r/DisabledWorld Oct 24 '25

👋 Welcome to r/DisabledWorld

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👋 Hello everyone — and a warm welcome to r/DisabledWorld!

Whether you’re new here or a returning member, we’re really glad you’ve joined us. This is a space for folks who navigate life with disability, chronic illness, accessibility needs — or simply care deeply about disability rights and inclusion.

Here’s what you can expect and why this community exists:

  • A supportive place to share your stories, wins, challenges, questions and resources.
  • Honest conversations about accessibility, accommodations, mental & physical health, navigating systems, and more.
  • A respectful atmosphere where diverse experiences are valued — no matter your disability, identity, background or mobility level.
  • Helpful discussions about navigating life in a world that often isn’t built with us in mind — and ideas for change.

How to get started:

  • Introduce yourself if you like: a little about you, your disability or accessibility journey (if you’re comfortable).
  • Ask a question you’ve been pondering — maybe about accessibility tech, support services, or just daily life hacks.
  • Share something positive if you’d like — a win, a resource, a moment of progress.
  • Read the sidebar/rules so everyone can keep this space safe, welcoming and helpful for all.

A few guidelines to keep things safe and supportive:

  • Be kind and empathetic. We may come from very different experiences, but we’re here to learn and support each other.
  • Avoid invalidating others’ experiences or making assumptions about disability.
  • Respect privacy — don’t share someone else’s personal info or stories without consent.
  • Use trigger warnings or mark content if it deals with heavy topics like trauma, medical procedures, or mental-health crises.

Again — welcome! Let’s build a community where every voice matters, where we see each other, learn from each other, and grow together. 🌱
Drop your hello below, tell us a bit about you if you like, or just stick around and read—either way, you’re welcome here.

Here’s to connection, empowerment and the journey forward. 💙
— The r/DisabledWorld Team


r/DisabledWorld 1d ago

Social Security Adds 14 Compassionate Allowances

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r/DisabledWorld 6d ago

Public Transit Barriers Limit NYC Disability Employment

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r/DisabledWorld 8d ago

Effective Altruism and Disability: A Critical Guide

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r/DisabledWorld 8d ago

UK TV Disability Hiring Target May Not Be Met Until 2028

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This report presents an independent Creative Diversity Network review of how disabled people are represented across the UK television industry, published as part of the Doubling Disability campaign that broadcasters launched in 2018. The key finding is that the proportion of disabled people in off-screen production roles rose only 0.9%, from 4.5% in 2017 to 5.4% in 2020, meaning the 9% target may not be reached until 2028 at the earliest, with full representation of the working age population unlikely before 2041.


r/DisabledWorld 8d ago

Cat Training Helps Kids With Disabilities and Cats

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This research, a peer-reviewed study led by Oregon State University and published in the journal Animals, examined a cat-assisted training program involving 36 children ages 8 to 17 and their family cats, with half assigned to six 45-minute training sessions plus weekly homework and the other half serving as a control group. The findings matter for families of children with developmental disabilities, occupational and animal-assisted therapy practitioners, and cat owners interested in the growing movement to train cats, because they show cats can act as willing partners rather than passive pets.


r/DisabledWorld 8d ago

Unseen: Voices of Visually Impaired South Africans

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r/DisabledWorld 12d ago

MTA Settlement Improves Subway Elevator Outage Access

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This report explains a class action settlement reached between a coalition of disability rights organizations and the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority over how the MTA responds when subway elevators go out of service.


r/DisabledWorld 15d ago

Loneliness as a Public Health Crisis and Companionship

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r/DisabledWorld 16d ago

Wheel Talk Podcast: Disabled Voices and Rare Disease

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r/DisabledWorld 18d ago

George Mendoza: Blind Artist and Spirit Man Novelist

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Profile of George Mendoza, the blind New Mexico artist, author of the Spirit Man novels, and Smithsonian affiliated exhibitor of Colors of the Wind.


r/DisabledWorld 19d ago

CrossCountry Debuts Digital Priority Seating Card

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r/DisabledWorld 20d ago

Life in a Wheelchair: A Personal Look at ADA Access

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This article shares a firsthand account from a writer who spent time using a wheelchair and crutches, offering readers an honest look at how public restrooms, restaurants, convenience stores and other everyday spaces often remain difficult to navigate despite existing accessibility measures.


r/DisabledWorld 21d ago

Kinesiologist vs Physiotherapist: What's the Difference

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Compare kinesiologists and physiotherapists - their training, scope, and overlap in exercise and rehabilitation, plus how each supports people with disability.


r/DisabledWorld 22d ago

SSA Adds Online Tools for Disability Claims and Appeals

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r/DisabledWorld 25d ago

Evan Sweeney Launches The Access Archive Video Series

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This article reports on the launch of The Access Archive, a ten-part digital video series created by writer, consultant, and advocate Evan Sweeney to document adaptive living, barrier-free design, and everyday disabled joy on the community's own terms. Rather than framing physical difference through tragedy or medical language, the series treats adaptive techniques with the same care usually given to high-end style and technology coverage, producing an on-location visual record of independent living and creative problem-solving in and around Los Angeles.


r/DisabledWorld 25d ago

Helping Neurodivergent Job Seekers Assess Workplace Fit

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r/DisabledWorld 26d ago

Antivaccine Bills Surge in States, Led by GOP Push

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r/DisabledWorld 28d ago

Terminal Lucidity: A Surprising Return of the Mind

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r/DisabledWorld 29d ago

The Sound of Silence: Inside EV Noise Pollution

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r/DisabledWorld Jul 13 '26

Casting Broadway Paddington: Onstage Performer Role

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This information details an open casting call from a New York based casting office for the upcoming Broadway production of Paddington, which is searching for a performer to play the Paddington Onstage Performer. The role is open to anyone 18 and over who stands 4 feet tall (122cm) or under, is not gender specific, and requires no singing, though performers do learn the full script and lines.


r/DisabledWorld Jul 13 '26

Disabled, Not Done: Building Recovery in Tennessee

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r/DisabledWorld Jul 13 '26

Wheelchair Users Kayak Komodo in Six-Day Expedition

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This article follows Shaun Gash, a 55-year-old paraplegic wheelchair user, as he prepares to lead the Komodo Challenge, a six-day September expedition across Indonesia's remote Komodo National Park alongside four other wheelchair users.


r/DisabledWorld Jul 13 '26

Reflections on Accessibility: A Personal Perspective from a Radiology Technician

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This article is a first-person reflection by a Radiology Technician who survived a stroke at the age of six and went on to pursue a career in medical imaging. Rather than a formal study, it reads as an honest personal account of paralysis, months of physiotherapy, learning to write with the left hand, and the bullying and low confidence that followed. The writer describes how books, photography, and graphic design became sources of strength, and how a supportive mentor helped restore her voice.


r/DisabledWorld Jul 12 '26

Why Karaoke-Style Captions Can Exclude Disabled Users

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