American Abilities News Update — Friday, November 13, 2026
Produced, written and edited by Richard J. McCollough. AI-generated narration; original graphics and labeled AI illustrations — not footage of the people or studies.
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American Abilities News Update
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The CDC links diabetes to double the hearing-loss risk, England’s ombudsman warns of months-long wheelchair waits, and PAHO reports 112 million adults in the Americas live with diabetes.
Hearing health
Diabetes doubles hearing loss risk, CDC says
Why it matters: Hearing changes deserve attention; annual checks can catch changes early. General information, not medical advice.
Disabilities
Watchdog warns of months-long wheelchair waits in England
Why it matters: Delays can prevent access to school, work and independent living. These are England findings, not U.S. wait times.
Wellness
112 million adults in the Americas live with diabetes
Why it matters: Earlier detection and appropriate treatment can help prevent complications. The figure covers the whole Americas region, not only the United States.
Sources for this report
- Diabetes doubles hearing loss risk, CDC says ↗
Source: CDC · Diabetes and Hearing Loss
- Watchdog warns of months-long wheelchair waits in England ↗
Source: Public Service Ombudsman · November 11, 2026
- 112 million adults in the Americas live with diabetes ↗
Source: PAHO/WHO · November 12, 2026
Read the transcript
This is the American Abilities News Update, covering hearing loss, disabilities and wellness. It’s Friday, November thirteenth. Sponsored by Weatherfield Farm. Ahead of World Diabetes Day tomorrow, the CDC says hearing loss is twice as common in adults with diabetes. Hearing changes deserve attention. In England, a new watchdog report warns of months-long waits for wheelchairs and repairs. Delays can keep people from school and work. The Pan American Health Organization reports 112 million adults across the Americas live with diabetes. Earlier detection can help prevent complications. Sunday at ten on CW Rochester: “The Brain Explained: ADHD and Mental Health.” Find these stories and their sources at AmericanAbilitiesTV.com/news. American Abilities News Update — Hearing Loss, Disabilities and Wellness.
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