Articles related to "Amputee"
Children and Electronic Limbs
All Children should be able to have the latest in Myoelectronic devices even if the cost can not be paid for by the parent.
amputation • child amputee • help • amputee support
All Children should be able to have the latest in Myoelectronic devices even if the cost can not be paid for by the parent.
amputation • child amputee • help • amputee support
What a Shame
The lack of education of amputees has caused undue hardships and it is time for the medical profession to take note.
amputee • mental health • disability • ada • artificial limbs
The lack of education of amputees has caused undue hardships and it is time for the medical profession to take note.
amputee • mental health • disability • ada • artificial limbs
Dealing with the Trauma of an Amputation
Short article of the benifits of peer counseling to the amputee.
mental health • support group • amputee support group • amputee • family support
Short article of the benifits of peer counseling to the amputee.
mental health • support group • amputee support group • amputee • family support
Tha Amputee and Great Legs
New advances in making of artificial limbs, the CAD System
amputees • new legs • artificial legs • prosthesis
New advances in making of artificial limbs, the CAD System
amputees • new legs • artificial legs • prosthesis
The Amputee in Daily Life
Things go on even if your are disabled. No one is untouched by sickness and fear.
disabliity • faith • sickness • what to do • help
Things go on even if your are disabled. No one is untouched by sickness and fear.
disabliity • faith • sickness • what to do • help
As Seen on TV
In an attempt to keep viewers during the writers' strike, networks trotted out a slew of new reality shows on their audiences. But reality has always been a favorite.
disability • physical impairment • hearing loss • amputee • reality television
In an attempt to keep viewers during the writers' strike, networks trotted out a slew of new reality shows on their audiences. But reality has always been a favorite.
disability • physical impairment • hearing loss • amputee • reality television
It Does Not Fit
Why amputees fail to use artificial limbs. Cause and understanding of problems associated with limb loss.
artificial legs • prosthetic devices • attitude • stump pain • muscle pain
Why amputees fail to use artificial limbs. Cause and understanding of problems associated with limb loss.
artificial legs • prosthetic devices • attitude • stump pain • muscle pain
Politicians With Disabilities
"You've said it yourself a million times. If there had been a TV in every living room sixty years ago, this country does not elect a man in a wheelchair."
disability • amputee • politician • fdr • vietnam
"You've said it yourself a million times. If there had been a TV in every living room sixty years ago, this country does not elect a man in a wheelchair."
disability • amputee • politician • fdr • vietnam
Profiles: Bonnie St. Johne Deane
How many people can say they've been an Olympic skier, Rhodes scholar, author and White House official all while having a great family life? Bonnie St. Johne Deane can.
bonnie st • john deane • author • amputee • olympic
How many people can say they've been an Olympic skier, Rhodes scholar, author and White House official all while having a great family life? Bonnie St. Johne Deane can.
bonnie st • john deane • author • amputee • olympic
The Amputation
The loss of a limb is like the death of a loved one. We will explore the emotions, and physical problems and some solutions to help the amputee recover.
amputation • wooden legs • support • support for amputees
The loss of a limb is like the death of a loved one. We will explore the emotions, and physical problems and some solutions to help the amputee recover.
amputation • wooden legs • support • support for amputees
A BRIEF HISTORY OF WEB ACCESSIBILITY INTIATIVES AND LAWS
disability history of the World Wide Web
disability • health • www • world wide web • florida
disability history of the World Wide Web
disability • health • www • world wide web • florida
Here we go again:
This country has neglected the needs of the disabled. It is time to make some changes.
amputee • disability • change • change in government • help
This country has neglected the needs of the disabled. It is time to make some changes.
amputee • disability • change • change in government • help
It is all in your Mind?
Is Phantom Pain real or in your mind?
amputation • health • health care • mental health • phantom pain
Is Phantom Pain real or in your mind?
amputation • health • health care • mental health • phantom pain
Rambling On
the amputee and the disabled have civil rights. How come the rest of the world can not understand that?
amputee • prosthetic devices • help • support • support group
the amputee and the disabled have civil rights. How come the rest of the world can not understand that?
amputee • prosthetic devices • help • support • support group
So You Need A New Leg
A way for an amputee to choose a new leg.
artificial legs • help • amputation • help for amputee • new legs
A way for an amputee to choose a new leg.
artificial legs • help • amputation • help for amputee • new legs
So You Need a New Leg?
Information on some advances in artificial legs
amputation • disability • disable • help for the amputee • prosthetics
Information on some advances in artificial legs
amputation • disability • disable • help for the amputee • prosthetics
The Best Years of Our Lives
A great film about three soldiers returning home after World War II, who try to return to their pre-war, less horrific, lives.
war • movie • film • dana andrews • frederic march
A great film about three soldiers returning home after World War II, who try to return to their pre-war, less horrific, lives.
war • movie • film • dana andrews • frederic march
the Birth of a Cause
How I became involved in counseling amputees.
amputation • wooden leg • amputee support • counselling • counseling
How I became involved in counseling amputees.
amputation • wooden leg • amputee support • counselling • counseling
Is A Bionic Man in Our Future?
Are bionics body parts in our future. The progress of prosthetics.
amputee • health • artificial limbs • support for amputees
Are bionics body parts in our future. The progress of prosthetics.
amputee • health • artificial limbs • support for amputees
Florida ADA Working Group Update and other items of interest
Update on ADA and some items of interest
ada • disability • handicap • support • help
Update on ADA and some items of interest
ada • disability • handicap • support • help
Accessible Baseball and Softball
People of every age and ability, including those who are blind, deaf, amputees, or in wheelchairs, have opportunities to enjoy or compete in baseball and softball.
beep baseball • beepball • wheelchair softball • softball for the deaf • national wheelchair softball association
People of every age and ability, including those who are blind, deaf, amputees, or in wheelchairs, have opportunities to enjoy or compete in baseball and softball.
beep baseball • beepball • wheelchair softball • softball for the deaf • national wheelchair softball association
Senior Amputee May Have Allergic Skin Reaction
Learn about the causes, symptoms, and examples of treatment for contact dermatitis related to prosthetic devices in seniors.
allergic reaction in senior with amputation • skin problem with amputation • skin problem with artificial limb • itching at stump on artificial limb • redness at stump on artificial limb
Learn about the causes, symptoms, and examples of treatment for contact dermatitis related to prosthetic devices in seniors.
allergic reaction in senior with amputation • skin problem with amputation • skin problem with artificial limb • itching at stump on artificial limb • redness at stump on artificial limb
The Emotions
Emotions play a large part in the recovery of the Amputee. This weeks article explores these emotions and how to deal with them.
amputation • artificial limbs • artificial legs • prosthetics • emotions
Emotions play a large part in the recovery of the Amputee. This weeks article explores these emotions and how to deal with them.
amputation • artificial limbs • artificial legs • prosthetics • emotions
Adaptive Tennis Serves Many Disabilities
Despite the sport's physical demands, tennis is popular and played at every level by persons with a wide range of physical and sensory disabilities.
adaptive tennis • accessible tennis • wheelchair tennis • tennis for amputees • tennis for the blind
Despite the sport's physical demands, tennis is popular and played at every level by persons with a wide range of physical and sensory disabilities.
adaptive tennis • accessible tennis • wheelchair tennis • tennis for amputees • tennis for the blind
Dogs Test Osseointegration Prostheses
Veterinary medicine is pioneering in osseointegration implants. Two dogs, happy to be back on all fours, are paving the way for human surgery.
amputees • osseointegration • prosthesis • titanium • veterinary medicine
Veterinary medicine is pioneering in osseointegration implants. Two dogs, happy to be back on all fours, are paving the way for human surgery.
amputees • osseointegration • prosthesis • titanium • veterinary medicine
2009 Wheelchair Rugby Sites Set
The International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS) Executive Board has awarded the 2009 regional wheelchair rugby championships to Denmark and New Zealand.
wheelchair rugby • quad rugby • murderball • quad rugby rules • international wheelchair and amputee sports federa
The International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS) Executive Board has awarded the 2009 regional wheelchair rugby championships to Denmark and New Zealand.
wheelchair rugby • quad rugby • murderball • quad rugby rules • international wheelchair and amputee sports federa
Comics Books & Disabilities
Disabled characters are rarely seen in prominent roles in TV shows and movies. When you enter the comic book universe, however, these characters are highly visible.
comic books • graphic novels • tv • movies • disabilities
Disabled characters are rarely seen in prominent roles in TV shows and movies. When you enter the comic book universe, however, these characters are highly visible.
comic books • graphic novels • tv • movies • disabilities
Oscar Pistorius' Olympic Bid Fails
The "fastest man on no legs" had his request to compete in the 2008 Summer Olympics declined, because his carbon-fibre prosthetics allegedly give him an unfair advantage.
oscar pistorius • iaaf • blade runner • fastest man on no legs • pistorius olympics
The "fastest man on no legs" had his request to compete in the 2008 Summer Olympics declined, because his carbon-fibre prosthetics allegedly give him an unfair advantage.
oscar pistorius • iaaf • blade runner • fastest man on no legs • pistorius olympics
The Need to be Whole
Man has a need to be whole. Through out history amputation has caused man to find a way to use artificial limbs. Here is a breif history and comment on the need of man and his quest to be a whole person.
amputation • support for amputees • artificial limbs • help • medical history
Man has a need to be whole. Through out history amputation has caused man to find a way to use artificial limbs. Here is a breif history and comment on the need of man and his quest to be a whole person.
amputation • support for amputees • artificial limbs • help • medical history
Medical rehabilitation of the person with limb loss
Pre-prosthetic and Prosthetic training of person with limb loss.
pre-prosthetic • prosthetic training • person with limb loss • amputee • physical therapy
Pre-prosthetic and Prosthetic training of person with limb loss.
pre-prosthetic • prosthetic training • person with limb loss • amputee • physical therapy
Post-Operative Prostheses
The amputee may benifit from the use of an Immediate Post-Operative Prostheses .
amputee • support for amputees and families. artificial limb
The amputee may benifit from the use of an Immediate Post-Operative Prostheses .
amputee • support for amputees and families. artificial limb
Physical therapy in Croatia
Do you want to know what is it like to be a physical therapist in Croatia? Read this article and tell us is it same situation in your country!
article • physical • therapy • profession • croatia
Do you want to know what is it like to be a physical therapist in Croatia? Read this article and tell us is it same situation in your country!
article • physical • therapy • profession • croatia
So You Need a New Leg?
Advances in Prosthetic divices
amputee • amputation • artificial legs • help for the disabled • help for amputees.
Advances in Prosthetic divices
amputee • amputation • artificial legs • help for the disabled • help for amputees.
USA's Leaps of Faith Disabled Water Ski Club
Champion water ski jumper Joel Zeisler has introduced thousands of persons with disabilities to both recreational and competitive waterskiing in Sandy Hook, Connecticut.
disabled water skiing • accessible water skiing programs • spinal cord injuries • leaps of faith disabled water ski club • joel zeisler
Champion water ski jumper Joel Zeisler has introduced thousands of persons with disabilities to both recreational and competitive waterskiing in Sandy Hook, Connecticut.
disabled water skiing • accessible water skiing programs • spinal cord injuries • leaps of faith disabled water ski club • joel zeisler
Hobbies for People With Disabilities Defy Boundaries
People with physical and/or mental disabilities participate in the same hobbies as anyone else. Incentive, technology, and adaptive equipment make inclusion possible.
hobbies for people with disabilities • handicap leisure activities • sports hobbies for people with disabilities • arts hobbies for people with disabilities • hobbyists with disabilities
People with physical and/or mental disabilities participate in the same hobbies as anyone else. Incentive, technology, and adaptive equipment make inclusion possible.
hobbies for people with disabilities • handicap leisure activities • sports hobbies for people with disabilities • arts hobbies for people with disabilities • hobbyists with disabilities
Paralympics Games Differ from Special Olympics
The Paralympics Games feature world class athletes. The Special Olympics Program invites children and adults mentally disabled to participate at any level of ability.
paralympics games differ from special olympics • disabled sports programs • athletic programs for people with disabilities • world class athletes • mentally disabled children and adults
The Paralympics Games feature world class athletes. The Special Olympics Program invites children and adults mentally disabled to participate at any level of ability.
paralympics games differ from special olympics • disabled sports programs • athletic programs for people with disabilities • world class athletes • mentally disabled children and adults
Slow Man by J.M. Coetzee
Slow Man, by South African native and Nobel laureate J.M. Coetzee, is a dreamy meditation on a life fundamentally changed by a devastating accident.
slow man • j.m. coetzee • nobel prize in literature • australia • convalescence
Slow Man, by South African native and Nobel laureate J.M. Coetzee, is a dreamy meditation on a life fundamentally changed by a devastating accident.
slow man • j.m. coetzee • nobel prize in literature • australia • convalescence
Portraying Disabilities on Prime Time TV
As many TV viewers might have picked up on, there's more prevalence of disabilities on prime time TV these days.
television • gray's anatomy • boston legal • prime time • disabilities
As many TV viewers might have picked up on, there's more prevalence of disabilities on prime time TV these days.
television • gray's anatomy • boston legal • prime time • disabilities
Athletes with Disabilities Score Alongside Peers
The world will see more athletes with disabilities on the courts, in the water, and on the field. Don't be fooled by appearances, though. These competitors play to win.
athletes with disabilities • athletes breaking new ground • a runner who has no feet • kyle maynard • matt steven
The world will see more athletes with disabilities on the courts, in the water, and on the field. Don't be fooled by appearances, though. These competitors play to win.
athletes with disabilities • athletes breaking new ground • a runner who has no feet • kyle maynard • matt steven
Advice for Travel with a Canine Companion – Outta Sight Travel
Jackie Hull shares tips for travelers with service dogs.
tourism for all • inclusive travel • inclusive cruise • accessible travel • turismo para todos
Jackie Hull shares tips for travelers with service dogs.
tourism for all • inclusive travel • inclusive cruise • accessible travel • turismo para todos
Defining the Market of Travelers With Disabilities
Applying best practices to travel and hositality using the United Nation's definition of disability with notes from the field of Universal Design.
wheelchair travel • discrimination against persons with disabilities: • turismus fur alles • turismo para todos • travel for all
Applying best practices to travel and hositality using the United Nation's definition of disability with notes from the field of Universal Design.
wheelchair travel • discrimination against persons with disabilities: • turismus fur alles • turismo para todos • travel for all
Inclusive Tourism: Some Definitions
Inclusive Tourism draws from Universal Design and Visitability to assure participation of the broadest range of travelers.
inclusion • ada • disability rights • travel for all • accessible travel
Inclusive Tourism draws from Universal Design and Visitability to assure participation of the broadest range of travelers.
inclusion • ada • disability rights • travel for all • accessible travel
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum of Dubai: A Fair Sheikh for Travelers with Disabilities
Conferences on Inclusive Tourism are increasing around the world but Dubai is taking the lead in Inclusive Development Development by inviting 3 million travelers with disabilities to judge their ambitious goals.
islam and disability • scott rains • religion and disability • sheikh mohammed • united arab republic
Conferences on Inclusive Tourism are increasing around the world but Dubai is taking the lead in Inclusive Development Development by inviting 3 million travelers with disabilities to judge their ambitious goals.
islam and disability • scott rains • religion and disability • sheikh mohammed • united arab republic
Taipei Plan of Action for Accessible Tourism
International Accessible Tourism Conference, held at Taipei from 5 to 6 May 2005, produced an action plan that promises continued, coordinated development of barrier-free tourism infrastructure in the region.
barrier-free • senior travel • wheelchair travel • turismo acessivel • pessoa com deficiencias
International Accessible Tourism Conference, held at Taipei from 5 to 6 May 2005, produced an action plan that promises continued, coordinated development of barrier-free tourism infrastructure in the region.
barrier-free • senior travel • wheelchair travel • turismo acessivel • pessoa com deficiencias
The First International Conference on Accessible Tourism - Taipei, Taiwan
Eden Social Welfare Foundation will host the first international conference dedicated entirely to travel and disability. To be help May 4 - 8, 2005 in Taipei, Taiwan, the conference will simultaneously launch the Asia Pacific Accessible Travel League (APTL). Comments posted in the Discussion following this article will be used by conference organizers.
pessoa com deficiencias • travel • scott paul rains • bloglinker.com • turismo para todos
Eden Social Welfare Foundation will host the first international conference dedicated entirely to travel and disability. To be help May 4 - 8, 2005 in Taipei, Taiwan, the conference will simultaneously launch the Asia Pacific Accessible Travel League (APTL). Comments posted in the Discussion following this article will be used by conference organizers.
pessoa com deficiencias • travel • scott paul rains • bloglinker.com • turismo para todos
The Global Reach of Accessible Tourism
Opening keynote from the 2005 International Conference on Accessible Tourism, Taipei, Taiwan, May 4-8, 2005.
barrier-free • senior travel • discrimination against persons with disabilities: • wheelchair travel • turismo acessivel
Opening keynote from the 2005 International Conference on Accessible Tourism, Taipei, Taiwan, May 4-8, 2005.
barrier-free • senior travel • discrimination against persons with disabilities: • wheelchair travel • turismo acessivel
The Six Knows of Preparing to Travel
Six areas to look at before traveling with a disability.
travel • handicap • handicapped • disabled • crippled
Six areas to look at before traveling with a disability.
travel • handicap • handicapped • disabled • crippled
The Vexel Quovis Has Landed
The Vexel Quovis is a unique vehicle that is designed to be driven from a wheelchair.
accessible van • hand controls • adapted vehicles • wheelchair car • vexel
The Vexel Quovis is a unique vehicle that is designed to be driven from a wheelchair.
accessible van • hand controls • adapted vehicles • wheelchair car • vexel
Theme Parks, Imaginary Worlds, and Real Access
Looking at theme parks from the perspective of inclusion.
turismus fur alles • discrimination against persons with disabilities: • turismo para todos • parques tematicos • portador de deficiencias
Looking at theme parks from the perspective of inclusion.
turismus fur alles • discrimination against persons with disabilities: • turismo para todos • parques tematicos • portador de deficiencias
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