Disability News Service: Publications and Resources

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 Service: Publications and Resources (24 Items)
Title & Author	Ed	Publish Revised
Apology and Accessibility are Not Synonyms - Jenna M. Marx and Erin E. Hannaford	✓ ✓	2024/10/30 2026/05/02
Disabled Americans and the Right to Run for Elected Office - Pavel Kuljuk	✓ ✓	2023/09/02 2026/02/28
Graphiti Allows Blind to View An Eclipse in Real Time - American Printing House for the Blind		2017/08/22 2023/09/28
Unprecedented Conference on Rights of Persons with Disabilities at UN - United Nations		2017/06/15 2025/08/19
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)		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		2016/05/22 2023/09/12
Include Disability In All Humanitarian Action - UN Rights Expert - UN Human Rights		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
Top 200 Popular Baby Names in America - Social Security	✓ ✓	2016/05/06 2026/01/25
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	✓ ✓	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)		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)		2016/01/14 2023/10/26
List of Disability Newsletters and Magazines to Subscribe To - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2009/01/01 2026/03/30

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