Disability Related Resources
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Find Food - WhyHunger
Hotline & Find Food Database
whyhunger.org
WhyHunger
provides resources such as a national Hunger Hotline and digital tools to connect people in need with healthy, local food
#Disability
whyhunger.org/find-food/
1-800-5-HUNGRY
provides resources such as a national Hunger Hotline and digital tools to connect people in need with healthy, local food
#Disability
whyhunger.org/find-food/
1-800-5-HUNGRY
A partial federal government shutdown that started early today is affecting agencies like HHS, Education, and HUD. short‑term, entitlement payments (SSI/SSDI, Medicaid) continue, but policy work, grants, and some oversight may slow or pause.
#Disability
www.cnn.com/2026/01/28/p...
#Disability
www.cnn.com/2026/01/28/p...
The federal government has shut down — at least for a few days. Here’s what could be affected | CNN Politics
The federal government partially shut down early Saturday as Congress did not agree on funding for several agencies before the midnight deadline.
www.cnn.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:59 AM
A partial federal government shutdown that started early today is affecting agencies like HHS, Education, and HUD. short‑term, entitlement payments (SSI/SSDI, Medicaid) continue, but policy work, grants, and some oversight may slow or pause.
#Disability
www.cnn.com/2026/01/28/p...
#Disability
www.cnn.com/2026/01/28/p...
California Governor Gavin Newsom has proclaimed Ed Roberts Day 2026, using the occasion to recommit the state to independent‑living valu es in areas like home‑ and community‑based services, inclusive education, employment, and accessible voting
#Disability
www.gov.ca.gov/2026/01/23/g...
#Disability
www.gov.ca.gov/2026/01/23/g...
Governor Newsom proclaims Ed Roberts Day 2026 | Governor of California
www.gov.ca.gov
January 27, 2026 at 5:29 AM
California Governor Gavin Newsom has proclaimed Ed Roberts Day 2026, using the occasion to recommit the state to independent‑living valu es in areas like home‑ and community‑based services, inclusive education, employment, and accessible voting
#Disability
www.gov.ca.gov/2026/01/23/g...
#Disability
www.gov.ca.gov/2026/01/23/g...
Millions of readers cannot use traditional print books. Born Accessible is a Benetech initiative focused on ensuring that all digital content—especially ebooks—is created to be accessible from the start.
#Disability
bornaccessible.benetech.org
#Disability
bornaccessible.benetech.org
Born Accessible - Born Accessible
bornaccessible.benetech.org
January 22, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Millions of readers cannot use traditional print books. Born Accessible is a Benetech initiative focused on ensuring that all digital content—especially ebooks—is created to be accessible from the start.
#Disability
bornaccessible.benetech.org
#Disability
bornaccessible.benetech.org
January 22 Webinar to help individuals with disabilities, their families and professionals understand and act on key 2026 ABLE updates.
Beginning January 1, 2026, individuals whose disability began before age 46 are eligible to open an ABLE account.
www.ablenrc.org/january-22-w...
Beginning January 1, 2026, individuals whose disability began before age 46 are eligible to open an ABLE account.
www.ablenrc.org/january-22-w...
January 22 Webinar! 2026: The Year of New ABLE Opportunities - ABLE National Resource Center
Join us for our first national webinar of 2026 on January 22 from 2:00–3:00 PM ET. This session is designed to help individuals with disabilities, their families and professionals understand and act...
www.ablenrc.org
January 20, 2026 at 10:38 PM
January 22 Webinar to help individuals with disabilities, their families and professionals understand and act on key 2026 ABLE updates.
Beginning January 1, 2026, individuals whose disability began before age 46 are eligible to open an ABLE account.
www.ablenrc.org/january-22-w...
Beginning January 1, 2026, individuals whose disability began before age 46 are eligible to open an ABLE account.
www.ablenrc.org/january-22-w...
Disability rights analysts are flagging 2026 as a key enforcement year, with several earlier rules on accessibility and reasonable accommodation (including digital access requirements) now hitting compliance deadlines for employers, schools, and public entities
www.abilities.com/2025/11/18/d...
www.abilities.com/2025/11/18/d...
Disability Rights in 2026: What To Know about Laws, Court Cases, Self-Advocacy
Disability Rights in 2026: What To Know about New Laws, Key Court Cases and Self-Advocacy
www.abilities.com
January 17, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Disability rights analysts are flagging 2026 as a key enforcement year, with several earlier rules on accessibility and reasonable accommodation (including digital access requirements) now hitting compliance deadlines for employers, schools, and public entities
www.abilities.com/2025/11/18/d...
www.abilities.com/2025/11/18/d...
The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that starting Feb. 9, 2026, it will stop approving most new need‑based apportionments of disability compensation, pension, and DIC benefits, instead deferring more to state family courts for support decisions.
#Disability
news.va.gov/144460/va-li...
#Disability
news.va.gov/144460/va-li...
VA limits apportionment of disability benefits - VA News
A new ruling limits the circumstances for apportionment of compensation, pension and DIC benefits, and will stop making need-based apportionments going forward.
news.va.gov
January 16, 2026 at 5:12 AM
The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that starting Feb. 9, 2026, it will stop approving most new need‑based apportionments of disability compensation, pension, and DIC benefits, instead deferring more to state family courts for support decisions.
#Disability
news.va.gov/144460/va-li...
#Disability
news.va.gov/144460/va-li...
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and other Social Security benefits are going out today (Jan 14) for people whose birthdays fall between the 1st and 10th of the month, marking the first 2026 payment with the new 2.8% COLA increase
Don’t be frightened by the change.
#Disability
Don’t be frightened by the change.
#Disability
January 15, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and other Social Security benefits are going out today (Jan 14) for people whose birthdays fall between the 1st and 10th of the month, marking the first 2026 payment with the new 2.8% COLA increase
Don’t be frightened by the change.
#Disability
Don’t be frightened by the change.
#Disability
Crystal Community Ski Club (CCSC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to inclusive and accessible snowsports programming for youth ages 7-18. Located at Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville, Michigan
provides scholarships, a Nordic gear library
#Disability
www.ccskiclub.org
provides scholarships, a Nordic gear library
#Disability
www.ccskiclub.org
Crystal Community Ski Club
www.ccskiclub.org
January 9, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Crystal Community Ski Club (CCSC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to inclusive and accessible snowsports programming for youth ages 7-18. Located at Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville, Michigan
provides scholarships, a Nordic gear library
#Disability
www.ccskiclub.org
provides scholarships, a Nordic gear library
#Disability
www.ccskiclub.org
Change Perceptions. Remove Stigma. Eliminate Barriers.
The ReelAbilities Houston Film & Arts Festival
January 18 - February 26
#Disability
www.reelabilitieshouston.org
The ReelAbilities Houston Film & Arts Festival
January 18 - February 26
#Disability
www.reelabilitieshouston.org
ReelAbilities Houston
The ReelAbilities Houston Film & Arts Festival promotes inclusion and celebrates the lives, stories and talents of people with disabilities, making an impact that lasts far beyond the Festival.
www.reelabilitieshouston.org
January 8, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Change Perceptions. Remove Stigma. Eliminate Barriers.
The ReelAbilities Houston Film & Arts Festival
January 18 - February 26
#Disability
www.reelabilitieshouston.org
The ReelAbilities Houston Film & Arts Festival
January 18 - February 26
#Disability
www.reelabilitieshouston.org
Baumel and de Mévius won the 305 km opening stage of the 2026 Dakar Rally around Yanbu, becoming the first amputee to win a Dakar Rally stage
#Disability
dirtfish.com/off-road/dak...
#Disability
dirtfish.com/off-road/dak...
Baumel becomes first amputee to win a Dakar stage – DirtFish
Dakar – Mathieu Baumel described making the start of the 2026 Dakar as a victory. It took him just one stage to win
dirtfish.com
January 6, 2026 at 6:14 AM
Baumel and de Mévius won the 305 km opening stage of the 2026 Dakar Rally around Yanbu, becoming the first amputee to win a Dakar Rally stage
#Disability
dirtfish.com/off-road/dak...
#Disability
dirtfish.com/off-road/dak...
Live Like Lou is a nonprofit dedicated to “leaving ALS better than we found it.” It supports ALS families with hands‑on help and scholarships, funds emerging ALS research, and honors Lou Gehrig’s legacy
#Disability
www.livelikelou.org
#Disability
www.livelikelou.org
Live Like Lou
Supporting families affected by ALS, funding ALS research to find treatments or cures for Lou Gehrig’s disease, and honoring Lou Gehrig’s legacy.
www.livelikelou.org
January 2, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Live Like Lou is a nonprofit dedicated to “leaving ALS better than we found it.” It supports ALS families with hands‑on help and scholarships, funds emerging ALS research, and honors Lou Gehrig’s legacy
#Disability
www.livelikelou.org
#Disability
www.livelikelou.org
A Summary of Federal Medicaid Work Requirements
Read the summary. Ease your anxiety.
#Disability
www.chcs.org/resource/a-s...
Read the summary. Ease your anxiety.
#Disability
www.chcs.org/resource/a-s...
A Summary of Federal Medicaid Work Requirements - Center for Health Care Strategies
This policy cheat sheet synthesizes key details of the new federal Medicaid work requirements, including timeline, populations impacted, exemption categories, and more.
www.chcs.org
December 31, 2025 at 12:22 AM
A Summary of Federal Medicaid Work Requirements
Read the summary. Ease your anxiety.
#Disability
www.chcs.org/resource/a-s...
Read the summary. Ease your anxiety.
#Disability
www.chcs.org/resource/a-s...
Disability Inclusion: The Key to Future-Ready, Resilient Workforces
#Disability
disabilityin.org/articles-and...
#Disability
disabilityin.org/articles-and...
Articles & Updates | Disability:IN - Disability Inclusion: The Key to Future-Ready, Resilient Workforces
The global business landscape is rapidly changing. Amid these forces, disability inclusion has emerged as a contributing factor in whether companies can truly become future-ready.
disabilityin.org
December 28, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Disability Inclusion: The Key to Future-Ready, Resilient Workforces
#Disability
disabilityin.org/articles-and...
#Disability
disabilityin.org/articles-and...
Paraplegic engineer becomes the first wheelchair user to blast into space
#Disability
apnews.com/article/blue...
#Disability
apnews.com/article/blue...
Paraplegic engineer becomes the first wheelchair user to blast into space
A paraplegic engineer has become the first wheelchair user in space, blasting off with Blue Origin. Severely injured in a mountain bike accident seven years ago, Michaela Benthaus rocketed away from W...
apnews.com
December 21, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Paraplegic engineer becomes the first wheelchair user to blast into space
#Disability
apnews.com/article/blue...
#Disability
apnews.com/article/blue...
Be My Eyes WINS Apple’s 2025 App Store Award for Cultural Impact
#Disability
www.bemyeyes.com/blog/be-my-e...
#Disability
www.bemyeyes.com/blog/be-my-e...
Be My Eyes Wins Apple’s 2025 App Store Award for Cultural Impact
Be My Eyes has been named the winner of the 2025 Apple App Store Award in the Cultural Impact category.
www.bemyeyes.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Be My Eyes WINS Apple’s 2025 App Store Award for Cultural Impact
#Disability
www.bemyeyes.com/blog/be-my-e...
#Disability
www.bemyeyes.com/blog/be-my-e...
“Beard Meats Food” lost his dad to a stroke. Every year he releases a funny song for download and gives 100% of the money to The Stroke Association in the UK. Please support, Download or stream.
#Disability
If you have Amazon Music:
music.amazon.com/albums/B0G4W...
#Disability
If you have Amazon Music:
music.amazon.com/albums/B0G4W...
For the best experience accessing Amazon Music we recommend using the latest version of Firefox, Chrome, Safari or Edge.
music.amazon.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:46 AM
“Beard Meats Food” lost his dad to a stroke. Every year he releases a funny song for download and gives 100% of the money to The Stroke Association in the UK. Please support, Download or stream.
#Disability
If you have Amazon Music:
music.amazon.com/albums/B0G4W...
#Disability
If you have Amazon Music:
music.amazon.com/albums/B0G4W...
Service Dog
Programs include Hearing Dogs that alert deaf partners to essential sounds, Courthouse Facility Dogs that help abused children and trauma victims find their voice in court, and Service Dogs for people with physical disabilities.
Dripping Springs, TX
#Disability
www.servicedogs.org
Programs include Hearing Dogs that alert deaf partners to essential sounds, Courthouse Facility Dogs that help abused children and trauma victims find their voice in court, and Service Dogs for people with physical disabilities.
Dripping Springs, TX
#Disability
www.servicedogs.org
Saving Dogs. Changing Lives. | Service Dogs, Inc.
Since 1988, Service Dogs, Inc. has changed how Service Dogs are trained. We use shelter dogs instead of breeding. We train with love and respect instead of force. We provide the dogs completely free o...
www.servicedogs.org
December 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Service Dog
Programs include Hearing Dogs that alert deaf partners to essential sounds, Courthouse Facility Dogs that help abused children and trauma victims find their voice in court, and Service Dogs for people with physical disabilities.
Dripping Springs, TX
#Disability
www.servicedogs.org
Programs include Hearing Dogs that alert deaf partners to essential sounds, Courthouse Facility Dogs that help abused children and trauma victims find their voice in court, and Service Dogs for people with physical disabilities.
Dripping Springs, TX
#Disability
www.servicedogs.org
GIFTABILITY is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides adaptive sports and recreation equipment to children and youth with disabilities so they can live active, healthy lives.
#Disability
www.giftability.org
#Disability
www.giftability.org
December 10, 2025 at 5:35 AM
GIFTABILITY is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides adaptive sports and recreation equipment to children and youth with disabilities so they can live active, healthy lives.
#Disability
www.giftability.org
#Disability
www.giftability.org
How to find warming centers fast
• Call 2-1-1 (in most U.S. states) or your state’s social services helpline;
• Call your city/county non‑emergency line (often 3‑1‑1) or check the “alerts” or “emergency management” section of your city or county website
#Disability
• Call 2-1-1 (in most U.S. states) or your state’s social services helpline;
• Call your city/county non‑emergency line (often 3‑1‑1) or check the “alerts” or “emergency management” section of your city or county website
#Disability
December 9, 2025 at 5:15 AM
How to find warming centers fast
• Call 2-1-1 (in most U.S. states) or your state’s social services helpline;
• Call your city/county non‑emergency line (often 3‑1‑1) or check the “alerts” or “emergency management” section of your city or county website
#Disability
• Call 2-1-1 (in most U.S. states) or your state’s social services helpline;
• Call your city/county non‑emergency line (often 3‑1‑1) or check the “alerts” or “emergency management” section of your city or county website
#Disability
Colleges Are Running Out of Time on Digital Accessibility
New federal rules require all college web content to be accessible by spring 2026. Most institutions are far from ready.
#Disability
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/colu...
New federal rules require all college web content to be accessible by spring 2026. Most institutions are far from ready.
#Disability
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/colu...
Colleges Are Running Out of Time on Digital Accessibility
New federal rules require all college web content to be accessible by spring 2026. Most institutions are far from ready.
www.insidehighered.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Colleges Are Running Out of Time on Digital Accessibility
New federal rules require all college web content to be accessible by spring 2026. Most institutions are far from ready.
#Disability
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/colu...
New federal rules require all college web content to be accessible by spring 2026. Most institutions are far from ready.
#Disability
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/colu...
Ablities Expo -Dallas
December 5-7, 2025
Dallas Market Hall
Do you know what’s available, or is coming, to the disabled community?
Come find out. It’s FREE
#Disability
www.abilities.com/dallas
December 5-7, 2025
Dallas Market Hall
Do you know what’s available, or is coming, to the disabled community?
Come find out. It’s FREE
#Disability
www.abilities.com/dallas
Abilities Expo | Dallas Event
Abilities Expo Dallas: Three days. One roof. Endless opportunities for people with disabilities!
www.abilities.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Ablities Expo -Dallas
December 5-7, 2025
Dallas Market Hall
Do you know what’s available, or is coming, to the disabled community?
Come find out. It’s FREE
#Disability
www.abilities.com/dallas
December 5-7, 2025
Dallas Market Hall
Do you know what’s available, or is coming, to the disabled community?
Come find out. It’s FREE
#Disability
www.abilities.com/dallas
Adaptive Wilderness Within Reach (AWWR)
Minnesota-based non-profit that brings adaptive outdoor recreation for people living with permanent physical disabilities. adaptive kayaking, canoeing, fishing, cross country skiing, dog sledding, hiking, and wild rice harvesting
#Disability
www.awwr.org
Minnesota-based non-profit that brings adaptive outdoor recreation for people living with permanent physical disabilities. adaptive kayaking, canoeing, fishing, cross country skiing, dog sledding, hiking, and wild rice harvesting
#Disability
www.awwr.org
Adaptive Wilderness Within Reach | ADA | United States
Adaptive Wilderness Within Reach is a non-profit that provides wilderness experiences for people with physical disabilities.
www.awwr.org
November 30, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Adaptive Wilderness Within Reach (AWWR)
Minnesota-based non-profit that brings adaptive outdoor recreation for people living with permanent physical disabilities. adaptive kayaking, canoeing, fishing, cross country skiing, dog sledding, hiking, and wild rice harvesting
#Disability
www.awwr.org
Minnesota-based non-profit that brings adaptive outdoor recreation for people living with permanent physical disabilities. adaptive kayaking, canoeing, fishing, cross country skiing, dog sledding, hiking, and wild rice harvesting
#Disability
www.awwr.org
Both rollator and/or wheeled walkers with seats are no longer allowed inside SeaWorld Orlando. Walkers without seats are still allowed inside the theme park.
#Disability
www.fox35orlando.com/news/seaworl...
#Disability
www.fox35orlando.com/news/seaworl...
SeaWorld Orlando no longer allowing seated walkers in its theme park: 'Disappointing'
Update (Nov. 25): The Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division said it has opened an investigation after receiving numerous complaints about the recent policy change at SeaWorld Orlando.
www.fox35orlando.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Both rollator and/or wheeled walkers with seats are no longer allowed inside SeaWorld Orlando. Walkers without seats are still allowed inside the theme park.
#Disability
www.fox35orlando.com/news/seaworl...
#Disability
www.fox35orlando.com/news/seaworl...
Cultural Impact Finalist
Apple announces finalists for the 2025 App Store Awards
Be My Eyes, for empowering users who are blind or have low vision.
#Disability
www.apple.com/newsroom/202...
Apple announces finalists for the 2025 App Store Awards
Be My Eyes, for empowering users who are blind or have low vision.
#Disability
www.apple.com/newsroom/202...
Apple announces finalists for the 2025 App Store Awards
Apple announced the finalists for the 2025 App Store Awards, recognizing 45 app and game developers for their achievements in innovation, user experience, and cultural impact.
www.apple.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Cultural Impact Finalist
Apple announces finalists for the 2025 App Store Awards
Be My Eyes, for empowering users who are blind or have low vision.
#Disability
www.apple.com/newsroom/202...
Apple announces finalists for the 2025 App Store Awards
Be My Eyes, for empowering users who are blind or have low vision.
#Disability
www.apple.com/newsroom/202...
