DisabilityWiki: A Community-Built Disability Resource
Welcome! This is a community-driven guide to disability resources, rights, and culture—created by disabled people, for disabled people, allies, and advocates.
About This Wiki
Section titled “About This Wiki”DisabilityWiki exists to centralize disability resources, promote accessibility and disability justice, and empower disabled people to lead their own lives and communities. This project centers the principle: “Nothing About Us Without Us.”
Current scope: This wiki currently emphasizes US and Western resources (Canada, UK, Australia, EU) while actively expanding to include Global South perspectives, Indigenous frameworks, and international resources.
How it works: Pages are written by disabled people and community experts. You can suggest edits on any page, and verified pages have been reviewed by moderators and community members.
Get Started (First Time Here?)
Section titled “Get Started (First Time Here?)”New to this wiki? Start here:
Want foundational concepts? Try:
- What Is Disability? — Understanding disability beyond the medical model
- Disability Models — Social, medical, human rights, and disability justice frameworks
- Language & Terminology — Plain-language guide to disability language
- For Allies — How to support disabled people respectfully
Browse by Topic
Section titled “Browse by Topic”Immediate Help
Section titled “Immediate Help”Crisis Resources — Hotlines, emergency support, and safety resources
Legal Rights & Advocacy
Section titled “Legal Rights & Advocacy”Your Rights & Laws — Disability laws, protections, and how to file complaints
Money & Benefits
Section titled “Money & Benefits”Benefits & Financial Support — Navigating assistance programs
Housing & Independent Living
Section titled “Housing & Independent Living”Housing & Independent Living — Finding accessible homes and services
Health & Medical Care
Section titled “Health & Medical Care”Health & Medical Access — Healthcare navigation and patient rights
- Finding Accessible Healthcare
- Insurance Navigation
- Mental Health Resources
- Medical Equipment & Assistive Tech
Education
Section titled “Education”Education & Learning — School, college, and lifelong learning
Work & Employment
Section titled “Work & Employment”Work & Employment — Job accommodations, disclosure, and disability-friendly employers
Mobility & Transportation
Section titled “Mobility & Transportation”Mobility & Transportation — Getting around & mobility rights
Assistive Technology
Section titled “Assistive Technology”Assistive Technology — Accessibility tools and devices
Relationships, Parenting & Daily Living
Section titled “Relationships, Parenting & Daily Living”Specific Disabilities
Section titled “Specific Disabilities”Specific Disabilities — Condition-specific insights
- Physical Disabilities
- Sensory Disabilities
- Chronic Illness
- Neurodivergence
- Psychiatric & Psychosocial Disability
- Invisible Disabilities
History
Section titled “History”Disability History — Movement history and cultural memory
Intersectionality
Section titled “Intersectionality”Intersectionality — Disability across identities
- Race & Disability
- Gender & Disability
- LGBTQ+ & Disability
- Poverty & Class
- Indigenous Disability Perspectives
Community & Activism
Section titled “Community & Activism”Community & Activism — Support networks & advocacy
Research & Data
Section titled “Research & Data”Research & Data — Statistics, studies, and academic resources
For Professionals
Section titled “For Professionals”Professional Toolkits — Guidance for educators, healthcare providers, employers, and others
Library
Section titled “Library”Library — Books, films, creators
Our Mission
Section titled “Our Mission”DisabilityWiki exists to:
- Centralize disability resources
- Promote accessibility and disability justice
- Connect disabled people and allies
- Amplify marginalized voices
- Preserve disability culture & history
- Make reliable information accessible & free
- Challenge ableism through community-led knowledge
- Support mutual aid and collective power
The Disability Pride Flag
Section titled “The Disability Pride Flag”
The Disability Pride Flag was designed by Ann Magill and revised in 2021. Each color represents part of the disability community:
- Charcoal Grey: Mourning and remembrance for people lost to ableist violence, abuse, suicide, and illness.
- Red: Physical disabilities.
- Gold: Neurodiversity and cognitive disabilities.
- Blue: Emotional and psychiatric disabilities.
- Green: Sensory disabilities (Deaf, Blind, and other sensory disabilities).
- White: Invisible and undiagnosed disabilities.
Our diversity is our strength — our pride is our resistance.
How to Use This Wiki
Section titled “How to Use This Wiki”Finding Information
Section titled “Finding Information”- Use the left sidebar
- Use the search bar
- Follow related links at bottom of pages
- Check last updated timestamps
For Screen Reader Users
Section titled “For Screen Reader Users”This wiki aims for WCAG 2.1 AA:
- Semantic headings
- Descriptive links
- Alt text
- Keyboard-friendly navigation
Report issues: Editorial Guidelines
Get Involved
Section titled “Get Involved”We welcome contributors from everywhere.
- Suggest edits
- Share knowledge
- Report errors
- Help with accessibility
- Join community discussions
Accessibility Statement
Section titled “Accessibility Statement”- WCAG 2.1 AA
- Mobile accessible
- Screen reader compatible
- Keyboard navigable
- Plain language emphasis
Full statement: Accessibility Statement
Footer
Section titled “Footer”“Nothing About Us Without Us.”
*Maintained by: DisabilityWiki Community
Contribute to This Page
Section titled “Contribute to This Page”Have lived experience or expertise that could strengthen this page? We especially welcome perspectives on models not well represented here, including those from the Global South and Indigenous communities.
This page centers disabled people’s expertise and is informed by disabled-led organizing globally. For questions or to suggest additions, see How to Contribute.