MedWorm: Disability

Skills for support: personal assistants and people with learning disabilities

British Journal of Learning Disabilities — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

This paper is about how people get good support. This can happen when you have a direct payment, and you have your own personal assistant (PA). But you need to have a good PA, who knows how to communicate well. Two people with learning disabilities worked in the research team on this project. The team made videos of people with learning disabilities working with their PAs. It is important that the PA knows how to support you well. For instance, they should treat you with respect. This means that you can tell them what to do. They should talk to you like an adult, and listen to what you want. They should not rush you. A good PA will remind you that you've got a choice. They will help you be in control of your choices, but they won't force you to make a choice. PAs sometimes have to give you...

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Teaching methods and curriculum models used in Finland in the education of students diagnosed with having severe/profound intellectual disabilities

British Journal of Learning Disabilities — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

To find out what models for educational planning and which methods are currently in use with severely intellectually disabled students in Finland. Teaching praxis is based on small child's normal psychological development and behavioral analytic tradition. Ten years ago children diagnosed as having severe/profound intellectual disabilities were allowed to attend and study in Finnish comprehensive schools. The nationwide intensive developmental work for creating a curriculum for this group of students began earlier, in the 1980s.The aim of this study was to discover what types of models of curriculums and which teaching methods are currently in use. The reason for this was the lack of recent research in this area, and the current strong emphasis on developing quality education for this grou...

Detecting and treating depression in people with mild intellectual disability: the views of key stakeholders

British Journal of Learning Disabilities — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Some people with intellectual disability feel depressed and it is important that we find out about this early and that we try to help them. We asked some people with intellectual disability, some family and some staff about what depression is like and what sort of things led to depression in people with mild intellectual disability. The people we talked to told us that there are lots of things that might show that a person is depressed. For example, they may not want to do things, they may want to be by themselves, they may have tantrums or even hurt themselves. They also said there were lots of things that could help, like having good friends and having people to help them. Most people said it would be good if staff knew more about depression and could teach people how to cope with feelin...

Making a difference. Visual health needs of people with a learning disability

British Journal of Learning Disabilities — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

This article discusses the findings from a study to assess the impact of corrective eye treatment in adults with a learning disability. The Special Visual Assessment Clinic (SVAC) is an optometry led multi professional service delivered in a Resource Centre in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The study, which included user and carer input in its design, involved people with a learning disability (15), their family carers (21) and staff (12) in interviews, group discussions, completion of checklists and clinical audit. Findings revealed that prior to the SVAC taking place there was limited awareness of vision related problems amongst all these groups. Following assessment and corrective treatment which, in the main included the provision of glasses, there was a heightened awareness of visual need...

GettingHired Announces Additional Funding for Disability Employment Growth

Disabled World — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:38:41 +0100

GettingHired.com, the largest disability employment portal in the USA, secured additional funding from Zenith Insurance Company, KDC and Fisher Capital Corp. for continued growth as well as for development of new product FastTrackRTW, a return to work initiative supporting long term disability and workers' compensation. (Source: Disabled World)

FREE Drug Discount Card Raises Funds for Disabled Veterans

Disabled World — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:06:11 +0100

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) announces the launch of a free prescription drug discount card that offers savings up to 75% and when the card is used, 50 cents will be donated to the DAV from United Networks of America. (Source: Disabled World)

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Civic Access for People With Disabilities - Fargo, North Dakota

Disabled World — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:47:28 +0100

Project Civic Access was initiated to ensure that individuals with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate in civic life. As part of the project, department investigators, attorneys and architects survey state and local government facilities and programs throughout the country to identify modifications necessary to comply with ADA requirements. (Source: Disabled World)

Fishing Tournament for Awareness of Spinal Cord Injuries

Disabled World — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:47:10 +0100

Approximately 20 fishing boats and a large-mouth/peacock bass-stocked lake inside the Homestead-Miami Speedway await participants who will fish at the annual Rejuvenate Auto Hot Rod & Reels(TM) NASCAR Drivers Charity Fishing Tournament with the likes of NASCAR personalities Darrell Waltrip, Clint Bowyer, Ryan Newman, team owner Richard Childress, Martin Truex, Scott Wimmer and many others. (Source: Disabled World)

Disability Applicants Report Facing Foreclosure, Lost Health Insurance, Drained Retirement Savings and Worsening Illness

Disabled World — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:45:15 +0100

Allsup survey finds 85 percent of applicants say the SSA should explain assistance options at beginning of Social Security Disability Insurance application process. (Source: Disabled World)

Holiday Toxin Tips from Pet Poison Helpline

Disabled World — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:45:15 +0100

The holidays are stressful enough without having to worry about a potentially poisoned pet. Below is a list of holiday-related decorations, plants and food items that the veterinarians at Pet Poison Helpline recommend keeping away from pets. (Source: Disabled World)

NFB Partners with Santa to Promote Braille Letters this Christmas

Disabled World — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:45:15 +0100

Once again, Santa has enlisted the help of the elves at the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Jernigan Institute to get Braille letters out to hundreds of blind boys and girls this Christmas season. (Source: Disabled World)

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Corporate Charity Fair a Big Hit

Disabled World — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:00:46 +0100

SOFTIN was invited to an unusual and wonderful event. A corporate Charity Fair. FLIR Corporation in Goleta, California does this each year. (Source: Disabled World)

Darier Disease - Facts and Information

Disabled World — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:47:15 +0100

Occasionally, people who have Darier disease also experience a form of neurological disorder, such as epilepsy, depression, or a mild intellectual disability. Learning and behavioral difficulties have also been reported among persons with Darier disease. (Source: Disabled World)

Disabled World Community Newsletter - November 15th, 2009

Disabled World — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:22:17 +0100

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The Council for Exceptional Children - Serving Children with Disabilities

Disabled World — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:42:11 +0100

The CEC serves an audience that includes students, parents, teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals and support service providers. They serve all aspects of education and development of students with disabilities and those who are gifted. (Source: Disabled World)

Keloids - Facts and Information

Disabled World — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:36:25 +0100

A, "Keliod," is a form of enlarged growth or scar at the site of a wound or cut which extends beyond the confines of the original wound. Keloids can differ in their size, location, as well as their shape, and are common on hands, forearms or ear lobes. (Source: Disabled World)

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Landmark UK Autism Law

Disabled World — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:36:13 +0100

The Autism Bill will receive Royal Assent today making it the Autism Act: England's first ever disability-specific law. (Source: Disabled World)

Diphtheria - Facts and Information

Disabled World — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:36:13 +0100

Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that happens quickly and spreads easily, affecting a person's throat and nose. Children under the age of five years and adults over the age of sixty are at particular risk of the Diphtheria infection, as well as people who live in unclean and crowded conditions, people who are undernourished, and both adults and children who do not have current immunizations. (Source: Disabled World)

More Disabilities Today than Previous Generations

Disabled World — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:36:13 +0100

In a development that could have significant ramifications for the nation's health care system, Baby Boomers may well be entering their 60s suffering far more disabilities than their counterparts did in previous generations, according to a new UCLA study. The findings, researchers say, may be due in part to changing American demographics. (Source: Disabled World)

Skin Cancer Risk for 250 Thousand Children Using Sunbeds

Disabled World — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:36:13 +0100

An estimated quarter of a million 11-17 year olds in England are being put at increased risk of developing malignant melanoma by using sunbeds, warn researchers in a letter to this week's BMJ. (Source: Disabled World)

Physiotherapy Associates at National Workers Compensation and Disability Conference and Expo

Disabled World — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:36:13 +0100

Physiotherapy Associates workers compensation services encompass physical therapy, occupational therapy, functional capacity evaluations, and specialized return-to-work programs such as work conditioning. (Source: Disabled World)

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Universities Will Not Deploy Kindle DX as Textbook Reader - National Federation of the Blind

Disabled World — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:40:02 +0100

National Federation of the Blind Commends Schools for Demanding Accessibility for Blind Students. (Source: Disabled World)

New Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes - Health Canada

Disabled World — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:40:02 +0100

ONGLYZA(TM) (saxagliptin) approval coincides with new research that shows 91 per cent of Canadians with diabetes are drifting in the management of their disease. (Source: Disabled World)

Bell's Palsy - Facts and Information

Disabled World — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:40:02 +0100

Bell's palsy may also develop over a period of days. Because of the time period that it takes, rather quickly, people may think that they are experiencing a stroke, something that happens when a blood vessel in their brain becomes clogged or bursts. (Source: Disabled World)

Health Communication Video - Language Access Barriers

Disabled World — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:40:19 +0100

Joint Commission, HHS Team Up in Language Access Education Effort - New video urges health care organizations to break language access barriers. (Source: Disabled World)

Veterans Hearing and Aging Disorders

Disabled World — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:40:19 +0100

CASLPA Supports National Veterans' Week November 5-11, 2009, Canada. Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) estimates there are over 750,000 Canadian Forces (CF) veterans in Canada. (Source: Disabled World)

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Veterans Day Events

Disabled World — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:40:19 +0100

List of events planned for U.S. veterans day 11 November 2009 (Source: Disabled World)

The relation between intrapersonal and interpersonal staff behaviour towards clients with ID and challenging behaviour: a validation study of the Staff–Client Interactive Behaviour Inventory

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusions The SCIBI can be used to identify staff intrapersonal and interpersonal behaviour towards clients with ID and challenging behaviour. Results obtained with the SCIBI can provide new directions for individual client treatment plans and staff training programmes. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)

Teenage Obesity Linked to Increased Risk of MS

Disabled World — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:41:52 +0100

The study found that women who had a BMI of 30 or larger at age 18 had more than twice the risk of developing MS compared to those with a BMI between 18.5 and 20.9. (Source: Disabled World)

Call for Alcohol Industry to Prove No Harm in Funding of Sports

Disabled World — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:37:46 +0100

Researchers from Australia and the UK are calling for a new approach to the debate over whether alcohol industry sponsorship of sports increases drinking among sports participants. They want to shift the burden of proof to the alcohol industry. (Source: Disabled World)

New Type of Dental Filling

Disabled World — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:28:08 +0100

Tooth enamel is hardest material in the human body because it's made almost entirely of minerals. As tough as it may be, however, enamel can be broken down by bacteria, forming cavities and eventually destroying the tooth. (Source: Disabled World)

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Handwriting Problems for Children with Autism

Disabled World — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:25:29 +0100

Children with autism may have lower quality handwriting and trouble forming letters compared to children without autism, according to a study published in the November 10, 2009, print issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. (Source: Disabled World)

Detecting Children With Arithmetic Disabilities From Kindergarten: Evidence From a 3-Year Longitudinal Study on the Role of Preparatory Arithmetic Abilities.

Journal of Learning Disabilities — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Authors: Stock P, Desoete A, Roeyers H In a 3-year longitudinal study, 471 children were classified, based on their performances on arithmetic tests in first and second grade, as having persistent arithmetic disabilities (AD), persistent low achieving (LA), persistent typical achieving, inconsistent arithmetic disabilities (DF1), or inconsistent low achieving in arithmetic. Significant differences in the performances on the magnitude comparison in kindergarten (at age 5-6) were found between theAD and LA and between theAD and DF1 groups. Furthermore, the percentage of true-positive AD children (at age 7-8) correctly diagnosed in kindergarten by combination of procedural counting, conceptual counting, and magnitude comparison tasks was 87.50%. When composing clinical samples, researcher...

ACE Website Connects Veterans to Higher Education

Disabled World — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:59:36 +0100

As the nation prepares to observe Veterans Day, the American Council on Education (ACE) today launched TodaysGIBill.org, a comprehensive college guidance web site to provide information and inspire veterans to enroll and succeed in higher education. (Source: Disabled World)

Caregiver Perceptions of the Understanding of Death and Need for Bereavement Support in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Learning Disabilities Specialist Library — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:42:24 +0100

What are staff perceptions of service users' conceptualizations of death, and how confident are they in their own ability to provide post-bereavement support? (Source: Learning Disabilities Specialist Library)

Access to Secondary Healthcare for People with Intellectual Disabilities A Review of the Literature

Learning Disabilities Specialist Library — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:41:19 +0100

What are the barriers to access to secondary healthcare for people with learning disabilities, and what could help to remove them? (Source: Learning Disabilities Specialist Library)

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Cause-specific mortality and death certificate reporting in adults with moderate to profound intellectual disability

Learning Disabilities Specialist Library — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:40:06 +0100

How do causes of death in people with moderate to profound learning disabilities compare with the general population? (Source: Learning Disabilities Specialist Library)

Borderline Personality Disorder - Facts and Information

Disabled World — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:57:11 +0100

The experience of BPD can be distressing, not only for the person with the disorder, but for the people around them. Persons with BPD have a difficult time controlling their emotions and many times are in a state of upheaval. Childhood experiences or a brain dysfunction are potential reasons why. (Source: Disabled World)

2009 World Congress on Disabilities Expo Event - EP Global Communications Inc

Disabled World — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:57:11 +0100

EP Global Communications Inc, the parent company of Exceptional Parent (EP) magazine, is pleased to announce that the Company will be co-producing and sponsoring the 2009 World Congress on Disabilities (WCD) Expo. The WCD, which has as its principal theme, "Honoring Our Military and Nation's veterans," will be taking place from November 19-20, 2009 in Jacksonville, Florida at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. (Source: Disabled World)

Alcohol Bracelets Help Keep U.S. Veterans Sober

Disabled World — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:57:11 +0100

As the country prepares to honor its military veterans November 11th, the Buffalo Veterans Treatment Court is employing a high-tech tool to help keep their community's struggling military veterans sober and accountable. (Source: Disabled World)

Finding Love Online

Disabled World — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:57:42 +0100

A 51-year-old man who was married for a few months at 20, raised his daughter alone and never remarried meets a 50-year-old woman who never had children and ended her 11-year marriage in 1978. Although neither reports any instant fireworks, the couple were married within two years. (Source: Disabled World)

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Using Exercise Stability Balls at Work

Disabled World — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:54:50 +0100

Using a stability ball as an office chair strengthens core muscles, similar to the use of a backless chair or stool; the freedom of movement from a stability ball also may decrease confined or constrained body postures that frequently occur at workstations. (Source: Disabled World)

Health Education for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Disabled World — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:49:35 +0100

Health Education Designed For Adults With Intellectual Disabilities: An Opportunity For Healthier Lives. (Source: Disabled World)

House of Representatives Passes Affordable Health Care for America Act

Disabled World — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:38:56 +0100

Tonight the House of Representatives passed the Affordable Health Care for America Act, landmark health reform legislation that will ensure every American has access to quality, affordable, stable and secure health care coverage. (Source: Disabled World)

The PACER Center - A Parent Training and Information Center

Disabled World — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:22:14 +0100

The PACER Center is a parent information and training center for families of children and young people with disabilities whose young ones are between the ages of birth and twenty-one years of age. The center is located in Minneapolis and serves people from across America to include families in Minnesota. (Source: Disabled World)

Improved Vision and Inflammation in Graves Eye Disease

Disabled World — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:41:16 +0100

Study shows that rituximab, used for other autoimmune disease, is effective after steroids fail. A small group of patients with severe Graves eye disease experienced rapid improvement of their symptoms - and improved vision - following treatment with the drug rituximab. (Source: Disabled World)

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Babies with an Accent

Disabled World — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:05:43 +0100

In this study, the scientists compared recordings of 30 French and 30 German infants aged between two and five days old. While the French newborns more frequently produced rising crying tones, German babies cried with falling intonation. (Source: Disabled World)

Attorney Disability Insurance LLC Launches Website for Attorneys and Law Students

Disabled World — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:41:09 +0100

Attorney Disability Insurance LLC recently launched its new website, which offers free disability insurance quote comparisons of the industry's leading carriers to attorneys and law students in all fifty states. (Source: Disabled World)

Canada Employment Program Supports People with Disabilities in Vancouver

Disabled World — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:36:57 +0100

Local community organizations will be able to help people with disabilities develop the skills they need to make the transition to the labour market thanks to support from the Government of Canada. (Source: Disabled World)

Conference Helps Employers Hire More People with Disabilities

Disabled World — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:36:57 +0100

Job prospects for Ontarians living with a disability are taking another step forward today as more than 150 Toronto businesses and 300 delegates gather to address issues related to hiring people with disabilities. (Source: Disabled World)

NAMI-OC Veterans Front Line Event for Veterans and Their Families

Disabled World — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:35:16 +0100

On November 14 from 9 AM - 2:30 PM professionals and community agencies will be available at the American Legion Newport Harbor Post 291 to offer a free lunch, support and services to Orange County Veterans and their families. (Source: Disabled World)

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Second Language Learning Difficulties in Chinese Children With Dyslexia: What Are the Reading-Related Cognitive Skills That Contribute to English and Chinese Word Reading?

Journal of Learning Disabilities — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

This study examined the relations between reading-related cognitive skills and word reading development of Chinese children with dyslexia in their Chinese language (L1) and in English (L2).A total of 84 bilingual children-28 with dyslexia,28 chronological age (CA) controls, and 28 reading-level (RL) controls-participated and were administered measures of word reading, rapid naming, visual-orthographic skills, and phonological and morphological awareness in both L1 and L2. Children with dyslexia showed weaker performance than CA controls in both languages and had more difficulties in phonological awareness in English but not in Chinese. In addition, reading-related cognitive skills in Chinese contributed significantly to the ability to read English words, suggesting cross-linguistic transfe...

Ankylosing Spondylitis - Knee, Hip and Spine Pain

Disabled World — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:33:56 +0100

Information on Ankylosing Spondylitis a chronic inflammatory arthritis and autoimmune disease affecting spinal joints and causing eventual fusion of the spine. (Source: Disabled World)

Prevent Spinal Cord Damage with Vitamin B3 Precursor

Disabled World — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:35:59 +0100

Substances naturally produced by the human body may one day help prevent paralysis following a spinal cord injury, according to researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College. A recent $2.5 million grant from the New York State Spinal Cord Injury Research Board will fund their research investigating this possibility. (Source: Disabled World)

Segways for Wounded Warriors

Disabled World — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:30:03 +0100

Through a unique pilot project, Wounded Warriors.ca is pleased to announce the presentation of Segway Personal Transporters to seven Canadian Forces members who were wounded overseas. (Source: Disabled World)

Recycling Event for Wheelchairs and Other Home Care Items

Disabled World — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:23:26 +0100

Friends of Disabled Adults and Children, Too! (FODAC) is proud to be an organizational sponsor of the southeast Abilities Expo which will be held THIS Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 6-8, at the Cobb Galleria Convention Center in Marietta, GA. (Source: Disabled World)

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Psoriasis - A Disability with Emotional and Physical Toll

Disabled World — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:02:26 +0100

Psoriasis is a real disability that affects approximately one million Canadians. A recent Canadian survey found that the causes and effects of this chronic, recurrent skin disorder are often misunderstood - and the result of these misperceptions can leave a lasting negative impact on those who suffer from this debilitating immune system disease. (Source: Disabled World)

Antibody and Stem Cells Successfully Treats Advanced Leukemia

Disabled World — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:03:41 +0100

For the first time, researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have reported the use of a radiolabeled antibody to deliver targeted doses of radiation, followed by a stem cell transplant, to successfully treat a group of leukemia and pre-leukemia patients for whom there previously had been no other curative treatment options. (Source: Disabled World)

Autism Consortium Symposium - Autism Update

Disabled World — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:59:10 +0100

Autism Consortium symposium draws record number of researchers, advocates, parents for autism update. The Autism Consortium, an innovative collaboration of researchers, clinicians, funders and families dedicated to catalyzing research and enhancing clinical care for autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), held its fourth annual symposium on October 28th, 2009, at Harvard Medical School in Boston. (Source: Disabled World)

Call on States and Communities to Get Health Coverage to Uninsured Children

Disabled World — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:51:57 +0100

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today called on states and communities to join with HHS to redouble efforts to find and enroll the 5 million children who are currently eligible for Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), but are not yet covered. (Source: Disabled World)

Craigslist Founder Joins Veterans Affairs Search Panel

Disabled World — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:38:37 +0100

Craig Newmark, the founder of "craigslist" and a well-known technology visionary, has agreed to serve on the blue-ribbon panel of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that will review and evaluate ideas to improve disability claims processing times and provide greater transparency to Veterans. (Source: Disabled World)

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Rehab Products Services to Over 100 Million Health Plan Members

Disabled World — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:33:28 +0100

Children and adults who have complex rehab needs are scattered throughout the nation. Although leading researchers are trying to find a cure for the severe physical disabilities that plague such patients, they need help living their daily lives now. (Source: Disabled World)

Post-9/11 G.I. Bill Offers Exceptional New Education Benefits

Disabled World — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:23:47 +0100

Earlier this year the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill went into effect, changing and expanding the education benefits available to veterans who have served since September 10, 2001. As Veteran's Day approaches, U.S. News University Directory encourages those who qualify to take advantage of this program - none are more worthy of an opportunity to achieve the American dream. (Source: Disabled World)

The APSE - People with Disabilities and Supported Employment

Disabled World — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:38:32 +0100

The APSE is a national non-profit membership organization that was founded in 1988 under the name, "Association for Persons in Supported Employment." The organization is now simply known as the, "APSE," and is the only national organization in America that has an exclusive focus on integrated employment and career advancement opportunities for people with disabilities. (Source: Disabled World)

Preventing Walking Disability in Older People

Disabled World — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:38:32 +0100

Recovery Act Funds Support Large-Scale Clinical Trial to Test Specific Exercise Program. The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, today announced the award of $29.5 million in grant support over the next two years to determine whether a specific physical activity program can stave off disability in older people. (Source: Disabled World)

Human Anthrax Vaccines - A Call To Arms

Disabled World — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:38:32 +0100

The Human Anthrax Vaccine Program must be stopped. Scott Miller and Company has completed the feature film "A Call to Arms:2009 Edition" and the one-hour television documentary "Fatal Immunity: The Human Anthrax Vaccine Story" to inform the public about the clear and present danger of top secret government science turned into for-profit human anthrax vaccines with no accountability to its victims. It is available for world-wide licensing by motion picture and television distributors and exhibitors. (Source: Disabled World)

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Multiple Sclerosis Relapses and Severe Disability

Disabled World — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:31:41 +0100

People with multiple sclerosis (MS) who have relapses within the first five years of onset appear to have more severe disability in the short term compared to people who do not have an early relapse, according to a new study published in the November 4, 2009, issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. (Source: Disabled World)

National Federation of the Blind 2010 Scholarship Program

Disabled World — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:59:23 +0100

The National Federation of the Blind, the oldest and largest organization of blind people in the United States, announced today that applications are now being accepted for the 2010 National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program. (Source: Disabled World)

Abilities Expo Event for People With Disabilities

Disabled World — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:59:23 +0100

Abilities Expo has put together an impressive line-up of exhibits, workshops and special events to appeal to the full spectrum of people with disabilities, from children to seniors and everyone in between. (Source: Disabled World)

Justice Department Sues Attorney for Disability Discrimination

Disabled World — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:59:23 +0100

The United States has filed a lawsuit against Patric LeHouillier, an attorney based in Colorado Springs, Colo., alleging that he violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by denying a woman with a service animal access to his offices... (Source: Disabled World)

2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Bilingual Experience

Disabled World — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:59:23 +0100

Vancouver 2010 promises bilingual experience so all Canadians can share in excitement of Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. (Source: Disabled World)

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Curry - A Potential Disease Fighter

Disabled World — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:59:23 +0100

Scientists are reporting development of a nano-size capsule that boosts the body's uptake of curcumin, an ingredient in yellow curry now being evaluated in clinical trials for treatment of several diseases. (Source: Disabled World)

Plan to End Homelessness for Veterans

Disabled World — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:01:21 +0100

Shinseki's comprehensive plan to end homelessness includes preventive measures like discharge planning for incarcerated Veterans re-entering society, supportive services for low-income Veterans and their families and a national referral center to link Veterans to local service providers. (Source: Disabled World)

Children With and Without Learning Disabilities: A Comparison of Processes and Outcomes Following Group Counseling.

Journal of Learning Disabilities — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

This study compared outcomes and processes in counseling groups of an expressive-supportive modality for children with learning disabilities (LD) and without them (NLD). Participants were 266 students (ages 10-18), all referred for emotional, social, and behavioral difficulties; of these, 123 were identified with LD and 143 were not. There were 40 groups in all-20 with LD children and 20 with NLD. Outcome variables included adjustment, social competence, and academic achievements. Process variables included bonding, group functioning, and client behavior. Analyses were nested using mixed models. Results indicated no differences in outcomes or process variables between populations except for academic achievements; some between-group differences were found in the effect of processes on outco...

Newborn Event-Related Potentials Predict Poorer Pre-Reading Skills in Children at Risk for Dyslexia.

Journal of Learning Disabilities — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Authors: Guttorm TK, Leppänen PH, Hämäläinen JA, Eklund KM, Lyytinen HJ Earlier results from the Jyväskylä Longitudinal Study of Dyslexia showed that newborn event-related potentials (ERPs) of children with and without familial risk for dyslexia were associated with receptive language and verbal memory skills between 2.5 and 5 years of age. We further examined whether these ERPs (responses to synthetic consonant-vowel syllables /ba/, /da/, /ga/; presented equiprobably with 3,910-7,285 ms interstimulus intervals) predict later pre-reading skills measured before the onset of school (6.5 years of age). In line with our earlier results, the at-risk children (N = 11) with atypical speech processing in the right hemisphere (a slower shift in polarity from positi...

Patterns of Time Processing Ability in Children with and without Developmental Disabilities

Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusions The level of TPA seems to be a more valid overall base than the type of diagnosis for the planning of interventions in daily time management. (Source: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities)

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Action Needed for Millions of Tinnitus Sufferers

Disabled World — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:39:28 +0100

As many as one in seven people will experience tinnitus, or ringing in their ears, at some time of their life, but not enough is being done to support patients who experience this distressing condition, according to an extensive research review in the November issue of the Journal of Clinical Nursing. (Source: Disabled World)

Hope for Possible Parkinson's Disease Cure

Disabled World — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:32:51 +0100

Researchers at Iowa State University have found an essential key to possibly cure Parkinson's disease and are looking for others. (Source: Disabled World)

Radiation Therapy Treats Pain in Patients with Advanced Cancer

Disabled World — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:28:55 +0100

Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), a radiation therapy procedure pioneered at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) that precisely delivers a large dose of radiation to tumors, effectively controls pain in patients with cancer that has spread to the spine, according to researchers from UPCI. (Source: Disabled World)

How to Get Slim in10 Easy Steps

Disabled World — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:38:36 +0100

What if an ad on the television offered the claim that by taking just ten easy-to-do tips and incorporating them into your daily eating plan, you could slim down without dieting. Well, you can take that one to the bank...Getting slim is just that easy with these few changes you can make to your food intake. (Source: Disabled World)

Boat work - the Other Full-time SOFTIN Job

Disabled World — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:30:12 +0100

Anything that has to do with boats comes with a hidden agenda... boat work. SOFTIN's good deeds are no exception. For every hour spent with our special-needs passengers, there is an hour and a half worth of boat work to do. (Source: Disabled World)

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Teeth Grinding Linked to Sleep Apnea

Disabled World — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:41:49 +0100

It is estimated that 8 percent of the general US population suffers from bruxism, a condition frequently associated with a preexisting dental or jaw disorders, as well as stress. There is a high prevalence of nocturnal teeth grinding, or bruxism, in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), particularly in Caucasians. (Source: Disabled World)

Dementia Disorder Hereditary

Disabled World — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:37:07 +0100

New research shows that a rare brain disorder that causes early dementia is highly hereditary. The study is published in the November 3, 2009, issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. (Source: Disabled World)

Nicotine Patch Plus Lozenge Best for Quitting Smoking

Disabled World — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:31:43 +0100

Megan E. Piper, Ph.D., of the University of Wisconsin Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention, Madison, and colleagues conducted a randomized clinical trial of smoking cessation therapies involving 1,504 adults. All had smoked at least 10 cigarettes a day during the previous six months and were motivated to quit. (Source: Disabled World)

Nearly 50% of US children Lived in Families that Received Food Stamps

Disabled World — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:24:34 +0100

Nearly half of all American children will reside in a household receiving food stamps at some point between the ages of 1 and 20, according to a report in the November issue of Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. (Source: Disabled World)

2010 Paralympic Winter Games School Activities and Lesson Plans

Disabled World — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:11:24 +0100

Canadian Paralympic Committee invites schools to join in the Paralympic Spirit. With five months to go until the opening of the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, and on the occasion of Paralympic School Week, the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) is encouraging teachers and students across the country to show their support for Paralympic Team Canada. (Source: Disabled World)

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Once Upon a Challenge: Hearing is Believing

Disabled World — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:04:30 +0100

Nancy Burns was an average 11-year-old sixth grader with 11-year-old concerns, navigating the waters of middle school in Missouri. Everything about her life was ordinary, that is, until Nancy suddenly and traumatically lost her sight. (Source: Disabled World)

Video Clips on Disabilities - Disabled World Videos

Disabled World — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:01:09 +0100

The Disabled World Video section features information both for and about people with disabilities. The video clips cover a variety of different subjects, such as sports, assistive technology, health information, instruction of disability topics in classrooms, and much more. (Source: Disabled World)

Executive Function Coaching for College Students with Learning Disabilities and ADHD: A New Approach for Fostering Self-Determination

Learning Disabilities Research and Practice — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Given growing numbers of college students with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and/or learning disabilities (LD), it is important to understand why these students choose ADD ("executive function") coaching to enhance their academic success when more traditional forms of campus support already offer this help. Fifty-four undergraduates with ADHD and/or LD participated in a study of their experiences with coaching. To better understand students' perspectives on the manner in which coaching helped them minimize executive function challenges while addressing academic goals, a purposive sample of seven of these students participated in two interviews. All seven described highly self-determined approaches to goal attainment that they associated with coaching. These students also ...

Special Education Teacher Education: A Perspective on Content Knowledge

Learning Disabilities Research and Practice — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The passage of No Child Left Behind and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act has strengthened the conditions for instructional accountability for all learners. The standards-based approach promulgated by curriculum and state assessments is central to the accountability of conditions in today's schools; however, national and state data continue to document a performance gap between students with learning disabilities (LD) and their nondisabled peers. Building on 5 years of experience in developing and testing the Blending Assessment with Instruction Program in mathematics, we present three basic principles that are essential to ensuring that students with LD achieve curriculum standards: (1) instruction must be aligned with curriculum standards, (2) teachers' content knowledge is...

Response to Intervention Screening and Progress-Monitoring Practices in 41 Local Schools

Learning Disabilities Research and Practice — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

This study describes response to intervention (RTI) screening and progress-monitoring instruments and procedures in 41 local school settings. For screening the schools most often used published reading assessments or commercial products; a three-times-per-year screening schedule was most prevalent. For progress monitoring schools most often relied on published reading assessments; a weekly progress monitoring schedule was most prevalent. The variability between local school practices is discussed with regard to efficiency, equity, and viability of RTI. (Source: Learning Disabilities Research and Practice)

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How Can We Improve the Accuracy of Screening Instruments?

Learning Disabilities Research and Practice — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

In this study, the accuracy of several Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) subtests in predicting which students were at risk for reading failure in first grade was examined in a sample of 12,055 students in Florida. Findings indicate that the DIBELS Nonsense Word Fluency, Initial Sound Fluency, and Phoneme Segmentation Fluency measures show poor diagnostic utility in predicting end of Grade 1 reading performance. DIBELS Oral Reading Fluency in fall of Grade 1 had higher classification accuracy than other DIBELS measures, but when compared to the classification accuracy obtained by assuming that no student had a disability, suggests the need to reevaluate the use of classification accuracy as a way to evaluate screening measures without discussion of base rates. Addi...

Employment Experiences, Perspectives, and Wishes of Mothers of Children with Autism in the People's Republic of China

Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusions Mothers in this study make sacrifices in their own lives, including employment, in order to promote and provide intervention for their children with autism. These families had fewer services available to them than in many developed Western countries, and most services are at a cost to the parents. Considerations that Chinese mothers of children with autism make regarding their own employment situation are unique. (Source: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities)

Rehabilitation of Low Vision in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: The Influence of Staff

Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusion It is important to keep professional carers knowledgeable and informed to improve the quality of low vision rehabilitation. (Source: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities)

Training Staff to Manage Challenging Behaviour

Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusions The training program proved to be effective. Staff knowledge of challenging behaviour and the quality of physical intervention techniques increased significantly. Scores remained above pre-test levels at follow-up. Staff members evaluated the training positively. (Source: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities)

Participation of Children with and without Disabilities in Social, Recreational and Leisure Activities

Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusions Research concerning activity participation should continue to take into account not only whether children are engaging in activities, but explore more precisely 'with whom' these activities are occurring. (Source: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities)

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Disabled World Community Newsletter, November 1st, 2009

Disabled World — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:49:04 +0100

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Australia's First All Abilities Playground

Disabled World — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:33:47 +0100

John and Justine Perkins, a young couple from St Marks Parish in Drummoyne, have turned their personal tragedy into a triumph for Australian children of all abilities. Following the loss of their 8 month-old baby daughter Olivia to a rare illness called Lymphangioma, the couple founded the Touched by Olivia Foundation to bring health and happiness to children and families. (Source: Disabled World)

Staff attributions about challenging behaviours of people with intellectual disabilities and transactional stress process: a qualitative study

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusions A need to extent the research concerning attribution is suggested. The insertion of research into ecological contexts and the introduction of coping concept regarding staff attributions of challenging behaviours would allow a broader view of the role of attributions. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)

Home literacy environment of pre-school children with intellectual disabilities

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Background For pre-school children, the home literacy environment (HLE) plays an important role in the development of language and literacy skills. As there is little known about the HLE of children with intellectual disabilities (ID), the aim of the present study was to investigate the HLE of children with ID in comparison with children without disabilities.Method Parent questionnaires concerning aspects of the HLE were used to investigate differences between 48 children with ID, 107 children without disabilities of the same chronological age and 36 children without disabilities of the same mental age (MA). Furthermore, for the children with ID, correlations were computed between aspects of the HLE and children's non-verbal intelligence, speech intelligibility, language and early literac...

Melatonin decreases daytime challenging behaviour in persons with intellectual disability and chronic insomnia

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Background Persons with intellectual disability (ID) and sleep problems exhibit more daytime challenging behaviours than persons with ID without sleep problems. Several anecdotal reports suggest that melatonin is not only effective in the treatment of insomnia, but also decreases daytime challenging behaviour. However, the effect of melatonin treatment on daytime challenging behaviour in persons with ID has not been investigated in a randomised controlled trial.Method We investigated the effects of melatonin on challenging behaviour using data from two randomised controlled trials on the efficacy of melatonin on sleep problems in 49 persons (25 men, 24 women; mean age 18.2 years, SD = 17.1) with ID and chronic insomnia. Participants received either melatonin 5 mg ( (Source: Journal of Int...

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Do Problems with Information Processing Affect the Process of Psychotherapy for Adults with Learning Disabilities or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder?

Learning Disabilities Research and Practice — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Problems in processing information can affect psychosocial functioning. Psychotherapy can be used to address psychosocial problems; however, the same information-processing problems that contribute to disabilities, such as learning disabilities (LD) or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), particularly deficits in auditory processing and attention, may also interfere with the process of psychotherapy. Using a Web-based survey, data dealing with perceptions of the effectiveness of psychotherapy were obtained from 52 adult patients with LD and/or ADHD and 87 adults who did not have any diagnosed cognitive difficulties. While all respondents reported psychotherapy was helpful, those with LD were less likely than others to seek therapy again and reported a greater need for more acco...

Trends in Down syndrome live births and antenatal diagnoses in England and Wales from 1989 to 2008

Learning Disabilities Specialist Library — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:40:53 +0100

Description of trends in numbers of Down syndrome live births and antenatal diagnoses in England and Wales from 1989 to 2008 through analysis of National Down Syndrome Cytogenetic Register (Source: Learning Disabilities Specialist Library)

Enable America Declares November Disabled Veteran Employment Mentoring Month

Disabled World — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:29:45 +0100

Enable America is a non-profit working to improve employment opportunities for all people with disabilities. In November, in conjunction with Veterans Day, it will focus efforts on providing employment mentoring to those with service-related disabilities. (Source: Disabled World)

ADA Employment Video

Disabled World — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:14:02 +0100

The Justice Department announced today the release of a new video aimed at educating employers about the employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. (Source: Disabled World)

Disabled Travelers - Providing Accessible Travel Information

Disabled World — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:14:02 +0100

Disabled Travelers.com is a resource that is dedicated to providing accessible travel information to people with disabilities who desire to travel around the world. (Source: Disabled World)

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Laws and Rules Regarding Service Animals in Places of Business

Disabled World — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:14:02 +0100

Questions and answers regarding service animals in places of business including ADA law requirements. (Source: Disabled World)

Child Care Centers and The Americans With Disabilities Act

Disabled World — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:14:02 +0100

Americans with Disabilities Act ADA rules and regulations for child care centers. (Source: Disabled World)

Geneticist Highlights Limitations of Prenatal Testing

About.com Down Syndrome — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Dr. Brian Skotko, a geneticist at Children's Hospital Boston, has published research showing a decrease in the number of babies being born with Down syndrome since the introduction of prenatal testing. With new prenatal testing options on the horizon, his research highlights the problem between getting test results, and getting accurate information. The test results - either from amniocentesis or CVS - are fairly straightforward. Getting accurate information about the diagnosis of Down syndrome, on the other hand, is far from straightforward. Dr. Skotko's research found that expectant parents who received a prenatal diagnosis felt that their doctors gave them inaccurate and incomplete information about Down syndrome, and other research has shown that many physicians are uncomfortable and u...

Inaugural Veterans Day National Multi-Media Broadcast

Disabled World — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:27:12 +0100

Celebrity entertainer and spokesperson Ben Vereen and SOS Support Our Soldiers, Inc. would like to invite all Americans to join them for the Inaugural Veterans Day National Multi-Media 24-Hour Broadcast on November 11, 2009. (Source: Disabled World)

Michigan Medicaid-Dependents Denied Access to Dental Healthcare - Suit Filed

Disabled World — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:27:12 +0100

Class action lawsuit seeks to rectify State's refusal to fund essential dental care for developmentally disabled and financially limited individuals. The State is in violation of requirements under federal Social Security Act's Medicaid provisions, jeopardizing the health of hundreds of thousands of vulnerable Michigan Medicaid beneficiaries. (Source: Disabled World)

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Hendra Virus Breakthrough

Disabled World — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:27:12 +0100

There has been a breakthrough in the fight against the deadly Hendra virus following the development of a treatment which shows great potential to save the lives of people who become infected with the virus. (Source: Disabled World)

VetsFirst Full Membership to All Disabled Veterans, Dependents and Survivors

Disabled World — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:13:05 +0100

VetsFirst Established by United Spinal Association: First and Only Organization to Offer Full Membership to All Disabled Veterans, Their Dependents and Survivors. (Source: Disabled World)

Discount Flights with Last Minute Airfares

Disabled World — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:29:33 +0100

A search on the Internet for last minute airfares and deals can often show the enthusiastic traveler some impressive offers. No matter why you need last minute airfare, perhaps it's because someone is ill, or you want to visit a celebration you forgot about, or just for the thrill of it all, cheap last minute airfares can be found online at great prices. (Source: Disabled World)

Last Minute Airfares - Find Discount Flights

Disabled World — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:23:50 +0100

Combinatorial Therapy Elicits Spinal Cord Regeneration

Disabled World — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:44:59 +0100

New research finds that adult neurons can still regenerate as long as 15 months after a spinal cord injury. (Source: Disabled World)

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Omega-3 Fish Oils and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Disabled World — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:38:28 +0100

New research from Queen Mary, University of London and Harvard Medical School has revealed precisely why taking fish oils can help with conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. (Source: Disabled World)

Future of Assistive Technology at Abilities Expo

Disabled World — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:16:49 +0100

Thousands of people with disabilities, their families, caregivers and healthcare professionals are expected to attend this free, three-day expo and conference for a taste of the latest technologies, techniques and tips for improving their physical, technological and social environs. (Source: Disabled World)

List of Veteran and Military Scholarships

Disabled World — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:59:36 +0100

When seeking funds for school many service members, veterans, and their families tend to overlook more than $300 million of military, and veteran, related scholarships and grants. Not applying for scholarships is like turning down free money. Get started on your search for a military, or veteran, scholarship today. (Source: Disabled World)

Using personal goal setting to promote the social inclusion of people with intellectual disability living in supported accommodation

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusions Goal setting seems a suitable way of promoting social inclusion as it can be tailored to the needs and aspirations of individuals, although extra efforts may be needed to implement and sustain it with staff across all accommodation options. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)

Groundbreaking Court Decision for Vets With PTSD

Disabled World — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:35:20 +0100

A groundbreaking verdict for accused Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) was decided in Canyon City, Oregon on October 19 when former soldier Jesse Bratcher, on trial for murder, was found guilty by reason of insanity. (Source: Disabled World)

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Breast Cancer and Critical Illness Insurance

Disabled World — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:35:20 +0100

Critical illness insurance fills the gap in existing medical insurance coverage or can be a last stop if you're not able to afford or you lost your major health insurance. Generally, critical illness insurance pays a lump sum monetary benefit for hospital charges, an I.C.U. stay, organ transplants, ambulance fees, or transportation and lodging. (Source: Disabled World)

Educating Students With Disabilities in Cyberspace

Disabled World — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:35:20 +0100

National Disability Employee Awareness Month in October recognizes contributions made by Americans with disabilities to the workforce and in society. Online higher education readies this workforce and makes earning a college degree accessible for more students. (Source: Disabled World)

Exercise Good for Lymphoma Patients

Disabled World — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:57:32 +0100

Lymphoma patients who received the exercise intervention reported significantly improved physical functioning, overall quality of life, less fatigue, increased happiness, less depression and an improvement in lean body mass. (Source: Disabled World)

Epilepsy Drugs could Treat Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

Disabled World — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:47:18 +0100

Researchers in the USA have discovered a potential new function for anti-epileptic drugs in treating neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. (Source: Disabled World)

Siemens New Hearing Aid Models

Disabled World — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:23:32 +0100

Along with new Motion, Explorer and Nitro models, Siemens also announced technology enhancements to the family of Pure hearing instruments. These additional products and technologies give wearers more flexibility and solutions to meet a wider range of hearing losses for adults and children. (Source: Disabled World)

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Transportation for Students with Disabilities

Disabled World — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:14:39 +0100

The transportation needs of the nation's youth with disabilities will be the focus of an Oct. 28 roundtable discussion event in Savannah, Ga., hosted by Easter Seals Project ACTION (ESPA) - a training and technical assistance center funded through a cooperative agreement with the Federal Transit Administration. (Source: Disabled World)

Habitat Internation Inc. - Workers with Disabilities Succeed!

Disabled World — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:20:38 +0100

Seventy-five percent of the people working for Habitat have either a physical or mental disability or both. The company has employed persons who are homeless, recovering alcoholics, non-English speaking refugees, as well as others who, upon being presented with opportunity, have worked very had to overcome stereotypes that have been associated with them. (Source: Disabled World)

ICD - the International Center for the Disabled

Disabled World — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:14:36 +0100

The ICD is a nonprofit, outpatient rehabilitation center located in New York City that serves people with disabilities from all age groups. The organization offers rehabilitative services and presents services related to other developmental needs that people may have. (Source: Disabled World)

Revolutionary New Treatment for Sciatica

Disabled World — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:40:41 +0100

Chronic and severe sciatica causes widespread disability, and represents a significant unmet medical need. Localized administration of etanercept, a unique anti-inflammatory therapeutic, represents a revolutionary new approach for reducing nerve root inflammation. This off-label treatment method, invented by a Los Angeles physician, Edward Tobinick MD, has increasing scientific support, including new data from randomized, placebo-controlled studies. (Source: Disabled World)

Resilience and the course of daily parenting stress in families of young children with intellectual disabilities

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusions Parenting stress processes are not shared entirely across the preschool period in parents of children with ID. Although individual parent characteristics and high-quality dyadic relationships contribute to emerging resilience in parents of children with ID, parents also affect each others' more resilient adaptations in ways that have not been previously considered. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)

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Puberty a Gateway to Heart Disease

Disabled World — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:35:30 +0100

for Canada's teens - One in five young teens has high blood pressure. Elevated cholesterol levels increasing at alarming rate. (Source: Disabled World)

Laptops for Wounded Troops

Disabled World — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:01:50 +0100

Divided among four "virtual teams," a wide variety of bloggers and other New Media mavens are competing on the Internet to see who can inspire the most donations to help wounded troops. (Source: Disabled World)

Dignity Memorial(R) Vietnam Wall Comes to Tampa Area

Disabled World — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:56:33 +0100

The Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall, a three-quarter-scale traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be on display October 29 - November 1 at Hillsboro Memorial Gardens, 2323 West Brandon Boulevard in Brandon, Fla. (Source: Disabled World)

Free Massages for Military and Veterans

Disabled World — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:53:05 +0100

In celebration of all who have served in the military, Cortiva Institute-Scottsdale is offering complimentary one-hour massages in its Student Clinic from Nov. 16 - 21. (Source: Disabled World)

Save 44% on Go-Go Ultra X 4-Wheel Travel Scooter

Disabled World — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:37:05 +0100

The Go-Go Ultra X is the ultimate value in travel mobility scooters and is now being sold at an unbeatable price. (Source: Disabled World)

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Learning Disability Today London 2009

Disabled World — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:26:33 +0100

A series of seminars covering all aspects of learning disability policy, practice and experiences of people with learning disabilities, run throughout the day. (Source: Disabled World)

World Diabetes Day Events

Disabled World — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:24:09 +0100

On the evening of 13 November, Diabetes Australia, along with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, will be hosting a World Diabetes Day Gala Dinner featuring a performance by Kate Ceberano. (Source: Disabled World)

Government Decides Not to Scrap Disability Living Allowance

Disabled World — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:19:03 +0100

WRVS also supports government's decision not to scrap the disability living allowance. This supports the wellbeing of 1.6 million pensioners who currently receive it. (Source: Disabled World)

Ineffective Pain Care Costing Over $100 Billion Annually

Disabled World — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:48:55 +0100

A new Pain Medicine Position Paper published by leaders of the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM), reveals businesses lose $61 billion annually due to ineffective pain care and the lack of optimal pain care delivery. Leaders from the organization are now implementing and teaching a new, "population-based" approach to delivering care with the goal of alleviating pain so patients can get on with their lives. (Source: Disabled World)

Screening for Peripheral Artery Disease

Disabled World — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:46:17 +0100

Edmonton researchers recommend that people over age 40 be screened for peripheral artery disease (PAD), which puts people at high risk for serious medical complications including heart disease, stroke, and possible lower limb amputation. (Source: Disabled World)

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Vancouver International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Disabled World — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:57:04 +0100

This free public event is a celebration of the achievements of persons with disabilities in sports, arts and culture in Vancouver. (Source: Disabled World)

International Dyslexia Conference Florida

Disabled World — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:00:59 +0100

3,000 special-education teachers, educators, speech-language pathologists, healthcare professionals and researchers from the US and around the world are expected to attend the International Dyslexia Association 60th Annual Conference. (Source: Disabled World)

2009 National Autism Conference

Disabled World — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:00:59 +0100

NAA is the leading autism membership organization for breaking through the myths of autism as a mysterious and incurable disorder. (Source: Disabled World)

Kids Together - Working for Children with Disabilities

Disabled World — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:00:59 +0100

Kids Together believes that building community is supporting people in making and sustaining connection with other in their communities. They believe this is not only a disability issue. Building communities involves connecting with each other and teaching humanity. A community is comprised of people who are interdependent upon each other. (Source: Disabled World)

IBM Makes it Easier to Browse Web Sites on Mobile Devices

Disabled World — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:00:59 +0100

New technology helps Webmasters make Web sites more comprehensible on mobile devices; adapted from technology created for visually impaired. IBM researchers have created technology, initially developed for visually-impaired users, that makes it simpler for Webmasters to make their Web sites more readable on the small screens of mobile devices, reducing burdensome scrolling through out-of-order text and graphics. (Source: Disabled World)

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Music Makes People Smarter - Offbeat News

Disabled World — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:00:59 +0100

Regularly playing a musical instrument changes the anatomy and function of the brain and may be used in therapy to improve cognitive skills. (Source: Disabled World)

CAREER EXPO for People with Disabilities Event

Disabled World — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:00:59 +0100

This event is additionally sponsored by AHEAD (Association on Higher Education and Disability), COSD (Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities), and the Mayor's Committee on Person's with Disabilities. (Source: Disabled World)

Toxins Around the Home that can Poison your Pet

Disabled World — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:33:46 +0100

Summertime brings new opportunities for potential pet exposures to harmful and dangerous substances. During the summer months, Pet Poison Helpline (PPH) is inundated with calls involving yard and garden products (including bone meal, fertilizers, and insecticides), mulch and compost pile ingestions, and exposures to outdoor plants and mushrooms. (Source: Disabled World)

Women Have Same Heart Attack Symptoms as Males

Disabled World — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:02:21 +0100

The gender difference between men and women is a lot smaller than we've been led to believe when it comes to heart attack symptoms, according to a new study presented to the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2009, co-hosted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Cardiovascular Society. (Source: Disabled World)