Disabilities

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.

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Latest articles in Disabilities

Why Some People Do Not Want to be Defined As "Hearing Impaired"

The term "hearing impaired" is commonly used to define people with hearing loss but some people don't want to be identified this way.

May 7, 2012 – Carola Finch

Communicating With the Deaf Via a Sign Language Interpreter

As a hearing person, communicating with the deaf via a sign language interpreter may seem intimidating, but there are ways you can facilitate the process.

Feb 27, 2012 – Carola Finch

Deaf Employment and the ADA

Despite the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, deaf Americans are chronically unemployed or under-employed - and they don't need to be.

Feb 16, 2012 – Elizabeth Linehan

Going to the Movies With a Disability

Like most other activities, when you have a disability, going to the movies often requires a little more thought and planning.

Jan 28, 2012 – Megan Abrams

Developmental Delays in Preterm Children. Part III

This final installment discusses cognitive and behavioral issues in preterm children and offers some conclusions.

Jan 19, 2012 – Rudy Hatfield

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