Disability News, Events, and Press Releases Publications

Summary: The Disability News database from Disabled World (DW) includes a broad spectrum of publications related to disabilities. This encompasses news articles, press releases, research papers, and peer-reviewed publications covering topics such as disability rights, health and medical research, education, employment, and independent living. The database provides insights into community support programs, cultural events, legislative changes, and clinical trials, aiming to support the disability community and their families with up-to-date information.

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Disability News Publications
Title of Document	Paper Author	Peer Review	Preface / Postface	Publication Type	Publish Date	Updated / Revised
Apology and Accessibility are Not Synonyms	Jenna M. Marx and Erin E. Hannaford		✓ Preface	Opinion Piece, Editorial	2024/10/30
Disabled People Are the Achilles Heel of US Political Elites	Pavel Kuljuk			Opinion Piece, Editorial	2023/09/02	2025/02/18
Graphiti Allows Blind to View An Eclipse in Real Time	American Printing House for the Blind			Product Release / Update	2017/08/22	2023/09/28
Unprecedented Conference on Rights of Persons with Disabilities at UN	United Nations				2017/06/15
Engineering Students at Johns Hopkins Customize Stroller for Syrian Child with Special Needs	Johns Hopkins				2017/05/01	2018/04/25
UN Expert Claims After a Decade Disability Rights Still Lagging	Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)	Yes		Announcement / Notification	2016/12/19	2023/10/08
DEWA Inaugurates 1st Annual Conference for People with Disabilities	Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)				2016/12/07
Holly Robinson Peete Speaks on Importance of Hiring People with Disabilities	Gatepath				2016/06/09
UN Humanitarian Summit Endorses New Charter for Persons with Disabilities	U.N.				2016/05/25
St. Louis HELP Collects Over 15 Tons of Home Health Equipment in One Day	St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program			Announcement / Notification	2016/05/22	2023/09/12
Include Disability In All Humanitarian Action - UN Rights Expert	UN Human Rights	Yes			2016/05/21	2022/11/27
Eliminating Waiting Period for SSDI for People with ALS - ALS Disability Insurance Access Act	The ALS Association				2016/05/11
List of Most Popular American Boy and Girl Baby Names	Social Security				2016/05/06	2016/05/07
Correcting Bad Paper Discharges for Combat Veterans with PTSD	Collins & Collins, P.C				2016/05/02	2017/04/03
Netflix to Add Accessible Audio Descriptions for The Blind	American Council of the Blind				2016/04/26	2016/05/07
Amputees Being Denied Coverage By Private Insurers Based On Unfinalized Medicare Rule	The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association, Alexandria, VA				2016/04/21	2018/01/26
Prison Sentence for Disability Benefits Fraud	U.S. Department of Justice				2016/04/18	2021/06/04
Americans Living Longer But with Disability or Health Issues	University of Southern California	Yes	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Reports & Proceedings	2016/04/15	2025/05/06
Stem Cells Show Reversal of Disability in Multiple Sclerosis	Tisch MS Research Center of New York				2016/04/15	2016/05/07
Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran's Brother Walks After Spine Surgery	Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists (ANS)	Yes		Informative	2016/04/13	2024/09/07
U.S. Federal Court Rules Properties Must Be Accessible to Disabled Before Occupancy	Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC				2016/04/06	2021/06/05
New Federal Policies For Education Of Homeless Children Will Impact Every School District	National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth				2016/04/05	2016/05/07
Call for U.S. Ziplining Safety Standards	Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP)			Research Study Analysis	2016/01/14	2023/10/26
List of Disability Newsletters and Magazines to Subscribe To	Ian C. Langtree		✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Instructive / Helpful	2009/01/01	2025/04/17

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