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Disabled World (DW) is a widely visited website dedicated to serving the disability community across America and beyond. We tackle the broad spectrum of challenges and experiences faced by the 70 million American adults living with disabilities, plus the 1.3 billion people worldwide - about 16% of the global population - who navigate life with significant disabilities.

While DW focuses primarily on disability issues, resources, and viewpoints here 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 trustworthy resources. Beyond publishing our own studies, articles, and polls, we also share material from credible sources including universities, government agencies, and disability organizations.

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Capitalism and Disability: Economic Justice - Scholarly analysis examining how capitalism shapes disability through labor market exclusion, poverty, and commodification of disabled bodies.

The Socialist Foundations of American Society - Comprehensive analysis of socialist programs in America: public schools, libraries, Social Security, infrastructure, cooperatives, and collective services.

Resurrection Ecology: Observing Evolution in Real Time - Resurrection ecology revives dormant organisms from lake sediments and seed banks to directly observe evolution across decades or centuries.

Accessible Black History Museums & Sites Across the US - Accessible museums and historic sites across the US preserve African American history from slavery through civil rights for all visitors.

DW Disability News Section

Trending Pages

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.

Updated Information

The Socialist Foundations of American Society - Comprehensive analysis of socialist programs in America: public schools, libraries, Social Security, infrastructure, cooperatives, and collective services.

Rethinking People-First Language: A Critical View on Disability Terminology - This article critiques people-first language, arguing it fails to reduce stigma and suggesting relationship-building is more effective for disability inclusion.

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While we strive to provide accurate, up-to-date information, our content is for general informational purposes only. Please consult qualified professionals for advice specific to your situation.


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