Welcome to DisabilityWiki
Esta página aún no está disponible en tu idioma.
All disabled people deserve access to accurate, respectful information created by people who understand our experiences. This is a community-built resource created by disabled people, for disabled people and those alongside us.
Why This Wiki Exists
Section titled “Why This Wiki Exists”Information about disability is usually scattered across government sites with confusing jargon, nonprofits that focus on only one diagnosis or one country, and social media posts that disappear into the algorithm.
This wiki brings those threads together in one place, grounded in disability rights and lived experience. We aim to provide practical, accurate information while respecting that disabled people are the experts on our own lives.
Who This Wiki Is For
Section titled “Who This Wiki Is For”This wiki serves disabled people (whether you use that word or not yet), people with chronic illness, pain, neurodivergence, mental health conditions, and other forms of bodymind difference, families, partners, friends, and caregivers, professionals who want to do better (teachers, doctors, social workers, access staff, and others), and organizers, advocates, and researchers.
We assume that anyone can become disabled at any point in life, that many people are already disabled but have been encouraged not to claim that language, and that disability is shaped by racism, colonialism, capitalism, gender, and migration—not just biology.
What This Wiki Is Not
Section titled “What This Wiki Is Not”This wiki is not a replacement for medical or legal advice. It’s not tied to any one nonprofit, government, or company. It’s not a space where cure narratives or “inspiration porn” are centered.
We aim to share tools and knowledge, not to police who is “disabled enough.” If you’re here looking for information, you belong here.
How Pages Are Written
Section titled “How Pages Are Written”Pages on this wiki try to use clear, plain language where possible, flag differences between countries and regions, name power and policy rather than just “personal choices,” and center self-determination and access needs.
Some pages will be short or incomplete—that’s an invitation for contributors to expand them, not a failure.
Current Scope
Section titled “Current Scope”This wiki currently emphasizes US and Western resources (Canada, UK, Australia, EU) while actively working to include Global South perspectives, Indigenous frameworks, and international resources. Most pages include a “Where Are You?” section to help you find country-specific information.
We acknowledge the limitations of our current coverage and welcome contributions that expand our geographic and cultural scope.
How You Can Be Involved
Section titled “How You Can Be Involved”You can use the information for yourself and your community. You can share pages with people who need them. You can suggest edits, add resources, or write new sections. You can help translate content or add material from under-represented regions.
You don’t need a degree or a perfect writing style to help. Lived experience is expertise.
Getting Started
Section titled “Getting Started”If You’re New to the Wiki
Section titled “If You’re New to the Wiki”Start with How to Use This Wiki for practical navigation guidance.
If You’re New to Disability
Section titled “If You’re New to Disability”Begin with What Is Disability? and Disability Models for foundational concepts.
If You Need Help Now
Section titled “If You Need Help Now”Go directly to Crisis Resources for immediate support options.
If You’re Supporting Someone
Section titled “If You’re Supporting Someone”Read For Allies for guidance on respectful support.
If You’re a Professional
Section titled “If You’re a Professional”See Professional Toolkits for role-specific guidance.
Related Pages
Section titled “Related Pages”Getting Oriented
Section titled “Getting Oriented”- How to Use This Wiki — Practical navigation
- What Is Disability? — Core concepts
- Disability Models — Understanding frameworks
- Language, Terminology & Identity — How we talk about disability
- Glossary: Terminology — Quick reference for terms
If You Need Help Now
Section titled “If You Need Help Now”- Crisis Resources — Immediate help
- Global Crisis Hotlines — Emergency contact numbers
- Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation — Recognizing and escaping abuse
- Emergency & Disaster Preparedness — Planning for emergencies
Finding Community
Section titled “Finding Community”- Online Communities — Finding your people online
- Reddit — Reddit disability communities
- Discord — Discord servers
- In-Person Community — Local connections
- Youth & Student Communities — For young disabled people
Practical Resources
Section titled “Practical Resources”- Benefits Overview — Financial support and programs
- Healthcare — Medical access and navigation
- Housing — Accessible housing and independent living
- Employment — Work and accommodations
- Rights & Advocacy — Legal protections
By Identity
Section titled “By Identity”- Intersectionality — Disability across identities
- Specific Conditions — Condition-specific information
Contribute to This Page
Section titled “Contribute to This Page”Have suggestions for improving this welcome page? Ideas for what newcomers need to know?
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.
Last updated: November 2025