Articles related to "Physical Disability"
Physical Disabilities Promote Marital Happiness
Think a new physical disability will strain a marriage? Think again. A new study finds them to bring couples together.
physical disability promotes marital happiness • physical disability in marriage • coping with physical disability • effects or physical disability • how couples deal with disability
Think a new physical disability will strain a marriage? Think again. A new study finds them to bring couples together.
physical disability promotes marital happiness • physical disability in marriage • coping with physical disability • effects or physical disability • how couples deal with disability
Phases of Adaptation and Individuals with Physical Disabilities
Different phases of adaptation when a physical disability is the result of a traumatic event.
counseling • disability • adaptation
Different phases of adaptation when a physical disability is the result of a traumatic event.
counseling • disability • adaptation
Technology for 'Ritin' 'Rithmatic
Access to Math and MathPad allow students with disabilities to work math on the computer screen!
physical disabilities • math • assistive technology • cerebral palsy • learning disabilities
Access to Math and MathPad allow students with disabilities to work math on the computer screen!
physical disabilities • math • assistive technology • cerebral palsy • learning disabilities
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.
personal care attendant • pca • hiring • recruiting • physical
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.
personal care attendant • pca • hiring • recruiting • physical
Books About Disability
Books are amazing. They can be solely for entertainment or they can be used as learning tools. When it comes to understanding disability, books can be a great help.
books on disability • books for disabled teens • disability education • books that entertain • special equipment for disability
Books are amazing. They can be solely for entertainment or they can be used as learning tools. When it comes to understanding disability, books can be a great help.
books on disability • books for disabled teens • disability education • books that entertain • special equipment for disability
Down Syndrome Baby Gifts
One of our readers wrote asking about gift ideas for her eight month old grandchild with Down syndrome.
down syndrome • occupational therapy • physical therapy • gifts for baby with down syndrome • gifts for baby with physical disability
One of our readers wrote asking about gift ideas for her eight month old grandchild with Down syndrome.
down syndrome • occupational therapy • physical therapy • gifts for baby with down syndrome • gifts for baby with physical disability
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.
driver ed teens disabilities • evaluating drivers special needs • equipment drivers physical disability • driving strategies hearing loss • drivers low vision
Teens with disabilities use adapted driving equipment and specialized strategies to learn to drive although every licensed driver must pass the same driver assessment.
driver ed teens disabilities • evaluating drivers special needs • equipment drivers physical disability • driving strategies hearing loss • drivers low vision
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.
exercise • fitness • wheelchair • physical disability • exercise videos
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.
exercise • fitness • wheelchair • physical disability • exercise videos
Four-Legged and Furry Helpers
Most people revel in the happiness and friendship offered by a pet. Some pets, though, offer more than companionship. They offer vital assistance to those who need it.
service animals • dogs • guide dogs • hearing dogs • wheelchairs
Most people revel in the happiness and friendship offered by a pet. Some pets, though, offer more than companionship. They offer vital assistance to those who need it.
service animals • dogs • guide dogs • hearing dogs • wheelchairs
Getting in Shape
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.
diet • exercise • fitness • aerobic • aerobic 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.
diet • exercise • fitness • aerobic • aerobic exercise
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.
flash cards • computer • study aids • study skills • learning disabilities
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.
flash cards • computer • study aids • study skills • learning disabilities
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.
personal care attendant • pca • hiring • recruiting • physical
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.
personal care attendant • pca • hiring • recruiting • physical
Playing Ball w/ Physical Handicaps
A child with a physical disability can be a team player. Here are the game rules.
physical disability • cerebral palsy • gross motor • occupational therapy • physical therapy
A child with a physical disability can be a team player. Here are the game rules.
physical disability • cerebral palsy • gross motor • occupational therapy • physical therapy
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.
adhd • autistic • swimming • trampoline • gross motor exercise
It is important for every child to have time for outside fun regardless of physical disability, social challenges, or behavioral issues.
adhd • autistic • swimming • trampoline • gross motor exercise
Story Hour & Physically Challenged
Story hour at the library is a popular activity for families with young children. Including a child who has a physical disability can be accomplished in ten easy steps.
physically challenged story time • library for physically disabled • wheelchair library • walker library • story hour for special needs kids
Story hour at the library is a popular activity for families with young children. Including a child who has a physical disability can be accomplished in ten easy steps.
physically challenged story time • library for physically disabled • wheelchair library • walker library • story hour for special needs kids
Teaching Children Tolerance and Acceptance
Parenting includes teaching children about religious and racial tolerance and accepting differences in others.
teaching children tolerance and acceptance • without prejudice and discrimination • religious tolerance • racial and cultural differences • physical disabilities
Parenting includes teaching children about religious and racial tolerance and accepting differences in others.
teaching children tolerance and acceptance • without prejudice and discrimination • religious tolerance • racial and cultural differences • physical disabilities
Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Few forms of accessible recreational develop as many skills among the disabled as riding. A horse can be one's eyes or legs, and help one communicate and learn to trust.
therapeutic horseback riding programs • equine therapy • accessible horseback riding • horseback riding for the disabled • cindy burke
Few forms of accessible recreational develop as many skills among the disabled as riding. A horse can be one's eyes or legs, and help one communicate and learn to trust.
therapeutic horseback riding programs • equine therapy • accessible horseback riding • horseback riding for the disabled • cindy burke
Distance Learning for the Blind
Blind and visually impaired people can access online courses in different media that teach everything from basic communication skills to programming high-tech gadgets.
distance learning for blind students • braille literacy career building • hadley school for the blind • hadley school • accessibility software
Blind and visually impaired people can access online courses in different media that teach everything from basic communication skills to programming high-tech gadgets.
distance learning for blind students • braille literacy career building • hadley school for the blind • hadley school • accessibility software
Get Out And Vote!
Elections Canada offers information and education services to persons who have a disability, seniors, persons with limited reading and writing skills, and persons living in transitional situations (homeless or living in a shelter for victims of abuse).
Elections Canada offers information and education services to persons who have a disability, seniors, persons with limited reading and writing skills, and persons living in transitional situations (homeless or living in a shelter for victims of abuse).
Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Horse therapy can be extremely effective for individuals with physical, emotional, behavioral and learning disabilities.
therapeutic riding • therapeutic horseback riding • horse • equine therapy • equine
Horse therapy can be extremely effective for individuals with physical, emotional, behavioral and learning disabilities.
therapeutic riding • therapeutic horseback riding • horse • equine therapy • equine
Disabling Theology
Disability theologies look at the broken body of the resurrected Christ as a metaphor. The learning-disabled find little comfort in that theopoetic.
theology • disabled • broken • learning disability • differently wisdomed
Disability theologies look at the broken body of the resurrected Christ as a metaphor. The learning-disabled find little comfort in that theopoetic.
theology • disabled • broken • learning disability • differently wisdomed
Research Results
Research results and discussion from recent project.
quality of life • internet study • individuals with physical disabilites
Research results and discussion from recent project.
quality of life • internet study • individuals with physical disabilites
Accessible Gardening
Accessible Gardening is one of the better books available today dealing with making gardens accessible for the disabled or elderly. It is a must for every family with a disabled or elderly loved one.
disability • enabling garden • horticulture therapy • book review
Accessible Gardening is one of the better books available today dealing with making gardens accessible for the disabled or elderly. It is a must for every family with a disabled or elderly loved one.
disability • enabling garden • horticulture therapy • book review
College for Differently-Abled Students
A discussion of finding the right college if you are a student with a disability (physical, emotional, or learning disability, vision or hearing impairment, or mental or chronic illness). Also profiles 4 colleges with innovative disability services.
higher • education • college • university • disability
A discussion of finding the right college if you are a student with a disability (physical, emotional, or learning disability, vision or hearing impairment, or mental or chronic illness). Also profiles 4 colleges with innovative disability services.
higher • education • college • university • disability
College Students' Rights to Computer and Communication Access
Section 504 outlines the right of college students to have access to computers, web pages, and email.
college • university • students • assistive technology • disabilities
Section 504 outlines the right of college students to have access to computers, web pages, and email.
college • university • students • assistive technology • disabilities
How the ADA Can Help Parents of Troubled Teens
How the ADA, IDEA and Parent Advocates can help parents of troubled teens work with schools to provide a greater range of consistent behavioral management.
mental disorders • emotional disorders • mental illness • parents • parenting
How the ADA, IDEA and Parent Advocates can help parents of troubled teens work with schools to provide a greater range of consistent behavioral management.
mental disorders • emotional disorders • mental illness • parents • parenting
How to Vote in an Election
Learn how to register to vote in a local, state or federal election in the United States, and a look at voting methods like absentee ballot voting and early voting.
how to vote • how to register to vote • how to vote by absentee ballot • early voting • how to vote in election
Learn how to register to vote in a local, state or federal election in the United States, and a look at voting methods like absentee ballot voting and early voting.
how to vote • how to register to vote • how to vote by absentee ballot • early voting • how to vote in election
Living a Dream of Lifelong Learning
Experts in the cognitive sciences have discovered that learning is truly a lifelong process, as we adapt to changing environments. Age does not decrease the desire or the aptitude for learning. The value of life is the sum of accumulated experience and knowledge.
lifelong learning • videoconferencing • adult learners • online learning • internet
Experts in the cognitive sciences have discovered that learning is truly a lifelong process, as we adapt to changing environments. Age does not decrease the desire or the aptitude for learning. The value of life is the sum of accumulated experience and knowledge.
lifelong learning • videoconferencing • adult learners • online learning • internet
The Discourse Of Disability
The idea that "disability" is a socially created phenemonon has been legitimated, particularly in recent years, within social, cultural, and policy frameworks and structures that interpret disability as a form of social oppression.
discourse disability
The idea that "disability" is a socially created phenemonon has been legitimated, particularly in recent years, within social, cultural, and policy frameworks and structures that interpret disability as a form of social oppression.
discourse disability
Travel Professionals Link List
Travel agents, tour operators, and agencies with a specialization in serving travelers with disabilities.
Travel agents, tour operators, and agencies with a specialization in serving travelers with disabilities.
AbilityPLUS Recreation Profile
Since 1997, AbilityPLUS has sought to make year-round recreation, such as snow sports and cycling, accessible to those with physical, emotional, and sensory disabilities.
abilityplus • accessible recreation • accessible skiing • adaptive ski programs • northeast passage
Since 1997, AbilityPLUS has sought to make year-round recreation, such as snow sports and cycling, accessible to those with physical, emotional, and sensory disabilities.
abilityplus • accessible recreation • accessible skiing • adaptive ski programs • northeast passage
Best New Business Ideas for 2008
Create your own or grow what you've got: what's listed are the best new business ideas for 2008, and why they'll succeed with the proper planning, support and financing.
best business ideas • best business ideas 2008 • business ideas • business trends • business trends 2008
Create your own or grow what you've got: what's listed are the best new business ideas for 2008, and why they'll succeed with the proper planning, support and financing.
best business ideas • best business ideas 2008 • business ideas • business trends • business trends 2008
Disabled Kids Jump Rope
What adaptations can be made for physically disabled kids to jump rope?
physically disabled • physically handicapped • wheelchair • walker • crutches
What adaptations can be made for physically disabled kids to jump rope?
physically disabled • physically handicapped • wheelchair • walker • crutches
Discipline for Disabled Children
Maybe she simply ignores your request. How to you get your child to cooperate?
special ed • behavior • refuse • special needs • discipline
Maybe she simply ignores your request. How to you get your child to cooperate?
special ed • behavior • refuse • special needs • discipline
If they build it, they will learn.
Suggestions for making Legos accessible to children who lack fine motor skills and suggestions for virtual construction set software alowing children with disabilities to build on-screen.
children • disabilities • lego • manipulative • software
Suggestions for making Legos accessible to children who lack fine motor skills and suggestions for virtual construction set software alowing children with disabilities to build on-screen.
children • disabilities • lego • manipulative • software
Job
Just an info about physical therapy employment for new graduates with a physical therapy degree or a physical therapists interested in career opportunities.
job • employment • physical therapy • physical • therapy
Just an info about physical therapy employment for new graduates with a physical therapy degree or a physical therapists interested in career opportunities.
job • employment • physical therapy • physical • therapy
Just a little history...
Brief history of services to disabled population
mental health services • history • counseling
Brief history of services to disabled population
mental health services • history • counseling
Massage Therapy for Osteoarthritis
What is osteoarthritis and how is it treated? Is massage therapy a useful alternative?
massage therapy • massage therapy schools • massage therapy training • massage therapy school • massage therapists
What is osteoarthritis and how is it treated? Is massage therapy a useful alternative?
massage therapy • massage therapy schools • massage therapy training • massage therapy school • massage therapists
One Internet for All?
Can the Internet really be a place open to everyone? Learn what's out there to making computers, the Internet and the Web accessible.
accessible • internet • computers • society • web
Can the Internet really be a place open to everyone? Learn what's out there to making computers, the Internet and the Web accessible.
accessible • internet • computers • society • web
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
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
Respite Care
This article introduces the 4C's of being a great respite worker.
respite work • caregivers for disabled • respite care • important qualities of respite workers • compassion for patients
This article introduces the 4C's of being a great respite worker.
respite work • caregivers for disabled • respite care • important qualities of respite workers • compassion for patients
Special Needs Learned Helplessness
If asked, many parents of children with special needs rate independence and job skills as long range goals for their children.
learned helplessness • deaf • blind • physically handicapped • special needs communication
If asked, many parents of children with special needs rate independence and job skills as long range goals for their children.
learned helplessness • deaf • blind • physically handicapped • special needs communication
The Goddess of Love
Aphrodite, goddess of love, beauty, and fertility is a passionate and often wild or unruly deity, characteristics that reflect the nature of love itself.
aphrodite • venus • greek • roman • myth
Aphrodite, goddess of love, beauty, and fertility is a passionate and often wild or unruly deity, characteristics that reflect the nature of love itself.
aphrodite • venus • greek • roman • myth
Websites for Disabled Jobseekers
A growing number of career development sites enable persons with disabilities to research employers, learn their rights, share strategies, and peer build networks.
websites disabled jobseekers • career opportunities disabled • disability employment websites • workers with disabilities • americans with disabilities act
A growing number of career development sites enable persons with disabilities to research employers, learn their rights, share strategies, and peer build networks.
websites disabled jobseekers • career opportunities disabled • disability employment websites • workers with disabilities • americans with disabilities act
What Is Music Therapy
Few people understand the significance and importance that music therapy and music therapists contribute to our society. Music therapists help the needy in many ways.
music therapy • music therapist • autism • wellness • stress relief
Few people understand the significance and importance that music therapy and music therapists contribute to our society. Music therapists help the needy in many ways.
music therapy • music therapist • autism • wellness • stress relief
1956 Formula 1 Season
The 1956 Formula 1 title was decided in the final race. An unselfish Peter Collins gifted his team-mate and title rival Juan-Manuel Fangio his car.
1956 formula 1 season • 1956 f1 season • 1956 f1 championship • 1956 f1 world championship • 1956 f1 champion
The 1956 Formula 1 title was decided in the final race. An unselfish Peter Collins gifted his team-mate and title rival Juan-Manuel Fangio his car.
1956 formula 1 season • 1956 f1 season • 1956 f1 championship • 1956 f1 world championship • 1956 f1 champion
40 Years of Star Trek
The television writer, novelist, and director shared his experiences working with Gene Roddenberry on the original 'Star Trek' series.
star trek • phase 2 • gene roddenberry • david gerrold • original star trek series
The television writer, novelist, and director shared his experiences working with Gene Roddenberry on the original 'Star Trek' series.
star trek • phase 2 • gene roddenberry • david gerrold • original star trek series
A Few Thoughts About Health and Happiness
A cross country trip spawns thoughts about people and health and happiness.
headache • health • aging
A cross country trip spawns thoughts about people and health and happiness.
headache • health • aging
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