mystery of the Bear Lake Monster has been an exciting part of Idaho history since the early 1800s.

Comprehensive guide shows how to recognize early symptoms of the most common causes of disability in the U.S..

Low dose naltrexone (LDN) benefited sufferers of immune system diseases including Multiple Sclerosis HIV Crohn's Disease Hepatitis cancer arthritis and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.


Author Will Reed Outlines How To Regain 4 Years Of Life In His New Book.

After Being Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis Author Jeff Cadwell Wants To Share Free Online Resources.

New Book Helps Families and Caregivers Cope With Cancer - Surviving Cancer as a Family and Helping Co-Survivors Thrive.


Author assures readers that exercises do not require expensive equipment or a personal trainer and can be done in the comfort of their own homes.

Swallowing problems account for tens of thousands of deaths every year in the United States.

Bubble Butt The Challenged Sea Turtle of the Mystic Aquarium by Kiki Latimer.

New Book Proposes Radical New Treatment For Brain Injured Children.


Lisa Jo Rudy is a writer, a social media guru, and above all a parent of a child with an autism spectrum disorder.


Children with autism are young adults first and individuals with autism second.

The Caregivers Compass is a guidebook for achieving balance while caring for a loved one.

Disability gave me the elusive goal of making myself whole once more.

Books offered in electronic and audio format for millions of Americans who are blind or have other print disabilities.


Citing research based on empirical evidence and studies from the field, Prof. Strenger says that adult lives really do have second acts.


Most extensive analysis of treatments for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders ever published.


National Institute on Aging Detailed and Informative Guide to Alzheimers Disease for Family Fiends and Caregivers.


An Uncharted Desert Isle book the story of a tragic car accident that left him severely brain damaged and his courageous journey back.

Flat World Knowledge publisher supplies digital text books to Bookshare online accessible library for people with print disabilities.


The Forgotten Room book covers an ethnographic case study of a public alternative school which highlights solitary confinement.

John Jakes has added a new chapter by making a $2 million estate gift to Mayo Clinic in Florida.

New video urges health care organizations to break language access barriers.

Human Anthrax Vaccine Program must be stopped Scott Miller and Company has completed the film A Call to Arms 2009 Edition.


Burns tells of her loss of vision and subsequent fight to live a normal life in Once Upon a Challenge Hearing is Believing.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month marks the 20th anniversary issue of New Mobility magazine.


This review charts the U.S. Disabled Ski Team’s journey, detailing sport history, gear innovation, and practical insights for adaptive-sport enthusiasts.



MS Survivor and photographer Amelia Davis author of Faces of Osteoporosis and the Stories Behind Them.

Ability Lane by Thomas C. Weiss is a free PDF book on disability history, culture, care, and experience, offered at no cost to the disability community.



Google Books can now be downloaded in the open EPUB format making these public domain books more accessible.


This book is instructive for those who may have doubts about the academic legitimacy of disability studies and its focus on interdisciplinarity.



Learn how to apply the principles of multicultural education in your classroom.

Encourages a society of more independent living and working choices to enrich the lives of the disabled.

Much needed work that cuts across traditional disability classifications and focuses on what can be done and for whom.


With the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act awareness of the disabled reached an all time if controversial high.

Tom Shakespeare's Disability Rights and Wrongs critically assesses the British social model, advocating for a nuanced, realist approach to disability studies.



Susan Wendell's Book The Rejected Body critiques feminist theory's neglect of disability, advocating for inclusive ethics that embrace diverse bodily experiences.



Adult Learning Disabilities and ADHD reference book comprehensive in coverage of issues related to diagnosis and treatment of learning and attention disorders in adults.

A well-written and provocative beginning to a conversation about disability that is long overdue among scholars in literary and cultural studies.

Documents the political progress of the issue with stories about several of the nations estimated 35 million disabled people.


Rich and multifaceted overview of disability rights law and the experience of living with a disability in the contemporary United States.

Snyder and Mitchells Cultural Locations of Disability lays out in an extraordinary fashion the historical cultural locations of disabled citizens.


Owning It is a young adult short story collection edited by Donald R. Gallo featuring teens with disabilities navigating school, identity, and everyday life.



Concise, authoritative guide to disability studies, exploring social models, exclusion, and policy for students, professionals, and advocates.



James Charlton's scholarly exploration of disability oppression reveals systemic barriers and activist insights for advancing rights globally.



Joseph Wouk chronicles his journey with progressive MS and his discovery of low-dose naltrexone, a treatment that restored his immune function and reversed his symptoms.



From a bold new novelist comes a complex tale of friendship and brutality in the book U.P. by R.A. Riekki.

Publishers to increase accessible materials for individuals with print disabilities.


Your time is best spent getting what the Disability Examiner and Medical Consultant are looking for when making a decision.


A comprehensive anthology exploring the multifaceted dimensions of disability studies through scholarly essays and critical analyses.



Who Hit the Down Button is written by a person with a disability covering topics from a personal perspective.


Always Looking Up a book by Michael J. Fox is about his personal philosophy that carried him through his darkest hours with Parkinson's disease.


Brain Injury Books including information resources on traumatic brain injury concussion blast injury and PTSD.


Author, Dinah Chaudoir Federer has released her new book: Chasing Normal - A Guide For The Newly Disabled And For Those Who Love Them.


Detailed list of disability newsletters and magazines offering vital news, support, and resources for people with disabilities, seniors, and caregivers.


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