Disability News, Benefits, and Health Resources
Seventy million American adults live with a disability. Another 1.3 billion people worldwide (about the combined population of Europe and North America) share that experience, roughly 16 percent of the global population. Disabled World (DW), also known to many readers as Disability World, reports on the policies, research, benefits, and assistive technology that shape their lives. Coverage centers on the United States: Social Security and SSI payments, Medicare and Medicaid rules, accessibility law, and medical research relevant to American readers. International stories appear where they intersect with American policy or practice. Disabled World has been publishing since 2004 under the banner Towards Tomorrow. Learn more about us.
"Disability is the only minority group that anyone can join at any time." - a widely shared saying in the disability community, often attributed to American comedian Josh Blue.
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- Disability Loans and Grants: Financial assistance programs available for low-income families, seniors, and disabled students.
- Famous People with Disabilities: Lists of well-known people with various disabilities and conditions who contributed to society.
- Disability and Health Statistics: Data, charts and facts on prevalence, demographics and trends.
- Awareness Ribbon Colors: Guide to awareness ribbon colors for health, medical conditions, disability, and other causes.
- Adult Height to Weight Chart: Ideal weight-to-height ratio for adult females and males.
- Child to Teen Height to Weight Ratio Charts: Average height-to-weight ratios for children and teens organized by age.
Recent Disability News and Information
Famous Savants: Notable People With Savant Syndrome
A list of famous savants, from Kim Peek to Stephen Wiltshire, with the musical, artistic, memory and acquired skills that define Savant Syndrome. Published: 25 Oct 2026.
Savant vs Savant Syndrome: Meaning, Causes and Examples
Learn what a savant is, what savant syndrome means, how the two terms differ, and why islands of genius can appear alongside autism or brain injury. Published: 25 Oct 2026.
John Nash: Schizophrenia, Genius and Verifying Reality
Essay on John Nash's schizophrenia, Nobel-winning game theory and return to Princeton, examining why intelligence alone cannot verify a person's grip on reality. Published: 24 Oct 2026.
Shamonda Virus: First Human Infection and What It Means
Shamonda virus, a midge-borne cattle virus, caused its first known human infection in France in 2026. How it spreads, who is at risk and what experts know. Published: 22 Oct 2026.
Being Brave: Choosing Growth Over Fear in Family Life
A personal essay on choosing courage over fear, growing up with disabled siblings, and how small brave choices can reshape parenting and family life over time. Published: 22 Oct 2026.
Disabled Adult Child: A Parent's Path to Residential Care
A parent's firsthand account of guiding a daughter with multiple disabilities from school services to adult day programs, respite care, and residential care. Published: 21 Oct 2026.
Newly Updated Pages
High Functioning Autism and Asperger's: Signs and Diagnosis: Learn the signs of high functioning autism and Asperger's Syndrome in children, from social, sensory, and communication traits to diagnosis and school support.
Models of Disability: Medical, Social and Other Frameworks: Explore the main models of disability, including the medical, social, charity, economic and human rights frameworks, and how each shapes policy and access.
Synesthesia: Types, Causes and How Common It Really Is: Synesthesia blends the senses so people may see sounds or taste words - a clear guide to its main types, genetic roots, how common it is and links to autism.
Strawman Argument: Definition, Examples and Why It Matters: Learn what a strawman argument is, how it distorts an opposing view, and how to spot it in political debate, everyday talk and disability rights discussions.
Gaslighting: Definition, Signs, Tactics and Disability: Learn what gaslighting is, the common tactics abusers use, warning signs to watch for, why disabled people are often targeted, and practical ways to respond.