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Disabilities Feature Writer: Megan Drummond

Life comes with challenges and questions. Life with a physical disability comes with added challenges and extra questions..

Which adaptive equipment will work best for me? How do I hire a personal care attendant? What kinds of services are available to help me?

You'l find the answers to those and many more questions on this site. You'll also find profiles, stories, advice and much more at Disabilities@Suite101.com.

Visit the forum to ask a question or email me about topics you'd like to see covered on the site.

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 		New Technology for the Disabled
From wheelchairs to pens, new and innovative technologies from all over the world are helping to improve the lives of the disabled.
A Woman's Quest to Re-Define Disability
When tragedy happens, an individual is forced to gather whatever strength one has to pull through. In the process of healing, a new path is forged.
January is "National Glaucoma Awareness Month"
Glaucoma is the leading causes of blindness in the world, second only to cataracts.
Marijuana and Mental Illness
Cannabis is used by hundreds of people all over the world for its mystical and euphoric effects. Few are aware of the very real dangers of this substance.
Hippotherapy
Hippotherapy should be considered when treating disabilities. It can improve physical, occupational, and speech skills.
Brain Trauma, ALS, and Collision Sports
Recent research shows that chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) may mimic Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) symptoms. CTE results from sports injuries.
How to Keep Your Independence When Mobility is an Issue
Mobility issues increase with age. Mobility aides and regular exercise can help ensure that a loss of mobility does not mean a loss of independence.
Facts About Optic Nerve Hypoplasia
Optic nerve hypoplasia causes various degrees of visual impairment, as well as other health problems. The cause of this birth defect is not known.
Important Facts About Bipolar Disorder: Manic Depressive Disorder
Bipolar persons have mood swings from very overactive thought, speech, emotions and behavior to deep depression or suicide. Violence to others is very rare.
Planning a Disability-Friendly Wedding
The perfect location. The perfect dress. The perfect guy waiting at the end of the aisle. How does a wheelchair fit into this perfect day?
Assistive Technology for the Visually Impaired and Blind
Technology is revolutionizing the lives of the visually impaired and the blind. Here's a look at some of the assistive technology available and its use.
Service Dogs Assist Handicapped in Many Ways
Dogs can be trained to perform a multitude of tasks to assist their disabled owners. Many trainers rescue mixed-breed shelter dogs.
Monkey Helpers Ease the Daily Struggles of Quadriplegics
By becoming the hands of quadriplegics and other mobility-impaired individuals, these unusual service animals allow them to live more independently.
Wheelchair World Record Set-Honor Americans with Disabilities Act
Reeve Foundation event breaks Guinness world record for most wheelchairs in a moving line, commemorating Americans with Disabilities Act 20 year anniversary
Watches for the Blind and Visually Challenged
There are many watches that are available for the blind and the visually challenged. Even luxury brands are now making watches specifically for this market.
Cladribine – A Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Taken by Mouth
Research suggests cancer drug cladribine (Mylinax) may reduce relapses and slow disability for some multiple sclerosis patients. And it's taken by mouth.
Living With Dyslexia: What are the Rights of a Dyslexic?
An article discussing the rights and expectations an individual with dyslexia should have in both education and the work place.
Dyslexic Trivia – Famous People With Dyslexia
Some of the most prolific and successful people in history have been dyslexic. This article provides an overview of some of the most famous dyslexics.
Living With Osteoarthritis of the Hip
Diagnosis of osteoarthritis of the hip leads the patient to deal with lifestyle changes. Osteoarthritis sufferers can benefit from exercise and more.
Human Trials of Thought-controlled Prosthetic Arm Set to Begin
The first human trials of a highly mobile and sensitive artificial arm that will be controlled by a person's thoughts will begin within a year.
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