Updated Publications From Disabled World
Listed below are the most recently updated publications, articles, peer reviewed papers, and helpful resources, from the Disabled World (DW) website. We regularly review, refresh and add to our content collection so that you'll find the latest research, commentary, guides and resources relevant to disability, health, accessibility and inclusion.
The page features articles covering topics such as assistive technology, disability terminology, accessibility challenges, medical conditions, and community issues. It also includes updated versions of previously published pieces, revised to reflect the most recent information, corrections, or improved clarity.
By centralizing recently updated content in one place, we help readers stay current with evolving developments in disability policy, assistive technology, medical research, and language. Seeing items marked as updated also reinforces confidence in the quality of our information. This approach saves time by providing a single destination for new or refreshed material, and offers variety through a mix of commentary, guides, technical papers, and resources that serve both personal and professional interests.
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| Title and Description | Updated |
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| Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Updates: DR Congo and Uganda (2026) Tracking the 2026 Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda, with dated case and death counts, cross-border spread, and WHO risk levels and response. | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Fatter Women Have Fatter Babies MRI study of 105 newborns at Imperial College London finds a mother's pre-pregnancy BMI, even in the normal range, is linked to more body fat and liver fat. | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Obesity and Diabetes in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD Risk Study of 1,036 children finds those born to mothers with obesity, gestational diabetes, and excessive weight gain are twice as likely to develop ADHD. | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Childhood Adversity Linked to Obesity in Pregnancy Norwegian HUNT study of 6,679 women finds higher pre-pregnancy weight linked to difficult childhoods, unmet needs, and body criticism. | 16 Jul 2026 |
| COVID-19 Cut Native American Life Expectancy by 6 Years Princeton and USC research finds COVID-19 lowered Native American life expectancy by about 6 years, widening long-standing racial health inequities. | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Hydrogel Tech Could Cut Global Vaccine Waste in Half ETH Zurich researchers developed a hydrogel that extends vaccine shelf life and cuts cold chain waste by raising safe storage from 2 to 8 up to 65 C. | 16 Jul 2026 |
| A Little Daily Exercise Beats One Long Weekly Session Edith Cowan University research finds small amounts of daily resistance exercise build muscle strength more effectively than one long weekly session. | 16 Jul 2026 |
| RehaDesign Acquires WheelStarz Kids Wheelchair Brand RehaDesign has acquired WheelStarz, adding a line of colorful pediatric wheelchair accessories that help children personalize mobility and comfort. | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Fitzpatrick Scale Skin Type Test and Results Take the Fitzpatrick Scale skin type test to identify your skin type from I to VI and learn your UV sun damage risk and best sun protection methods. | 16 Jul 2026 |
| People with Disabilities: School, Work, Voting, Health How people with disabilities worldwide face barriers in education, employment, voting, and health care, and what governments can do to include them. | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Health and Disability Awareness Days and Dates Calendar A complete calendar of health and disability awareness days, weeks, and months - covering national and international observances for conditions and causes year-round. | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Metric and Imperial Conversion Tables and Formulas Conversion factors and formulas for length, area, volume, weight, and temperature between the metric and imperial measurement systems. | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Human Spine Vertebrae C1-S5: Structure and Functions Detailed reference guide to spine anatomy from cervical to sacral vertebrae, explaining how each level affects body function following spinal injury. | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Abiogenesis: How Life Emerged from Non-Life on Early Earth Discover how life emerged from non-living chemistry on early Earth through abiogenesis. Explore RNA world theory, hydrothermal vents, and the latest scientific evidence. | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Top 200 Popular Baby Names in America Official U.S. Social Security data on the 200 most popular boy and girl baby names, with occurrence rankings and naming trends. | 15 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. | 15 Jul 2026 |
| HealthPedal: Pedal Powered Mobility and Fitness Wheelchair Device HealthPedal is an indoor and outdoor pedal powered wheelchair that can be used for mobility, freedom, fitness, and strength building. | 15 Jul 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. | 15 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. | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Intestinal Worms: Types, Symptoms, Deworming Treatment Learn about human intestinal worms, common types like pinworms and tapeworms, symptoms, and WHO-recommended deworming treatments and prevention strategies. | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Infant Growth Tracker: Percentile Calculator for Ages 0-36 Months Track your baby's weight, length, and head circumference from birth to 36 months with a growth percentile calculator based on WHO and CDC data. | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Yahtzee Dice Game: Play Free Online with No Download Play the classic Yahtzee dice game free in your browser with no download, plus the history of how the game began and grew into a household favorite. | 15 Jul 2026 |
| IQ Levels Chart: Understanding Intelligence Test Scores Understand IQ test scores with a clear classification chart, from genius to low ranges, plus how deviation scoring and normal distribution shape results. | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Grams and Ounces to Teaspoon Conversion Chart Conversion chart provides a quick reference for converting between grams, teaspoons, and ounces for various common ingredients. | 15 Jul 2026 |
| How to Stop X Feed from Auto-Refreshing Learn how to stop X (formerly Twitter) from auto-refreshing your timeline feed for better accessibility and a more stable reading experience. | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Blood Sugar/Glucose Conversion Chart mmol/L to mg/dl Table shows mmol/L to mg/dl conversions and mg/dl to mmol/L for converting blood glucose level values, includes printable chart and mmol/L to mg/dl conversion formula. | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Home Urinalysis Test Strip Color Guide Urinalysis color chart with explanations, information, and instructions on how to interpret the color variations on home urine test strips. | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Male and Female Clothing and Shoe Size Conversion Charts Authoritative international clothing and shoe size conversion charts for men and women across US, UK, European, Chinese, Japanese, and Australian systems. | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Neck Size Measurement Guide and Health Implications Guide on measuring neck size, its health implications, and a detailed chart for accurate collar sizing in inches and centimeters. | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Calculate Age in Days Weeks Months Since Birth Find out how long you have lived in days, weeks, months, and years since birth. Also includes what day of the week you were born on calculator. | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Body Frame Size Charts: Wrist, Elbow, and Finger Measurement Methods Charts and instructions for measuring and determining body frame size for men and women using the wrist, elbow, and finger methods. | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Cribbage Jake: Play Crib Online for Free Fun free online Cribbage game with great graphics, sound, and voice where you play against Cribbage Jake the computer Crib player. | 15 Jul 2026 |
| List of Generation Names by Year and Definition A clear guide to generation names and years, linking history to traits - great for all ages, including seniors, to explore cultural shifts and personal ties. | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Gut Viruses and Bacteria Linked to Living Past 100 A study of 176 Japanese centenarians finds a diverse mix of gut bacteria and bacterial viruses tied to metabolic stability and healthy aging. | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Autistic Adults in England May Be Double the Estimate UCL study in The Lancet Regional Health Europe estimates about 750,000 undiagnosed autistic adults in England, roughly doubling the cited figure. | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Mental Illness and Gun Violence in US, Australia, UK Peer-reviewed study finds similar mental illness rates in the US, Australia, and UK, yet far higher US gun death rates tied to firearm access. | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Disability Justice and Climate Disaster Preparedness Peer-reviewed analysis of how disaster and climate policies overlook disabled people, with case studies and questions for building disability justice. | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Evolutionary Study Shows How Humans Learned to Walk CT scans of a 6-million-year-old fossil ape's inner ear reveal a three-step evolutionary path toward how humans came to walk upright on two legs. | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Global Cancer Burden: 20 Million New Cases in 2022 WHO and IARC data show 20 million new cancer cases and 9.7 million deaths in 2022, with striking inequities in care across income levels worldwide. | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Daily Calorie Calculator for Weight Loss and Health Free daily calorie calculator that estimates your BMR, maintenance calories, and carbohydrate, protein, and fat needs by gender, height, weight, age, and activity. | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Body Temperature Chart: Normal, Fever, Hypothermia Guide to normal, fever, and low human body temperature, with charts and expert tips for accurate measurement and health monitoring. | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Is AIN's Commitment to Inclusion Reflected in Its Digital Accessibility? An examination of whether the Association of International NGOs meets basic web accessibility standards for people with disabilities in Nepal. | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Hemoglobin Level Chart and Body Iron Information Information regarding high and low blood Hemoglobin levels including printable chart and list of food with high iron levels. | 15 Jul 2026 |
| How Many Gender Identities Exist in 2026? An Updated Alphabetical List 2026 reference guide covering 200+ gender identities from agender to xenogender, with cultural terms and definitions for inclusive understanding. | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Access Rider: Working Document for Disability Needs (With Example Template) An access rider is a working document setting out your disability, medical, or Neurodivergent access needs so organizations can remove barriers. | 14 Jul 2026 |