Disabled World
Disabled World (DW) is a leading online resource serving the disability community across America and beyond. We address the diverse challenges and experiences faced by 70 million American adults with disabilities and 1.3 billion people worldwide - approximately 16% of the global population. Guided by our slogan, Towards Tomorrow, we remain committed to fostering progress and empowerment for all. Each December 3rd, International Day of Persons with Disabilities underscores the importance of the awareness and advocacy work we pursue year-round.
While DW focuses primarily on disability issues, resources, and viewpoints in the United States - delivering content, policies, and services tailored specifically for American audiences - we also cover key global disability topics to give you a complete picture of what's happening internationally.
DW has been an independent, unbiased publisher since 2004. We're committed to providing people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, and researchers with reliable news, comprehensive disability data, and peer-reviewed scholarly papers. What sets us apart is our unique approach that blends hard facts with real-world experiences, making our content both informative and genuinely relatable.
Our mission is straightforward: ensure everyone has access to free information and resources. Beyond publishing our own studies, articles, and polls, we also share material from credible sources including universities, government agencies, and disability organizations.
America's Hidden Islands: Culture Meets Wildlife - Discover America's 18,500 diverse islands, from Texas's Padre Island to Maryland's Smith Island, offering unique culture, wildlife, and accessible travel.
Medicine's Failure to Believe Endometriosis Patients - Dr. Rovito's research exposes how medicine's fertility focus abandons endometriosis patients, dismissing chronic pain as psychological across generations.
Epigenetics: How Environment Shapes Genes - Clear explanation of epigenetics, including its impact on aging, seniors, and disability, with examples and research-based insights.
How to Watch Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics - Complete guide to watching Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics: NBC, Channel 4, CBC, Nine Network coverage, dates, times, and streaming options worldwide.
Disability Loans & 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.
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.
Preventing Age-Related Bone and Muscle Health Decline - Physical activity significantly improves musculoskeletal health in older adults through resistance training, endurance exercise, and proper nutrition.
Vitamin D Supplementation Effects on Autoimmune Disease - Research suggests vitamin D deficiency in autoimmune disease patients may be a consequence rather than cause, with supplementation potentially worsening symptoms.
E-Cigarette Explosion Injuries: Severe Oral Trauma Case - Study details severe oral burns, tooth loss, and facial injuries from e-cigarette battery explosion in user's mouth requiring reconstruction.