The U.S. Census Bureau has put the brakes on a controversial proposal to change how it counts people with disabilities. Opponents of the proposed changes argue that they […]
The impact of disability-related limitations in daily life on unmet needs: A longitudinal study 1 | BMC Public Health
The study found that the risk of unmet health care needs increased with increasing disability-related limitations in daily activities, with this effect being more pronounced for men. Men […]
Lawmakers propose new Pennsylvania Cabinet department focused on disability issues | CNHI
HARRISBURG — A bipartisan bill in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives seeks to consolidate certain state programs for people with disabilities into a new executive department headed by […]
Nathan R. Stenberg is committed to making JHU more equitable for people with disabilities.
By Alena Lentz / Released on January 25, 2024 As Johns Hopkins’ first director of disability, culture, and inclusion, Nathan R. Stenberg is tasked with developing a university-wide […]
2024 90% VA Disability Benefits Guide
My service-connected disability has been rated at 90 percent. What do I do next? This guide explains everything you need to know about VA disability benefits, including what […]
Children battling meningitis face lifelong disabilities, study finds
One in three children who suffer from bacterial meningitis lives with permanent neurological damage from the infection, according to a new epidemiological study led by Karolinska Institutet and […]
The US health care system is not keeping up with the rapid increase in elderly people with disabilities
As baby boomers enter their 70s, 80s and 90s, the number of older adults with disabilities – whether it be difficulty walking, seeing, hearing, memory, cognition or performing […]
Waiting times for Social Security disability benefits soar
So any problems with DDS ripple through the entire Social Security disability system, and DDS is “riddled with problems,” says Kathleen Romig, director of Social Security and Disability […]
2024 VA Disability Law Update: Important Information for Veterans
It’s critical for veterans, their families, and active duty military members to stay up to date on important changes to VA disability law. At DisabledVeterans.org, we’re committed to […]
The disability employment gap in Scotland
In September we worked with the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) to publish the findings of our initial study into the disability employment gap in Scotland. This blog […]