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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Popular Pages
- 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 People Who Have or Had Tuberculosis: A to Z List
A to Z list of famous people who had tuberculosis, including writers, composers, artists, saints and world leaders, with notes on how TB affected their lives. Published: 18 Oct 2026.
Alex Zanardi: Rebuilding Control After Double Amputation
Alex Zanardi's racing career after a double leg amputation shows how hand controls, prosthetics and handcycle design rebuilt his driving and Paralympic success. Published: 18 Oct 2026.
Living With Crohn's Disease as an Invisible Disability
A graduate student with Crohn's disease explains how chronic illness, invisible disability, treatment costs and healthcare access shape education and work. Published: 16 Oct 2026.
Internalized Ableism: Rejecting Shame and Disability Pride
How internalized ableism and disability shame form, how they limit careers, health and relationships, and how disability pride and access break the cycle. Published: 15 Oct 2026.
Snowball Accessibility App Named in TIME's Best Inventions
Snowball, the free accessibility app founded by Simon Sansome, was named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2026 for helping disabled people find places to visit. Published: 15 Oct 2026.
Playnook Games: Free Accessible Browser Games for Everyone
Playnook Games offers 16 free accessible browser games, including Chess, Sudoku and Solitaire, with high-contrast design, tap controls and no sign-up required. Published: 15 Oct 2026.
Newly Updated Pages
Pavlo Kuliuk Biography: Biography and information regarding Pavlo Kuliuk, a writer and article contributor at Disabled World.
Ian Langtree: The Face Behind Disabled World: Information regarding Ian Langtree the founder, owner, and editor in chief of the Disabled World (DW) website.
Paul Dodenhoff Biography: Biography and information regarding British-born Paul Dodenhoff, a regular contributor of UK disability-related news and content.
Thomas C. Weiss Biography: Biography and information regarding Thomas C. Weiss, a writer and editor at disabled-world.com.
Dr. Lynette Louise Biography: Biography of Dr. Lynette Louise aka The Brain Broad renowned international brain and behavior expert specializing in autism.