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The Disabled World disability community website encompasses a broad spectrum of issues and experiences faced by the approximately 1.3 billion people (around 16%) worldwide who live with significant disabilities - https://www.disabled-world.com
Environmental Rights Violated for 99% of Humanity

New peer-reviewed research reveals 99% of people face #environmental #rights violations, with billions experiencing polluted air, unsafe water, and extreme heat.

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Environmental Rights Violated for 99% of Humanity
New peer-reviewed research reveals 99% of people face environmental rights violations, with billions experiencing polluted air, unsafe water, and extreme heat.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The High Cost of #Mobility: Why Assistive Devices Remain Unaffordable

#AssistiveDevices cost thousands to tens of thousands of dollars. Learn why #prosthetics, #wheelchairs, and #hearingaids remain #unaffordable for many who need them.

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The High Cost of Mobility: Why Assistive Devices Remain Unaffordable
Assistive devices cost thousands to tens of thousands of dollars. Learn why prosthetics, wheelchairs, and hearing aids remain unaffordable for many who need them.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Evo PT: Self-Balancing All-Terrain #MobilityDevice

This review introduces the #EvoPT, a self-balancing personal transporter that offers genuine advantages for people with #mobility limitations, including #seniors and those with #disabilities

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Evo PT: Self-Balancing All-Terrain Mobility Device
UK-made Evo PT self-balancing transporter offers all-terrain mobility for wheelchair users. Gyroscopic control, £12,640, handles beaches and trails.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Kirsty Gallacher Joins Tinnitus UK as Ambassador

#Broadcaster #KirstyGallacher joins #TinnitusUK as ambassador, sharing her journey with #tinnitus and #AcousticNeuroma to help millions find support and hope.

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Kirsty Gallacher Joins Tinnitus UK as Ambassador
Broadcaster Kirsty Gallacher joins Tinnitus UK as ambassador, sharing her journey with tinnitus and acoustic neuroma to help millions find support and hope.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Beyond Nature: America's Most Unusual Parks

This #disability #travel article explores a diverse collection of national and state #parks across the U.S. that offer unique geological, historical, and artistic attractions beyond traditional natural scenery - www.disabled-world.com/travel/usa/u...
Beyond Nature: America's Most Unusual Parks
Discover unique U.S. parks featuring fossilized forests, gypsum dunes, volcanic landscapes, outdoor art galleries, and vintage neon displays with accessibility.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:55 PM
New Disability and Carers Benefit Rules for Moving to Scotland From Elsewhere in The UK

#Disabled people and #carers moving to #Scotland must apply for replacement benefits from #SocialSecurityScotland to avoid payment gaps

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Scotland Disability Benefits: New Rules for UK Movers
Disabled people and carers moving to Scotland must apply for replacement benefits from Social Security Scotland by specific deadlines to avoid payment gaps.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Queens: A Global Journey Through One New York Borough

This #travel article offers valuable insights into #Queens, #NewYork, highlighting why this is an exceptional destination for all visitors, including #seniors and people with #disabilities

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Queens: A Global Journey Through One New York Borough
Explore Queens, NYC's most diverse borough, with accessible attractions, 135 languages, authentic ethnic neighborhoods, beaches, and disability-friendly museums.
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November 2, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Suicide Prevention: Risk Factors & Life-Saving Help

Evidence-based #suicide prevention for people with #disabilities: risk factors, protective factors, crisis resources, and how life experience reduces suicidal ideation.

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Suicide Prevention: Risk Factors & Life-Saving Help
Evidence-based suicide prevention for people with disabilities: risk factors, protective factors, crisis resources, and how life experience reduces suicidal ideation.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Cape May: Victorian Charm Meets Beach #Accessibility

This article explores #CapeMay, #NewJersey as an #accessible and historically rich destination that offers valuable experiences for all visitors, including #seniors and people with #disabilities

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Cape May: Victorian Charm Meets Beach Accessibility
Cape May, NJ offers accessible beaches with ramps and surf chairs, 600+ Victorian buildings, and rich history including Harriet Tubman's legacy.
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October 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Wilmington's Accessible History: Du Ponts to Freedom

Exploring the rich historical and cultural attractions of #Wilmington, #Delaware and the #BrandywineValley, centering on the legacy of the #duPont family dynasty.

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Wilmington's Accessible History: Du Ponts to Freedom
Explore accessible Wilmington, Delaware attractions: du Pont estates, Wyeth art, Underground Railroad history, and Civil War sites in the Brandywine Valley.
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October 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
When Autism, Writing, and Parenting Intersect

This article explores the intersection of #writing and #parenting children with #autism through the lens of a daughter whose mother is a renowned brain and behavior expert.

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When Autism, Writing, and Parenting Intersect
Tsara Shelton explores how parenting children with autism taught her that both craft and caregiving require nurturing authenticity while building skills.
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October 28, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Models of Disability: Types and Definitions

Overview of the models of #disability, explaining how each frames the concept of disability and influences societal attitudes, policies, and support systems.

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Models of Disability: Types and Definitions
Comprehensive guide to disability models, explaining key frameworks that shape policies, attitudes, and support for people with disabilities.
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October 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
#2026COLA - 2.8% Social Security Increase

#SocialSecurity #benefits increase 2.8% in 2026, adding average $56 monthly for 75 million Americans #COLA

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2026 COLA Brings 2.8% U.S. Social Security Increase
Social Security benefits increase 2.8% in 2026, adding average $56 monthly for 75 million Americans. Digital COLA notices available through my Social Security.
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October 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Supporting Disabled Professors in Higher Education

Examines the often-overlooked presence and contributions of #disabled #professors in higher #education, challenging the persistent stereotype that academics must be able-bodied and traditionally capable.

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Supporting Disabled Professors in Higher Education
Disabled professors face unique barriers in academia. Learn about their adaptations, institutional challenges, and why supporting faculty diversity strengthens higher education.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Disabled World - Towards Tomorrow!

#DisabledWorld's #TowardsTomorrow! slogan embodies our commitment to #disability #empowerment, #accessibility progress, and building an #inclusive future together.

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Disabled World - Towards Tomorrow!
Disabled World's Towards Tomorrow! slogan embodies our commitment to disability empowerment, accessibility progress, and building an inclusive future together.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Genetic Defect Linked to Autism and Epilepsy Corrected

Scientists develop #GeneTherapy reversing #autism and #epilepsy symptoms in mice with #SYNGAP1 #disorders, offering hope for effective human treatments.

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Genetic Defect Linked to Autism and Epilepsy Corrected
Scientists develop gene therapy reversing autism and epilepsy symptoms in mice with SYNGAP1 disorders, offering hope for effective human treatments.
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October 20, 2025 at 7:51 PM
#FIFA Toolkit Expands Global #Disability Football Access

FIFA's #DisabilityFootball toolkit provides guidance for global organizations to develop inclusive #Football programs and increase participation among #Disabled people

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FIFA Toolkit Expands Global Disability Football Access
FIFA's disability football toolkit provides guidance for global organizations to develop inclusive football programs and increase participation among disabled people worldwide.
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October 17, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The Post-Roe World and the #Disability Community: A Forgotten Frontier of #ReproductiveRights

How post-Roe restrictions threaten #disabled people's reproductive autonomy, medical safety, and bodily freedom while echoing historical eugenics practices.

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The Post-Roe World and the Disability Community: A Forgotten Frontier of Reproductive Rights
How post-Roe restrictions threaten disabled people's reproductive autonomy, medical safety, and bodily freedom while echoing historical eugenics practices.
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October 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Take a Pain Check Foundation Annual #Scholarships

Take a #Pain Check Foundation details their #scholarship program for the 2025/2026 #academic year. #RheumaticDiseases

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Take a Pain Check Foundation Annual Scholarships
Scholarship for Canadian students with rheumatic diseases pursuing STEM or other post-secondary programs.
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October 16, 2025 at 8:03 PM
#Trump Administration Plans To Cut #SocialSecurityDisability #Benefits

Regulatory proposal would change the rules of #SocialSecurity #Disability #SSD programs to make it harder to qualify, particularly harming seniors

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The Trump Administration’s Plans To Covertly Cut Social Security Disability Benefits
An upcoming regulatory proposal would change the rules of Social Security disability programs to make it harder to qualify, particularly harming older adults.
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October 16, 2025 at 1:22 PM
How Travel Companies Give Back to Communities Visited

The #travel industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation as companies recognize their responsibility extends far beyond transporting passengers to exotic destinations.

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How Travel Companies Give Back to Communities Visited
Tour companies are making travel accessible while supporting communities through sustainable practices, conservation efforts, and local development programs.
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October 14, 2025 at 4:51 PM
2026 Social Security COLA: What Retirees Should Expect

Experts project a 2.7% #SocialSecurity #COLA for 2026, signaling modest #Inflation relief and a steady year ahead for #retirees #COLA2026

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2026 Social Security COLA: What Retirees Should Expect
Experts project a 2.7% Social Security COLA for 2026, signaling modest inflation relief and a steady year ahead for retirees.
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October 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
#Wukong - China's Darwin Monkey Neuromorphic Supercomputer

#DarwinMonkey, China's two-billion-neuron neuromorphic #supercomputer, marks a decades-long quest to build machines that think like brains rather than like calculators

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Wukong: China's Darwin Monkey Neuromorphic Supercomputer
China's Darwin Monkey neuromorphic supercomputer mimics a macaque brain with 2 billion neurons, promising efficient AI but facing skepticism about practical advantages.
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October 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Building Calm: Dr. Teri Rouse on Autism and Connection

Advice from Dr. Teri Rouse, an early intervention specialist with 30 years experience working with children across the developmental spectrum, including those with #Autism and other #SpecialNeeds

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Building Calm: Dr. Teri Rouse on Autism and Connection
Dr. Teri Rouse shares practical strategies for parents and teachers supporting children with autism and special needs through listening and intentional connection.
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October 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Understanding Ableism: Systems of Discrimination Against People with Disabilities

#Discrimination takes many forms. #Ableism remains one of the least recognized systems of #Oppression despite affecting more over 1 billion people worldwide with #Disabilities

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Understanding Ableism: Systems of Discrimination Against People with Disabilities
Scholarly analysis examining ableism as systemic discrimination against disabled people across healthcare, employment, education, and society.
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October 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM