DW Disability News Service: News, Research, Events

Latest Disabled World Disability News, Events and Information

How AI Efficiency is Turning Diversity into a Liability

AI systems trained on norms risk excluding those with non-linear lives - people with disabilities, caregivers, migrants - by treating diversity as inefficiency.

The Word Dunce: Historical Origins, Modern Usage, and Social Impact

How the word dunce transformed from honoring a brilliant philosopher to becoming a harmful insult that affects people with disabilities and seniors today.

Understanding Sociology and Its Impact on Society

Discover how sociology examines society, human interactions, and social patterns affecting aging populations and individuals with disabilities.

FODMAP Diet Chart: Food to Eat and Avoid for Better Digestion

Find out which foods to include and eliminate on a low FODMAP diet to reduce bloating, gas, and IBS symptoms with this practical reference guide.

2026 Paralympic Flame to Ignite at Stoke Mandeville in Under a Month

Paralympic Flame for Milano Cortina 2026 will be created at Stoke Mandeville on Feb 24, beginning a 2,000km journey across Italy to the March 6 Opening Ceremony.

America's Themed Towns: History Meets Accessibility

Discover accessible themed towns across America, from Bavarian villages to Old West landmarks, featuring wheelchair-friendly attractions and unique cultural experiences.

Low FODMAP Diets: A Guide to Digestive Health & Wellness

Paper explains how FODMAPs affect digestion and how low FODMAP diets help IBS symptoms in general populations, seniors, and people with disabilities.

Health Informatics: Transforming Healthcare Through Technology and Data

Health informatics combines healthcare and IT to improve patient outcomes, streamline care, and increase accessibility - especially for seniors and disabled.

Gerontechnology: Bridging Innovation and Aging for an Inclusive Future

Gerontechnology merges aging science with tech innovation, empowering seniors and people with disabilities to live independently with dignity and connection.

AI-Powered Scams: The New Frontier of Fraud

Learn how AI-powered scams including voice synthesis and deepfakes target vulnerable populations, with particular risks for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

Translational Medicine: Bridging Research and Real Care

Discover how translational medicine bridges research and real-world care, improving health outcomes for seniors and people with disabilities through innovation.

Senators Oppose Removing Gender Dysphoria Disability Status

Senators oppose HHS rule removing gender dysphoria from disability protections under Rehabilitation Act, warning of broader discrimination risks.

HCBS Reform: Community Living Over Institutions

HCBS reform offers cost-effective community living for seniors and disabled people, but needs higher wages, housing support, and dignity of risk culture.

Interdependence: A Framework for Dignity and Support in Later Life and Disability

Interdependence recognizes that all humans rely on each other. For seniors and people with disabilities, it offers a dignified alternative to independence.

VA Urged to Fix Hearing Aid Insertion Crisis

VA urged to address hearing aid insertion difficulties affecting veterans by requesting manufacturers adopt award-winning Gruv Button Retrofit solution.

America's Quirkiest Festivals Celebrate Local Lore

Quirky American festivals from cow chip throwing to headless chicken celebrations blend local history, competition, and humor into beloved regional traditions.

Othering, Ableism, and Disability: How Society Creates Outsiders Among Us

Othering transforms people with disabilities and seniors into outsiders through exclusion, stereotypes, and discrimination that denies their full humanity.

Phantosmia: Phantom Smells in Aging & Neurological Disabilities

Explore phantosmia, phantom smell hallucinations, their prevalence in seniors and neurological conditions like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease, causes, and treatments.

Geometric Intelligence: The Future of Cognitive Support

Discover how Geometric Intelligence revolutionizes cognitive support for seniors and people with disabilities through spatial reasoning and AI technology.

Artificial Intelligence in Drug Development: Transforming the Future of Medicine

AI accelerates drug discovery, offering breakthrough treatments for age-related diseases, rare conditions, and disabilities through personalized medicine.