DW Disability News Service: News, Research, Events

Latest Disabled World Disability News, Events and Information

Is Social Media Addictive? What the Science Really Says

2026/04/15 - A Michigan State University expert examines whether social media meets clinical addiction standards and what research and the APA still need to resolve - Addiction.

Motor Control Shifts Found After Spinal Cord Injury

2026/04/13 - A Swedish study using non-invasive sensors reveals how incomplete spinal cord injury disrupts motor unit coordination at both low and high levels of muscle effort - Spinal Cord Injury.

Rooftop Hotel Pools Offer Accessible Beach Alternatives

2026/04/12 - Rooftop hotel pools across the U.S. provide accessible, hassle-free alternatives to beach trips with stunning views and unique amenities - Recreation - Entertainment.

2026 U.S. Disability Statistics: Adults and Children

2026/04/12 - Latest U.S. disability statistics for adults and children, including prevalence by type, age, race, and key federal data from the CDC and Census Bureau - Statistics.

Asgard Archaea May Reveal How Complex Life Began

2026/04/09 - Ancient stromatolites from Shark Bay have yielded the first visual evidence of an Asgard archaeon physically interacting with a bacterium via nanotubes - Anthropology.

Xenobots - Real Live Living Robots From Frog Cells

2026/04/07 - Xenobots are AI-designed living robots made from frog stem cells with potential to transform drug delivery, tissue repair, and disability-related medicine - Robotics.

Why NYPD Disability Pensions Are a Financial Lifeline

2026/04/05 - NYPD officers often rely on disability pensions to bridge the gap between standard retirement pay and New York City's high cost of living - Political.

Grace Film Review - Down Syndrome and Autonomy

2026/04/04 - A heartfelt review of Grace, a short film by Anna Rodgers exploring autonomy, love, and self-determination for a young woman with Down Syndrome - Films, Radio, TV.

Plastic Additives Linked to Millions of Preterm Births

2026/03/31 - A global analysis ties phthalate chemical DEHP to nearly 2 million preterm births in 2018, pointing to urgent gaps in plastic additive regulation worldwide - Pregnancy.

Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics Break Digital Viewing Record

2026/03/31 - The IPC's Paralympic digital channels achieved record-breaking video views and engagement during the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games competition - 2026 Italy.

Hands-On U.S. Cooking Classes Combined With Travel

2026/03/29 - Explore hands-on cooking classes across the United States that pair culinary learning with sightseeing, from bakehouse workshops to college culinary programs - Disability Cooking.

Palm Beach, Florida: History, Nature and High Society

2026/03/28 - Explore Palm Beach, Riviera Beach and Singer Island, Florida - where gilded history, accessible beaches, wildlife and diverse dining meet - America.

NaviFut xStep Foot-Operated Wireless Mouse Review

2026/03/24 - A review of the NaviFut xStep foot mouse, a hands-free assistive device for cursor control and clicking designed for users with hand disabilities or injuries - Electronics - Software.

Cognitive Debt, AI and Its Link to Disability

2026/03/21 - Cognitive debt describes how negative thinking and AI over-reliance can erode mental capacity, with key implications for disability - Journals - Papers.

The Story I was Afraid to Tell - Sydney Anne Bennett

2026/03/18 - Sydney Anne Bennett shares how becoming disabled at 22 led to writing, a community of 300K, and her new book Fearfully and Wonderfully Broken - Publications.

Milano Cortina 2026 Sets Paralympic Winter Games Records

2026/03/17 - Milano Cortina 2026 sets new Paralympic Winter Games records in athletes, global reach, female participation, and historic achievements - 2026 Italy.

SSA Brings Medical Continuing Disability Reviews (CDR's) In-House

2026/03/12 - The SSA will process medical Continuing Disability Reviews federally, freeing US state agencies to reduce initial disability claims backlogs - U.S. Social Security.

Can People with Disabilities Get a Mortgage in New York?

2026/03/12 - Learn whether people with disabilities can qualify for a mortgage in New York City and explore federal programs that may help with homeownership - Finance.

Grocery Store Markup and Shelf Space Pricing Scams

2026/03/07 - How grocery store markups, slotting fees, and shelf space pricing scams drive up food costs for seniors, low-income families, and people with disabilities - Journals - Papers.

Milano Cortina 2026 - Biggest Paralympic Winter Games

2026/03/05 - Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games sets records with 612 athletes from 56 nations across 79 events in six sports - 2026 Italy.