Press Releases: Publications and Resources

Summary: The Disabled World (DW) "Health, Medical, and Disability Press Releases" section offers a comprehensive collection of news and information related to disabilities, health, and medical topics. This resource includes press releases, research findings, and articles covering a wide range of subjects such as accessibility legislation, disability rights, healthcare issues, special education, and the latest scientific discoveries. The publications feature content on specific conditions like ADHD, autism, cerebral palsy, and acquired brain injuries, as well as broader topics like assistive technologies, inclusive policies, and quality of life improvements. These materials provide valuable insights for individuals with disabilities, healthcare professionals, caregivers, and policymakers, offering up-to-date information on advancements in treatment, support programs, and advocacy efforts.

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Press Releases: Publications and Resources
Title of Document	Paper Author	Peer Review	Preface / Postface	Reference Number	Publish Date	Updated / Revised
Coalition of Autism Scientists Critiques HHS Autism Research Plan	Coalition of Autism Scientists		✓ Preface ✓ Postface	DW-A015076	2025/04/25
The Arc of California Defends Autism Community Against Misinformation	The Arc of California		✓ Preface ✓ Postface	DW-A015075	2025/04/19
Brain Expert Lynette Louise to Speak at Leadership Summit America in Albany, New York	Lynette Louise		✓ Preface ✓ Postface	DW-A015051	2025/03/10	2026/01/21
Genetic Variation and The Diverse Range of Behaviors in Autism	Society for Neuroscience			DW-A014247	2022/11/10
MTA Boosts Accessibility at Brooklyn Subway Stations	Urbahn Architects, Gramercy Group, and MTA Construction & Development		✓ Preface ✓ Postface	DW-A014036	2021/11/18	2025/03/25
Learning with Lynette: Autism Acceptance Month Series with Dr. Lynette Louise and Louloua Smadi	Dr. Lynette Louise			DW-A013960	2021/04/28	2025/02/18
Phoenix Instinct AI Powered Smart Wheelchair Wins Toyota Mobility Challenge	Toyota Mobility Foundation	Yes		DW-A013919	2021/01/20	2023/10/05
Tidal Basin Revitalization - Disability Community Voice Vital	FDR Memorial Legacy Committee (FDR Committee)	Yes		DW-A013895	2020/10/29	2023/10/01
ILCSC Provides Essential Services to Persons with Disabilities During Covid-19 Pandemic Emergency	ILCSC			DW-A013842	2020/05/20	2021/08/23
Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis Acquires Assets of Badge Magic	Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis			DW-A013559	2018/09/27	2023/09/11
20 New Episodes of Letters to Lynette with Dr. Lynette Louise to Air on The Autism Channel in 2018	Dr. Lynette Louise			DW-A013443	2018/05/22	2025/02/18
World's First Online Accessibility Hub Launches Globally	RaisingTheFloor - International			DW-A012992	2017/09/13
Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis Acquires RapidFix Assets from Boss Products USA	Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis (LHB)			DW-A012987	2017/09/03	2023/09/11
McLane Furthers Focus on Diversity with Expansion of SPARK Initiative	McLane Company, Inc.			DW-A012399	2016/10/03	2016/11/05
Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis Partners With Jelmar Company	Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis			DW-A011549	2015/08/17	2023/09/13
Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis Acquires Tear Mender a Supplier of Adhesives and Sealants	Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis			DW-A011439	2015/06/09	2023/09/13
NCD: Creating Systems for Success at Home, at Work and in the Community	The National Council on Disability (NCD)			DW-A011285	2015/02/24
Kazakhstan Ratified Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities	Astana Times			DW-A011228	2015/02/09	2020/10/11
People Can be Convinced They Committed a Crime that Never Happened	Association for Psychological Science			DW-A011119	2015/01/15	2020/10/25
The Arc Marks Senate Passage of ABLE Act	The Arc of the United States			DW-A011011	2014/12/18	2015/01/08
Iain Fryatt Summits Mt Kilimanjaro in a Mountain Trike	Mountain Trike Company			DW-A010721	2014/10/23	2016/09/23
How European Law Takes Care of Disabled Media Users	European Audiovisual Observatory			DW-A010571	2014/09/05	2020/12/23
Hospital CEO's Receiving Excessive Pay and Storing Public Funds in Cayman Islands	Massachusetts Nurses Association/National Nurses United			DW-A010414	2014/06/24	2021/11/27
S.O.A.R. Program at Webster University	Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis			DW-A010393	2014/06/13	2024/12/25
Royal Navy Veteran Amputee Attempts Solo Kayaking Distance Record	Ottobock			DW-A010210	2014/04/05	2015/03/18
Enhancing Technology Access and Education for People with Disabilities	Comcast Corporation			DW-A010123	2014/02/28	2018/12/04
Comcast Debuts New Accessibility Offerings for Disability Awareness Month	Comcast			DW-A09919	2013/10/28	2021/10/12
Lady Liberty Turns Blind - Morphs into Lady Justice	Gabriel Mueller, director international alliances			DW-A09884	2013/09/21	2025/08/19
CEA Foundation Grant for Accessibility Electronic Products Database	CEA Foundation			DW-A09764	2013/06/13	2022/01/28
People with Developmental Disabilities Restoration and Reinvestment Act of 2013	UJA-Federation of New York, Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State, NYSARC, Inter-agency Council of Developmental Disabilities Agencies, Alliance of Long Island Agencies & Developmental Disabilities Alliance of Western New York			DW-A09747	2013/06/03
Wheelchair with Adjustable Seat Height	Ian C. Langtree			DW-A09646	2013/03/21	2022/04/05
Cancer and Pregnancy Leading Disability Causes for Unum	Unum			DW-A09035	2012/05/12
Avril Lavigne, Safeway and People with Disabilities Campaign	Safeway Inc.			DW-A08958	2012/04/05
Addressing Bias and Hate in Media - Media Awareness Network	Media Awareness Network			DW-A08935	2012/03/28
Family Focus Helps Mothers of Technology Dependent Children Function	Case Western Reserve University			DW-A08787	2012/01/08	2014/03/14
Enable America Celebrates Record Setting Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities	Enable America			DW-A08748	2011/12/22
Einstein's Cognitive Neurophysiology Laboratory	Ian C. Langtree			DW-A08656	2011/11/18	2022/06/15
Disabled Workers Latest Victims of Recession	Ian C. Langtree			DW-A08546	2011/10/12	2024/09/14
New Starbucks Card Features Braille Lettering	Starbucks			DW-A08488	2011/09/27
Avril Lavigne Rockstar Club - Avril Lavigne Foundation and Easter Seals	Easter Seals			DW-A08273	2011/07/29	2017/11/17
Eliminating Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus - Kiwanis International Pledges to Raise US$110 Million	Kiwanis International			DW-A08132	2011/07/07
Rethink Autism Wins CODiE Award	Rethink Autism, Inc.			DW-A08123	2011/07/05
Voice Assist and Adaptel Communications Partner for Visually Impaired	Voice Assist, Inc.			DW-A08122	2011/07/05
World's Tallest Man Undergoes Gamma Knife Surgery	Elekta			DW-A05075	2010/08/26	2013/07/12

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