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Phases of Adaptation and Individuals with Physical Disabilities
Different phases of adaptation when a physical disability is the result of a traumatic event.
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Technology for 'Ritin' 'Rithmatic
Access to Math and MathPad allow students with disabilities to work math on the computer screen!
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A Helping Hand
There are an estimated 58 million people in this country with a disability. Personal Care Attendants can help them remain in their own homes instead of in nursing homes.
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Down Syndrome Baby Gifts
One of our readers wrote asking about gift ideas for her eight month old grandchild with Down syndrome.
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Driver Ed for Teens with Disabilities
Teens with disabilities use adapted driving equipment and specialized strategies to learn to drive although every licensed driver must pass the same driver assessment.
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Fitness & Exercise
Exercise is important for everyone. If you have a physical disability, exercise is all the more important to help keep your body and mind in shape.
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Learn in a Flash
Students with physical and learning disabilities who have access to a computer have an alternative means of doing the note card shuffle--electronic note cards. This week, I downloaded and tried several of these programs and share my findings here.
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Personal Care Attendants, Part 1
There are an estimated 58 million people in the country with a disability. Personal Care Attendants can help them remain in their own homes instead of in nursing homes.
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Playing Ball w/ Physical Handicaps
A child with a physical disability can be a team player. Here are the game rules.
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Shall We Dance?
Ever watched "Dancing With the Stars" and wished you could do that? Or watched from the corner while your friends danced and longed to be with them? You can!
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Special Kids: Outside Fun
It is important for every child to have time for outside fun regardless of physical disability, social challenges, or behavioral issues.
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Travel and a Special Needs Child
How can parents meet the needs of a child with a disability and the desires of non-disabled siblings?
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Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Horse therapy can be extremely effective for individuals with physical, emotional, behavioral and learning disabilities.
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