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Disability and health journal

Disability and Health Journal is the official journal of the American Association on Health and Disability. It is a scientific, scholarly, multidisciplinary journal that publishes original contributions advancing knowledge in disability and health, including global health, quality of life, health conditions related to disability, empirical research, evidence-based reviews, theoretical interpretations, interventions, technologies, programs, and policy issues affecting health and quality of life for persons with disabilities.

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Subject Health Care Sciences & Services, Health Policy & Services, Public, Environmental & Occupational Health, Rehabilitation

Impact Factor 3.3

Quartile Q1

Open Access Type Hybrid

ISSN 1936-6574

eISSN 1876-7583

Invitation Only No

Cost Range Open Access Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 4,750 (excluding taxes). Subscription: no publication fee charged to authors.

Submission Instructions

Disability and health journal accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract A structured abstract is required for Original Research. Abstract must be 250 words or fewer. Abstract must be structured.

Manuscript Main text is limited to 4,000 words excluding the abstract, acknowledgments, figure legends, tables, references, and ancillary online-only material. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. The manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English, complete declarations including a competing interests declaration and funding disclosure, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared in a section placed before the references list.

References References are limited to no more than 40 unless waived by the Editors.

Figures & Tables A maximum of 6 tables and/or figures is permitted. Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. Tables and figures should be self-explanatory and all must be cited in the manuscript text with captions.

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Evidence-Based Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words or fewer. Abstract must be structured.

Manuscript Text must not exceed 5,000 words excluding the abstract, acknowledgments, figure legends, tables, references, and ancillary online-only material. Manuscript must use clearly defined headings and include review aims, justification for the chosen review type, the review type and protocol, systematized search and selection methods with at least two independent reviewers and consensus planning, appraisal methods, synthesis or thematic analysis methods, narrative results tied to the aims or defined concepts, a discussion addressing evidence quality and limitations, and carefully derived conclusions. Manuscript must include a title reflecting the review type, a declaration of any generative AI use in a new section before the references, and a table of selected reviewed articles with extracted data.

References References requirements are not specified.

Figures & Tables No more than 6 tables and/or figures are permitted in total. Figures must be uploaded as separate files and tables must be submitted as editable text. Evidence-based review articles must include a flowchart of the search and selection process, and tables or graphs should portray unifying concepts and underlying frameworks.

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Brief Reports

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract A structured abstract is required for Brief Reports. Abstract must be 250 words or fewer. Abstract must be structured.

Manuscript Main text is limited to 2,500 words, excluding the abstract, acknowledgments, figure legends, tables, references, and ancillary online-only material. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. The manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, complete the declarations tool with the resulting competing interests document uploaded, and include any generative AI use declaration in a new section before the references list.

References Every reference cited in the text must appear in the reference list and every reference in the reference list must be cited in the text.

Figures & Tables Brief Reports may include a maximum of 3 tables and/or figures in total. Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered in order of appearance, and accompanied by captions.

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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Abstract is not required for Letters To The Editor.

Manuscript Text must not exceed 500 words. The reference list must include the article being discussed, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared in a section placed before the references list.

References References are limited to 5. The reference list must include the article being discussed.

Figures & Tables Letters To The Editor may include no more than one table and/or figure. Figures, images, artwork, diagrams, and other graphical media must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than as images.

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Recent Publications

Promotion of physical activity for persons with mobility disabilities: The healthcare provider role and perspective

Bridget Kraus, Sue Tucker, Kim Walker, Carla Walker, Annie Morrow, Meghan Morgan, Tiernan Fox, Madison Williams, Krista Porzelt, Kerri Morgan

10.1016/j.dhjo.2026.102178

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The Impact of Disability Acquisition on Affordability of Oral Health care in Australian Adults

Gagandeep Kaur, Bismi Mohamed Ismail, Matthew Lim, Barbara Janssens, Yi Yang, Alex Blokland, Ankur Singh

10.1016/j.dhjo.2026.102176

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Decomposing the Drivers of Polypharmacy Disparities in United States Adults with and without Physical disabilities

Tanya Goyal, Hao Wang, Lakshmi Sraddha Pedaprolu, Sophia Mitra, Usha Sambamoorthi

10.1016/j.dhjo.2026.102174

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Comply or don’t fly: Airport security screening experiences of people who have limb loss and limb difference

Aaron Burnell, M.G. Finco, Olivia Keller, Whitney Doyle, Cody L. McDonald

10.1016/j.dhjo.2026.102171

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10.1016/s1936-6574(26)00121-4

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

16 days from submission to first decision; 90 days from submission to decision after review; 184 days from submission to acceptance; 2 days from acceptance to first online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

Open Access APC: USD 4,750 excluding taxes. Subscription option: no publication fee charged to authors.

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Research Topics

Family and Disability Support Research Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Health disparities and outcomes Down syndrome and intellectual disability research Chronic Disease Management Strategies Disability Rights and Representation Human auditory perception and evaluation Healthcare Policy and Management Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes Retirement, Disability, and Employment Ferroelectric and Negative Capacitance Devices Big Data and Digital Economy Educational Robotics and Engineering Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare Disability Education and Employment Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Spinal Cord Injury Research Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies Legal Cases and Commentary Urban Transport and Accessibility