The disability pride flag represents people with disabilities, their struggle for rights, the disability pride movement, and the Paralympics
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/pride-flag.php
Does being more religious make a person more likely to reject scientific findings, or is it the level of intolerance of other religions that better predicts rejection of science
https://www.disabled-world.com/communication/religion/science-denial.php
Survey across 23 countries reveals substantial trust in vaccines among a large segment of the global population
https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/immunization/trust.php
The ADA is easier to approve than comply with, often accessibility of restaurants depends more on public opinion than on administrative measures
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/restaurant-access.php
Commentary focuses on the importance of including nursing home residents, a population with significant medical complexity, in clinical trials
https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/clinical-trials/equity-health.php
The leadership of Infection Prevention and Control Canada calls for Canadian federal government to take urgent action to be ready for the next pandemic
The final regulations promote educational equity and opportunity, accountability and fairness while empowering and supporting students and families
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/sexuality/gender-bias.php
Analyses ruled out the presence of other potential agents at play in the dolphin, verifying the presence of HPAI virus in both the lung and brain
https://www.disabled-world.com/health/influenza/birdflu/hpaiv.php
Fly Without Limits hosts historic 3x3 wheelchair basketball tournament at Venice Beach courts May 11th and 12th, 2024
https://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/3x3-tournament.php
Hybrid brains will allow researchers to better understand how brain cells get sick or die and better understand the rules of repairing and replacing parts of the brain
https://www.disabled-world.com/news/research/organoids/hybrids.php
As summer travel season approaches, Cecily Cox pens an opinion piece for Disabled World discussing Disney's latest Disability Access Service
Pioneering research on plant evolution unveils wide-ranging applications, spanning from biodiversity preservation to pharmaceutical innovations
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/anthropology/plant-evolution.php
Names of famous individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or who lived with the condition during their lifetime
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/famous/notable-ptsd.php
A clinical study focusing on writing therapy demonstrates its potential to alleviate trauma, depression, anxiety, and feelings of hopelessness associated with cancer
https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/palliative/solace.php
A large study of language comprehension acquisition in children with autism reveals a more complex development process and advocates for new therapy approaches
https://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/phenotypes.php
Names of notable individuals with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) or who lived with the condition during their lifetimes
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/famous/oi.php
Jalasa Sapkota delves into the significance, impact, and necessity of cooking skill training for visually impaired women, drawing insights from the initiatives conducted by Prayatna Nepal
https://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/cooking/cooking-training.php
Allison Gainer writes on university responsibility for inclusion education and actively combating ableism, particularly regarding students accompanied by service dogs
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/acg.php
Tsara Shelton provides us with her perspective of aging holistically
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/blogs/tsara/age-balance.php
Medical device firms paying millions to UK healthcare organisations, including the NHS, according to a new report
This new urine sample test looks at 18 genes and is specifically developed to pick out cancers that need immediate treatment over the slow-growing type
https://www.disabled-world.com/health/cancer/prostate/myprostatescore.php
Ranking the most accessible stadiums for UEFA EURO 2024 in Germany using the percentrank method based on: wheelchair seating, accessible seating, toilets, parking, and services
https://www.disabled-world.com/sports/football/euro-2024-stadiums.php
Scientists suggest molecules could have formed from a process known as graphitisation which could allow us to recreate plausible conditions for emergence of life
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/anthropology/graphitisation.php
New rule extends the same policy to all SSI applicants and recipients nationwide which may increase benefit amount some people are eligible to receive and will allow more people to qualify for SS...
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/social-security/usa/rental-subsidies.php
At-home test can detect tumor DNA fragments in urine samples, providing a non-invasive alternative to traditional blood-based biomarker tests
https://www.disabled-world.com/health/cancer/oral/ctdna-detection.php
To learn more, University of Washington News spoke with Clara Wilkins, an associate professor of psychology and Rosemary (Marah) Al-Kire, a postdoctoral research fellow of psychology
https://www.disabled-world.com/communication/religion/christian-bias.php
Research finds blinking plays a pivotal role in processing visual information thus adding to a growing body of evidence revising conventional views of vision
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/vision/blinking.php
Tuning into interoception, how someone senses their body’s internal state, is an important component of mindfulness training that could aid in managing mood disorders such as depression
https://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/brain/meditrain.php
Neuroscientists are finding innovative new ways to study dreams and how they influence our cognition
https://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/brain/cns-2024.php
A list of famous and notable quadriplegics, including celebrities and politicians, who have or had quadriplegia during their life
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/famous/quadriplegics.php
A list of famous and notable people who have or had paraplegia during their life
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/famous/paraplegics.php
New research demonstrates the autonomous learning and memory capabilities of spinal cord neurons, highlighting their independence from cerebral control
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/spinal/memory-function.php
New research encompassing 7,000 individuals aged 55 and above indicates a trend of increased homebound behavior, with fewer visits to restaurants, gyms, and other communal spaces
https://www.disabled-world.com/news/seniors/staying-home.php
This new Z21 rollator walker stands out as the most cost-effective option offering high value for the price
https://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/walking/rollator-z21.php
The study investigated factors that were associated with students changing attitude toward evolution
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/anthropology/evolving-truth.php
This study builds on epidemiological findings that high fertility can have negative side effects on women's health and longevity
https://www.disabled-world.com/health/female/pregnancy/biological-aging.php
Research indicates a majority of Americans subscribe to various conspiracy theories. Given this widespread belief in conspiracies, why is there still a prevailing perception of conspiracy theoris...
https://www.disabled-world.com/news/offbeat/conspiracy-blindness.php
An electronic sock that detects an unhealthy walking style linked with diabetes and poor circulation shows promise for preventing foot ulcers and amputation
https://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/medical/ballistocardiogram.php
The book from up-and-coming sci-fi author M.D. Nicholson, Mare City: The Complete Saga, immerses readers in a 725-page odyssey of adventure, mystery, and drama
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/publications/mare-city.php
A list of famous and well known people who had, or have, color blindness - also known as color vision deficiency (CVD)
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/famous/colorblind.php
Disability organizations and California voters with disabilities file motion for preliminary injunction requiring implementation of accessible electronic mechanisms for voters with print disabili...
https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/2024-elections.php
Is there a direct correlation between weight and a difficult childhood in some adults
https://www.disabled-world.com/health/female/pregnancy/obese-stories.php
Scholarship opportunities available through Lime Connect in 2024 specifically designed for students with disabilities
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/scholarships/lime-connect.php
U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) plans to raise the fee cap for benefit claimants representatives, from $7,200 to $9,200
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/social-security/usa/fee-cap.php
U.S. Social Security Administration will decrease default benefit overpayments down from 100 percent to ten percent, or $10, whichever is greater
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/social-security/usa/benefit-overpayments.php
Research suggests that maintaining a normal BMI is recommended for individuals under 65, while those over 65 may benefit from being moderately overweight
https://www.disabled-world.com/health/diabetes/optimal-body-weight.php
Many online colleges and universities are facing attrition issues as students struggle to feel a connection with peers and instructors in the classroom
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/online-isolation.php
New research reveals perceptions of good schools are heavily dependent on the preparation of the students entering them
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/pupils-schools.php
U.S. Department of Social Security announces first of several updates to the Supplemental Security Income regulations that will help people receiving and applying for SSI
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/social-security/usa/remove-barriers.php
Study points to ways to reduce potential for racial bias and inequity when using algorithms to inform clinical care
https://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/ai/algorithms.php
Housing conditions for people with disabilities in New York State are deteriorating. The most common problem is lack of money
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/housing/ny-housing.php
Academics are proposing a new and improved way to help researchers discover when consciousness emerges in human infancy
Faculty and doctoral students offer some of the first findings on differentiating the effectiveness of instruction for students with and without disabilities
Social Security Commissioner announced he is taking steps to immediately address SSA overpayment issues customers and the agency have experienced
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/social-security/usa/overpayments.php
In her new book Dr. Sheila Redfern advocates for reflective parenting as essential for building resilience and security in young people to navigate the storm and stress of adolescence
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/publications/sheila-redfern.php
To address the often neglected needs of visually impaired women, Prayatna Nepal recently conducted a training program focused on comprehensive sexuality education
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/sexuality/sex-ed.php
The number of craniofacial injuries related to exercise and weightlifting have increased sharply over the past decade
https://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/exercise/bodybuilding/craniofacial.php
Ants can sometimes be roasted whole for a snack or ground and used to add flavor and texture to dishes
https://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/foodsecurity/edible-ants.php
A clinical trial will examine if chemotherapy followed by a novel surgical procedure can improve outcomes for patients with pancreatic tumors previously considered inoperable
https://www.disabled-world.com/health/cancer/pancreatic/removing-tumors.php
An adhesive neck patch translates signals into audible speech in speech technology for people with disabilities
https://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/vocal-cords.php
Kathleen M. Cleaver writes on special education inclusion, Education for All (EHA), Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and the forgotten children
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/blogs/forgotten-children.php
Study reveals gun manufacturers are appealing to women as serious students of firearms in their advertising - a shift in strategy that may be contributing to increased gun sales
https://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/gunfluencers.php
SignLight Inc., will launch the inaugural SignLight International Film Festival, the world's largest gathering of Deaf and hard of hearing film and television talent, in Hollywood April 16-20, 20...
https://www.disabled-world.com/communication/casting/signlight.php
A recently released report highlights stagnant employment rates among individuals with disabilities in Australia for the past twenty years
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/employment/australia/disability-economy.php
How exposure to political attacks on social media promotes anger and political cynicism
https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/political-cynicism.php
The toolkit focuses on players with visual impairments and makes it easier for game developers to implement gamer aids for people with disabilities
https://www.disabled-world.com/entertainment/games/unity.php
The study revealed a significant majority of participants were concerned about safety, particularly regarding gas leaks, smoke, and spoiled food
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/invisible/smell-impairment.php
Survey exposes declining public confidence in Supreme Court approval and legitimacy process
https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/supreme-court.php
Researchers studied whether or not nonspeaking autistic people react to letters, words and sentences in the same way as literate, non-autistic individuals
https://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/literacy-skills.php
Waist circumference-to-height ratio identified as inexpensive measure of obesity in children and adolescents that could replace body mass index (BMI)
https://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/child-obesity/dexa.php
A pioneering blood sample test enables fibromyalgia to be identified quicker and precisely
https://www.disabled-world.com/health/fibromyalgia/biomedicines.php
These findings bring scientists closer to re-creating RNA-based life in the laboratory
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/anthropology/origins-of-life.php
Disability Worlds chronicles and theorizes 20 years of immersion in NYC's disability worlds as parents, activists, anthropologists, and disability studies scholars
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/publications/disability-worlds.php
In 2024 the Dignity for All Act comes into force in California removing terms from the texts of current laws that may be offensive to persons with disabilities
https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/anti-disability.php
GTF2I gene could mean the difference between outgoing personality and social difficulties which could lead to new treatments for autism
https://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/gtf2i.php
Easterseals Disability Film Challenge has created the first ever disability loop group launched with a recent EDFC workshop at Sony Pictures Entertainment studio lot
https://www.disabled-world.com/communication/casting/dlp.php
Study finds a drug that binds to allergy-causing antibodies can protect children from dangerous reactions to accidentally eating allergy-triggering foods
https://www.disabled-world.com/health/intolerance-allergies/antibodies.php
TWIN is a wearable robot for individuals with reduced or absent motor abilities, enabling them to stand up, maintain an upright position, walk, and sit
https://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/walking/twin.php
A number of disability groups file motion to prevent New York City from shirking its obligation to provide wheelchair-accessible taxis
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/legal/taxisforall.php
Study finds that in Japanese adults with autism, balanced social adaptation enhances mental well-being, while excessive camouflage poses challenges
https://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/autistic-adults.php
Patients often not satisfied with treatment for myelopathy when they have severe residual paresthesia, even when function and quality of life are improved after surgery
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/spinal/csm.php
Article presents findings of Prayatna Nepal's recent position paper on accessibility audit of various platforms with a specific focus on the Press Council Nepal website
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/websitedesign/press-council-nepal.php
Tanya Berger-Wolf outlines the state of imageomics in a presentation at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
https://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/ai/imageomics/imageomics.php
New research uncovers evidence that a genetic mechanism may help the berry-building bacteria, and others like them, protect against disease
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/anthropology/thiohalocapsa.php
Study of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities examines gaps in HIV care and disparities in care for Black patients and patients with autism and co-occurring intellectual d...
Importance of a Safe System Approach when designing roadways to minimize effects of human error and allow pedestrians and cars to move safely through cities
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accidents/safe-system.php
Biography of Jalasa Sapkota whos advocacy work promotes equal access and opportunities for individuals with disabilities, particularly in the realm of digital technology
New study shows nutritional epigenetics education improves diet and attitude in parents of children with autism and ADHD
https://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/nutrition/paraoxonase.php
Device allows amputees to sense and respond to temperature by delivering thermal information from the prosthesis fingertip to the amputee's residual limb
https://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/prostheses/minitouch-prosthesis.php
People feel happier in relationships where they feel like they are being supported - and for that, they have to be known
https://www.disabled-world.com/communication/disabled-dating/advice/irresistible.php
JV8INC, a NY based casting office, are looking for a young man who is Neurodiverse for a lead role in a feature film with an Oscar-nominated director and A list cast
https://www.disabled-world.com/communication/casting/positions/jv8inc.php
Article explores the extent to which AIN's initiatives align with its stated commitment to people-centric development and inclusivity
https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/ain-accessibility.php
HeardAI has advanced to Phase 2 of National Science Foundation's Convergence Accelerator program to make voice-activated AI accessible and fair to people who stutter
https://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/computer/heardai.php
The Speech Accessibility Project has begun recruiting U.S. and Puerto Rican adults who have had a stroke. Those interested can sign up online
https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/stroke-speech.php
Highlighting the growing burden of cancer, the disproportionate impact on underserved populations, and the urgent need to address cancer inequities worldwide
Gross price of insulin in the U.S. is over 9 times higher than 33 high-income comparison nations and prescription drug prices are 2.78 times higher
https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/pharmaceutical/us-drug-prices.php
American Printing House for the Blind's word renowned art program, InSights Art, announces the annual deadline for submissions
https://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/art-submission.php
Micro-navigation smartphone app provides assistance to those who are blind or visually impaired (BVI) in finding bus stops
https://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/apps/all-aboard-app.php
Researchers report on how the human immune system appears to have evolutionarily co-opted a molecule from another biological process
https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/anthropology/igm-iga.php