Disabilities

Comprehensive guide to various physical, mental and developmental disabilities and rehabilitation. Throughout the world, there are millions of people who have some form of emotional, mental, or physical handicap that can limit their activities to varying degrees. The terms disabled and differently abled are both preferable terms to the outdated term handicapped. Disabilities can be the result of accidents, resulting in paralysis, brain damage, etc., while some people are born with such afflictions as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, Down syndrome, muscular dystrophy, blindness, etc. This guide offers disability facts, statistics, information and resources on a list of disabilities covering several mental, physical, and emotional handicaps and the necessary assessment, treatment for people with disabilities, and advocacy of it in both public and private arenas. Disability facts and information for parents of children with physical disabilities and medical issues. Disability resources to learn about accessibility, disabled assistance, developmental and learning disabilities in physically handicapped children, disabilities rights and parenting kids with disabilities.
List of Disabilities
Articles

Famous People with Learning Disabilities
Here is a list of famous people with learning disabilities. They overcame the disabilities to become renowned individuals, the best of the lot!

"We Did What Was Best for Ashley"
A family’s decision last year to intentionally stunt their disabled daughter’s growth and remove her reproductive organs continues to spark heated debate.

Famous Deaf People
There have been many famous deaf people since the late 1700's when the famous composer Ludwig Van Beethoven eventually lost his hearing and continued to compose. This article is an attempt to pay tribute to those people who stood high in the walks of life.

Ethics of the "Ashley Treatment": Keeping a Disabled Child Small
The parents of a severely disabled child are at the center of an ethical debate after having their daughter’s growth surgically stunted to keep their "pillow angel" a more manageable size.

Living with a handicap
A depiction of what humans tend to overlook in life! Imagine if you had to write and understand, while making a mental note of everything you jot down?! Sounds impossible!

Disability Resources
The Internet helps physically challenged people locate services, plan vacations, shop for customized appliances, and voice legal concerns.

For a Disabled, His Tongue Controls His Computer
The researchers at Georgia Tech have come up successfully to transform the mouth of a disabled into a virtual computer which would be controlled by the tongue. Interestingly, his thirty-two teeth, even if he/she has the complete set intact or not, will work like a keyboard.

What is Wrong with my Disability?
If one person feels like he or she is being judged because of his or her disability, he must promptly avail the services of his lawyer in order to do something about it and to correct the wrongs of society.

An Overview on Various Los Angeles Disability Laws
Disability Law is one which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various sectors such as employment, housing, education and access to public services. It is largely regulated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Disability Benefit Programs in California
If you are disabled and unable to work, several disability insurance and benefit programs are available to help you pay the bills, return to work or both.

Second Hand Mobility Scooters - Help, Info, Advice
This article has been written by a mobility scooter engineer. It has been written to help people understand what decisions need to be made when purchasing a mobility scooter new or second. It also highlights some of the pitfalls that can be found when buying from online auctions.

Choosing The Best Mobility Scooter For Your Needs
A loss of mobility doesn't have to mean a loss of freedom. With the extensive range of mobility scooters available you can find one to get you around the house, to work or wherever you need to go.

Prejudice and disability
The article reflects on the nature of disability and considers why many for suffer from anxiety and panic attacks fail to complete the course of treatment

Things To Consider Before Buying A Portable Mobility Scooter
There are many situations in which an individual may experience complications when it comes to limited mobility. For these people, purchasing a portable mobility scooter may be an excellent option! These handy devices can allow an individual who has limitations when it comes to movement to remain independent with regard to moving from one place to another.

How do disabled people access the web ?
I often wonder that our life is so puzzling, it has myriad of shades & myriad of colors. For some it oozes in blue with their success in their respective fields, for some it’s blistering with red since they have just explored their youthful tweets.

The Federal Law on Disability
People with disability enjoy protection from discrimination at work under the Americans with Disability Act. This federal law applies to companies who employ fifteen or more people for a minimum period of at least 20 weeks.

Wheelchair Basketball
Wheelchair basketball is one option available to those with a disability, helping with their self confidence and providing opportunities to socialize with others.

Benefits of Educating Through Online Video
In the domestic front, these online schools become an alternative to the physically handicapped or mentally ill. These online schools can be very beneficial to ones life.

Mocking Disabled Or Deaf People
Opening peoples eyes...

Isometrics for the Physically Challenged
You can be toned, healthy, trim and fit even if you have physical challenges that rule out standard exercise techniques offered by most gyms. An isometric exercise training video is the key to a healthy body.

Disability Approval and Communication
Obtaining Benefits - I was just approved for Disability Benefits.

A New Generation of Disabled Citizens Are Shaping the Culture
As disabled Americans work to achieve and make contributions to their jobs, their families, and their communities, they will continue to shape society's view of them.

What You Should Know About Electric Lifts
Many people who live in their wheel chairs are extremely independent and content with their lives because an electric wheel chair lift allows them to go where they want without the Herculean feat of loading a wheel chair into a car or van. With a high-quality electric wheel chair lift, it does 90% of the work for you; friends, co-workers and family can quickly load both you and the chair into a car or van, and you are out of there!

Parents of Disabled Children Ask Doctors for 'ashley Treatment'
Doctors in Seattle who treated the severely disabled girl Ashley with surgery and hormones to keep her at the size of a six-year-old child have received requests from parents of other disabled children to repeat the treatment.

Disabled Girl Will Remain a Child All Her Life
Parents fiercely criticised over 'offensive' surgery - Disability groups say case raises troubling issues

How to choose a handicap equipped van that best suits your needs
Suggestion, tips and information for those planning to purchase a handicap equipped van.

A Special Bond between Animals and Disabled Humans
Animals can be mysterious and unpredictable, but more and more animal behaviorists and others who work regularly with our nonhuman fellow beings are finding that many seem to have a special rapport with mentally or physically disabled people.

Your Canada Pension Application
When you become disabled because of illness or injury, you should apply to C.P.P. for a disability pension.

Overview of Medical Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Ages 3-21
A brief summary of the requirements and benefits of the Medical Assistance or Medicaid program. this Federal / State program helps to pay for the medical costs for people with disabilities.

Sports Provide a Welcome Outlet for the Disabled
The importance of both competitive and recreational sports for individuals with disabilities can't be overestimated.

Handicapping, Sportsbooks and Profits - OH MY!
How does a person get started in offshore gaming? By setting up a system that works, and by finding people and online services that you can trust.

Maria's Story - A disabled girl in Russia
This is the remarkable true story of Maria, a young pretty disabled mother begging on the streets of Moscow.