Disability News Service: News, Research, Events | 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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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
|---|---|---|
| Apology and Accessibility are Not Synonyms Editorial argues the Americans with Disabilities Act must be amended to clearly include websites as places of public accommodation. | ✓ ✓ | 30 Oct 2024 2 May 2026 |
| Disabled Americans and the Right to Run for Elected Office Why people with disabilities hold only 10.3% of US elected positions despite being 15.7% of the adult population and what barriers prevent equal political access. | ✓ ✓ | 2 Sep 2023 28 Feb 2026 |
| Graphiti Allows Blind to View An 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. | 22 Aug 2017 28 Sep 2023 | |
| Unprecedented Conference on Rights of Persons with Disabilities at UN Conference of the States Parties discussed impact of multiple discrimination on persons with disabilities and promoted participation for achieving Sustainable Development Goals. | 15 Jun 2017 19 Aug 2025 | |
| 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. | 1 May 2017 25 Apr 2018 | |
| 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. | 19 Dec 2016 8 Oct 2023 | |
| 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. | 7 Dec 2016 | |
| 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. | 9 Jun 2016 | |
| 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. | 25 May 2016 | |
| 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. | 22 May 2016 12 Sep 2023 | |
| 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. | 21 May 2016 27 Nov 2022 | |
| 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. | 11 May 2016 | |
| Top 200 Popular Baby Names in America Official U.S. Social Security data on the 200 most popular boy and girl baby names, with occurrence rankings and naming trends. | ✓ ✓ | 6 May 2016 9 Jun 2026 |
| 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. | 2 May 2016 3 Apr 2017 | |
| Netflix to Add Accessible Audio Descriptions for The Blind Netflix will make movies and videos accessible by adding audio description for their blind customers. | 26 Apr 2016 7 May 2016 | |
| 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. | 21 Apr 2016 26 Jan 2018 | |
| 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. | 18 Apr 2016 4 Jun 2021 | |
| Americans Living Longer But with Disability or Health Issues Study reveals Americans are living longer but with more years affected by disability or health issues, highlighting the need for early health interventions. | ✓ ✓ | 15 Apr 2016 6 May 2025 |
| 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. | 15 Apr 2016 7 May 2016 | |
| Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran's Brother Walks 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. | 13 Apr 2016 7 Sep 2024 | |
| 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. | 6 Apr 2016 5 Jun 2021 | |
| 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. | 5 Apr 2016 7 May 2016 | |
| 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. | 14 Jan 2016 26 Oct 2023 | |
| List of Disability Newsletters and Magazines to Subscribe To Detailed list of disability newsletters and magazines offering vital news, support, and resources for people with disabilities, seniors, and caregivers. | ✓ ✓ | 1 Jan 2009 30 Mar 2026 |
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