Learn about the social stigma and discrimination meted out to persons with disabilities in Russia. We discuss Federal laws and statistics as well.
Category: Disability Information
Disability in Egypt: Definition, Laws, Statistics, Social Stigma and Discrimination
Learn about the situation of disability in Egypt. We discuss the disability definition, laws, statistics, social stigma and discrimination.
Disability in Germany: Definition, Laws, Employment, Statistics, Social Status
Learn about disability in Germany. We discuss definition, laws, employment, statistics and social status of disabled people in Germany.
Disability in France: Definition, Employment, Laws and Discrimination
Learn about the status of disability in France. We discuss definition, laws, employment, and social status (discrimination, stigma etc.)
Disability in Japan: Laws, Rights, Discrimination and Stigma
Learn about the disability situation in Japan. We explain the laws, rights and services available to PwDs in Japan along with the social status of the PwD in the country.
Disability in the United Kingdom
Learn about disability in the United Kingdom (the UK). We discuss the disability definition, laws (The Equality Act), employment benefits, disability statistics etc.
Disability in the United States: Rights, Movement, Benefits, ADA
Learn about the state and definition of disability in the USA. We discuss the timeline of the disability rights movement in America, ADA and statistics.
Disability in China: Facts, Progress, Definition and Laws
Learn facts about disability in China. We present the definition of disability in China, associated social stigma, discrimination and government’s efforts to ensure equality for PwD.
Disability Certificate in India: Temporary vs. Permanent
Learn about the difference between permanent and temporary disability certificate in India. We discuss the benefits available on these documents.
Service Animals: Helping Paws for People with Disabilities
Guide dogs and other services animals prove to be the best friends for many persons with disabilities as they can help their master to do many things.
Disability in Canada: Definition, Statistics, Legislation and Employment
Learn about Disability in Canada. We discuss disability definition, facts, statistics, legislation and status of employment of PwD in Canada.
Mention of Disability in the Bible: Verses, Quotes, Passages
Learn how the Holy Bible mentions disability. Here’s a list of verses, quotes and passages related to disabilities from the Bible.
Disability in Australia: Definition, Statistics, Legislation, and Employment
Learn about the definition, statistics and status of disability in Australia as per the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.
Disability in Brazil: Population, Definition, Legislation, Accessibility and Employment
Learn about the situation and status of disability in Brazil as per the Brazilian Law on the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities.
Deafness and Hearing Loss: A Fact Sheet
Learn about facts related with hearing loss and deafness. A few simple strategies can help in preventing hearing loss.
Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK): Ensuring the Health of Children of India
Learn about the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), an initiative by the Indian government to root out disabilities in Indian children.
Coping with Stress while Caring for a Child with Autism
Learn tips on how to cope with the stress you may go through as parent of a child with autism. Learn to take care of yourself as well while caring for your child.
Down Syndrome: Awareness Colors, Ribbon and Mismatched Socks
Learn which colors are used for Down syndrome awareness and why people wear odd mismatched socks to show solidarity with people with Down syndrome.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Disability
Learn how Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) mention disability. In order to be inclusive SDGs do speak for the rights of persons with disabilities.
International Sign Language: Is there One Sign Language for All?
Learn about the International Sign Language and how it is placed in comparison to ASL, BSL and other sign languages of the world.
Persons with Disabilities: Definition, Rights, States and More
Who is a person with disability? Learn the definition, meaning and rights available to persons with disabilities around the world.