r/disability

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About r/disability

News, resources, and perspectives pertaining to individuals with disabilities.

The community at a glance

r/disability is a Subreddit for Disability with roughly 104K members. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style. On the Hive Index it ranks #7 in the Disability communities list.

Roughly 23K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Disability, Struggling, and Hate. Product recommendations often mention lawyer, wheelchair, and cane.

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104K Members

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Forum

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Chat

This community has a realtime chat

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +23K members
Growth: +27.7% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 930 members
  • 2014: 1K members
  • 2015: 2K members
  • 2016: 1K members
  • 2017: 2K members
  • 2018: 4K members
  • 2019: 6K members
  • 2020: 7K members
  • 2021: 8K members
  • 2023: 22K members
  • 2024: 17K members
  • 2025: 22K members
  • 2026: 11K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 1K members
  • Sep: 1K members
  • Oct: 1K members
  • Nov: 3K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 1K members

Topics

  • Disability
    143 posts in the past month
    #1
    Disability
    143
  • Struggling
    50 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    50
  • Hate
    23 posts in the past month
    #3
    Hate
    23
  • Looking For
    20 posts in the past month
    #4
    Looking For
    20
  • Mobility
    19 posts in the past month
    #5
    Mobility
    19

Flair

  • Rant
    42 posts in the past month
    1. I sobbed in front of my teacher because they told me my disability is not an excuse
    2. I can't take another able-bodied person tell me how they would also like to work part time
    3. Being disabled sucks
    #1
    Rant
    I sobbed in front of my teacher because they told me my disability is not an excuse · I can't take another able-bodied person tell me how they would also like to work part time · Being disabled sucks
    42
  • Question
    40 posts in the past month
    1. How am I supposed to explain to people who knew me before I was disabled that I can't do the same things anymore without them resenting me or thinking less of me?
    2. No one to accompany to medical procedures
    3. Is it just me, or is trying to meet new people really hard?
    #2
    Question
    How am I supposed to explain to people who knew me before I was disabled that I can't do the same things anymore without them resenting me or thinking less of me? · No one to accompany to medical procedures · Is it just me, or is trying to meet new people really hard?
    40
  • Concern
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Has anyone else's family stopped speaking to you because of your disability?
    2. I’m too sick to work for unemployment. But not sick enough for disability…. I hate it here.
    3. If you want helpful information, you need to be a bit more specific.
    #3
    Concern
    Has anyone else's family stopped speaking to you because of your disability? · I’m too sick to work for unemployment. But not sick enough for disability…. I hate it here. · If you want helpful information, you need to be a bit more specific.
    13
  • Discussion
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Menstrual Hygiene Day [28th May] - Accessible period education is accessible sex education
    2. Nudes are the only thing that makes me feel blind
    3. On disabled gods in myths
    #4
    Discussion
    Menstrual Hygiene Day [28th May] - Accessible period education is accessible sex education · Nudes are the only thing that makes me feel blind · On disabled gods in myths
    8
  • Country-USA
    4 posts in the past month
    1. air travel with mobility limitations is horrific and humiliating
    2. For anyone who has completed some form of higher ed (e.g., associate's, bachelor's), did you struggle to find something that suits you?
    3. Advice for recently(ish) disabled
    #5
    Country-USA
    air travel with mobility limitations is horrific and humiliating · For anyone who has completed some form of higher ed (e.g., associate's, bachelor's), did you struggle to find something that suits you? · Advice for recently(ish) disabled
    4

Product recommendations

  • lawyer
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Can somebody please recommend a law firm/lawyer/organization that deals with unusual disability cases? I was never applied for the Disabled Adult Child benefit (DAC) when I applied for disability in 2021 (Approve for SSI at 26), I was told I can apply for it now. Diagnosed with OCD at 16 years old.
    2. Can somebody please recommend a law firm/lawyer/organization that deals with unusual disability cases? I was never applied for the Disabled Adult Child benefit (DAC) when I applied for disability in 2021 (Approve for SSI at 26), I was told I can apply for it now. Diagnosed with OCD at 16 years old.
    3. Can anyone recommend a good ssdi lawyer in nyc?
    #1
    lawyer
    Can somebody please recommend a law firm/lawyer/organization that deals with unusual disability cases? I was never applied for the Disabled Adult Child benefit (DAC) when I applied for disability in 2021 (Approve for SSI at 26), I was told I can apply for it now. Diagnosed with OCD at 16 years old. · Can somebody please recommend a law firm/lawyer/organization that deals with unusual disability cases? I was never applied for the Disabled Adult Child benefit (DAC) when I applied for disability in 2021 (Approve for SSI at 26), I was told I can apply for it now. Diagnosed with OCD at 16 years old. · Can anyone recommend a good ssdi lawyer in nyc?
    5
  • wheelchair
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Recommend your favorite wheelchair accessories and disability hacks?
    2. Could anyone recommend a second hand wheelchair similiar to this one, where can I buy it online and does it ship to India?
    3. Any UK wheelchair users able to recommend comfortable lightweight chairs?
    #2
    wheelchair
    Recommend your favorite wheelchair accessories and disability hacks? · Could anyone recommend a second hand wheelchair similiar to this one, where can I buy it online and does it ship to India? · Any UK wheelchair users able to recommend comfortable lightweight chairs?
    3
  • cane
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Anyone have advice on figuring out best cane?
    2. Question: my eye doctor is recommending that I use a white cane for night blindness and no depth perception during the day, my parents are against me doing this because they don’t want me to do so (I am 19-almost 20), tips or insight?
    3. I feel very awkward cause several of my friends recommended i get a cane or a walking stick for my balance problems and stuff and im very conflicted about it
    #3
    cane
    Anyone have advice on figuring out best cane? · Question: my eye doctor is recommending that I use a white cane for night blindness and no depth perception during the day, my parents are against me doing this because they don’t want me to do so (I am 19-almost 20), tips or insight? · I feel very awkward cause several of my friends recommended i get a cane or a walking stick for my balance problems and stuff and im very conflicted about it
    3
  • rollator
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Physio recommended a rollator. What should I know before hand?
    2. rollator recs?
    #4
    rollator
    Physio recommended a rollator. What should I know before hand? · rollator recs?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/disability for?
Best for Disability enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion, live chat.
Is r/disability free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/disability have?
Roughly 104K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/disability on?
r/disability runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/disability cover?
On the Hive Index, r/disability is organized under Disability.
How do I join r/disability?
You can join r/disability by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Disability communities like?
Communities for people living with physical, cognitive, and sensory disabilities, as well as caregivers and advocates. Reddit has some of the most active spaces, organized around both general disability discussion and specific conditions. Topics range from navigating daily life and accessibility to sharing resources, venting, and connecting with others who get it.
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