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.
DuckDuckGo Search Engine: Privacy and Accessibility - Learn how DuckDuckGo protects your privacy online. Discover its benefits and limitations for seniors, people with disabilities, and everyday internet users.
What Is Makaton? A Guide to Visual Communication - Discover how the Makaton program uses signs, symbols, and speech to support communication for children, seniors, and people with disabilities.
My AI Valentine Is a Spin Doctor - Discover how one woman's relationship with ChatGPT revealed AI as a mirror reflecting our own values, not a manipulative spin doctor.
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.
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.
The Socialist Foundations of American Society - Comprehensive analysis of socialist programs in America: public schools, libraries, Social Security, infrastructure, cooperatives, and collective services.
UK Baby Boomers Driving Record Rise in State Pensioners - Over 800,000 UK baby boomers will turn 65 in 2012, adding billions in pension spending and raising questions about state pension age sustainability.