Disability News: World Coverage of Stories and Events Document List

Disability News Publications - (22 Articles)

• Blind View the Eclipse in Real Time
  People who are blind experienced the solar eclipse as it happened thanks to technology that allowed them to feel a real time changing image.
  Publish Date: 2017-08-22 - Updated: 2018-05-01

• Unprecedented Conference on Rights of Persons with Disabilities at UN
  Conference of the States Parties will also discuss the impact of multiple discrimination on persons with disabilities and promoting participation for achieving Sustainable Development Goals.
  Publish Date: 2017-06-15

• Engineering Students at Johns Hopkins Customize Stroller for Syrian Child with Special Needs
  Students customized stroller for local child with special needs, adding improvements to make mobility simpler and safer for him and his family.
  Publish Date: 2017-05-01 - Updated: 2018-04-25

• UN Expert Claims After a Decade Disability Rights Still Lagging
  States must urgently step up their work to ensure that persons with disabilities can take their place as equal members of society - United Nations human rights expert.
  Publish Date: 2016-12-19 - Updated: 2022-11-27

• DEWA Inaugurates 1st Annual Conference for People with Disabilities
  Conference supports DEWA strategy to empower people with disabilities and contribute to integrating them into society as individuals capable of innovation and creativity.
  Publish Date: 2016-12-07

• Holly Robinson Peete Speaks on Importance of Hiring People with Disabilities
  Holly Robinson Peete speaks at Gatepath Event on importance of hiring people with disabilities - Special announcement about son RJ landing job with Los Angeles Dodgers.
  Publish Date: 2016-06-09

• UN Humanitarian Summit Endorses New Charter for Persons with Disabilities
  A new charter to significantly improve living conditions of persons with disabilities during emergencies has been endorsed at the United Nations World Humanitarian Summit.
  Publish Date: 2016-05-25

• St. Louis HELP Collects Over 15 Tons of Home Health Equipment in One Day
  St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program will revitalize and lend the equipment for free.
  Publish Date: 2016-05-22 - Updated: 2016-11-05

• Include Disability In All Humanitarian Action - UN Rights Expert
  In her report, Ms. Devandas Aguilar urges all governments to engage in direct consultation with organizations of people with disabilities.
  Publish Date: 2016-05-21 - Updated: 2022-11-27

• Eliminating Waiting Period for SSDI for People with ALS - ALS Disability Insurance Access Act
  ALS Disability Insurance Access Act introduced in Congress to eliminate waiting period for Social Security Disability Insurance for people with ALS.
  Publish Date: 2016-05-11

• List of Most Popular American Boy and Girl Baby Names
  A list from the U.S. Social Security listing the top 200 baby names for boys and girls.
  Publish Date: 2016-05-06 - Updated: 2016-05-07

• Correcting Bad Paper Discharges for Combat Veterans with PTSD
  Many servicemembers are separated on other than honorable terms for behavioral symptoms related to PTSD which disqualifies them from VA benefits, including VA healthcare.
  Publish Date: 2016-05-02 - Updated: 2017-04-03

• Netflix to Add Accessible Audio Descriptions for The Blind
  Netflix will make movies and videos accessible by adding audio description for their blind customers.
  Publish Date: 2016-04-26 - Updated: 2016-05-07

• Amputees Being Denied Coverage By Private Insurers Based On Unfinalized Medicare Rule
  Medicare rule is being exploited by private health care insurers to deny coverage to amputees for previously approved medical care and devices.
  Publish Date: 2016-04-21 - Updated: 2018-01-26

• Prison Sentence for Disability Benefits Fraud
  John W. Caltabiano, Jr. sentenced to 57 months prison after jury found him guilty of fraudulently obtaining federal and state disability benefits.
  Publish Date: 2016-04-18 - Updated: 2021-06-04

• Americans Living Longer But with Disability or Health Issues
  Study reveals increased longevity not necessarily indicative of good health, as most age groups live longer with disability or health problems.
  Publish Date: 2016-04-15 - Updated: 2022-03-05

• Stem Cells Show Reversal of Disability in Multiple Sclerosis
  Stem cell treatment improves established disability in patients with progressive MS and shows there is hope future treatment is possible.
  Publish Date: 2016-04-15 - Updated: 2016-05-07

• Brother of Shark Tank Star Barbara Corcoran Walks Again After Spine Surgery
  John Corcoran, brother of Barbara Corcoran, became paralyzed after a horrific motorcycle accident last fall and is now getting back to life as he always knew it.
  Publish Date: 2016-04-13 - Updated: 2016-05-07

• U.S. Federal Court Rules Properties Must Be Accessible to Disabled Before Occupancy
  Ruling ensures persons with disability have access to same level of accessible housing as people without disabilities.
  Publish Date: 2016-04-06 - Updated: 2021-06-05

• New Federal Policies For Education Of Homeless Children Will Impact Every School District
  New federal policies for education of homeless children to take effect next year; decision impacts every school district nationwide.
  Publish Date: 2016-04-05 - Updated: 2016-05-07

• Call for U.S. Ziplining Safety Standards
  As popularity of ziplining grows so do related injuries so researchers call for adoption of uniform safety standards across America.
  Publish Date: 2016-01-14 - Updated: 2020-11-20

• List of Disability Newsletters to Subscribe To
  A list of newsletters regarding disability issues and news that can be read online or subscribed to via email.
  Publish Date: 2009-01-01 - Updated: 2022-02-12