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Wildlife Rehabilitation and Refuges

Learning about AT!
A summary of courses and workshops in assistive technology
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An Untapped Goldmine - Employees with Disabilities
Employers: Don't lose out on a valuable labor pool. Ideas and resources for making low-cost accommodations for qualified workers with disabilities
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Rescuing the Wild Things
Sometimes a wildscaper needs to help wild animals find new homes -- but how do you find out who can help you move the animals? A few answers gained from some very unusual questions.
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Tales from the West Texas Dust
Part IV of an interview with Randy Williamson.
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When Wild Things Come to Visit
What I learned about raising a white-tailed deer fawn. That basically, we shouldn't.
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Documents: the 504 Plan
What is a 504 Plan? Do you need one? How is it different from an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)? These are important question if your child has a disability.
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Penguins And Oil in South America
Migrating penguins are routinely oiled by spills and illegal ballast dumping. The Magellanic Penguin Project and The Penguin Network are working together to protect them.
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Wii-hab
Welcome to rehab. Grab your video game controller and let's get started.
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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.
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Injured MLB Players
After injuries, many major league baseball players will continue their recovery by working out with minor league teams.
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Wildlife and Gardens - Part 7
Gardening in Shade - Wildlife and Gardens - Part 7- Coping With Wildlife
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Your Employment Rights Under The Americans With Disabilities Act
A short course in your rights and responsibilities regarding employment under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
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AmaZOOnico - A Special "Zoo" in the Rainforest
An inexpensive, worthwhile jungle excursion definitely involves a visit to AmaZOOnico in Ecuador's rainforest. It is a special jungle zoo rehabilitating local wildlife.
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Benefits of Walking Poles
Increase the health benefits of a daily walk by adding this simple piece of equipment.
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Core Muscle Training
The core, or abdominal wall musculature, is the bridge between the torso and the lower body. A strong core is a key to prevention of both injuries and back pain.
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Help a Bird of Prey for Christmas
Birders appreciate Christmas gifts that help the birds. Wings of Wonder, a non-profit charitable organization in Michigan, is all about helping raptors.
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MOm Cares for Monk Seals in Greece
Researchers in Greece realized that the critically endangered Mediterranean monk seal needed more than just studying if the species was to survive.
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US Ices Assets for LTTE Helper
The US has decided to freeze assets of a group it says helps a Sri Lankan terrorist group purchase weapons and wage a bloody insurgency.
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The level of punishment must strike a balance.
Special guest author Evan Spencer (saves my but again - sorry family emergency) ... With this look at the multiple methods of correctional system punishment. An intriguing and thought provoking read.
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ASTHMA
Running with Asthma
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Running Camp .
Running Camp
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Training For A Marathon? This May Help.
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Trailside Museum of Natural History
The Trailside Museum of Natural History in River Forest, Illinois is a nature education center within the Forest Preserve District of Cook County.
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NOW YOU SEE IT - NOW YOU MAY NOT
Childhood Blindness
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The "IDEA" of Assistive Technology
Students' rights to assistive technology under special education law.
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Alcohol Abuse Inpatient Treatment
Some recovering alcoholics require inpatient treatment, which can be obtained from medical detoxification programs, therapeutic communities, and halfway houses.
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Home Treatment for Sprained Ankles
Ankle sprains are among the most common injuries. Find out which natural remedies and home treatments can help the healing process and ease discomfort.
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How You Can Fight Heart Disease
A new diagnosis of heart disease can make patients feel depressed and helpless. But there is much that people can do immediately to take back control of their health.
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Inti Wara Yassi, Bolivia
This almost-free volunteer vacation opportunity offers the chance to help rehabilitate abused animals at the Parque Machia refuge in Villa Tunari, Bolivia.
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TBI Statistics
How prevalent are Traumatic Brain Injuries? There are 1 million incidences of head injury per year nationally. 50,000 to 110,000 people suffer severe disability.
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Schizophrenia: Youth's Greatest Disabler - Part 8
Part 8 in a series on Schizophrenia
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Surfing the Internet

A Wildlife Conservation Christmas
The celebration doesn't have to stop when the holidays are over. Some wildlife friendly ideas to help the environment and keep Christmas all year long.
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Bikram Yoga, Pros and Cons
New to yoga? Not sure where to start? For some, Bikram yoga is the ideal practice, but others claim it's the "anti-yoga" yoga.
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Indonesia’s Endangered Orangutan
Orangutans threatened by palm oil plantations, habitat loss from logging and mining. Females killed and eaten and babies taken for pet trade. Reforestation may save them.
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Mild Brain Injury and Depression
Trauma to the brain results in many mood and behavior problems. Depression is frequently cited after a mild head injury due to frustration and loss of self esteem.
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Schizophrenia: Youth's Greatest Disabler - Part 7
Part 7 in a series on Schizophrenia
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The Sporting Life

School Violence
A look at the recent school violence in America and an idea for a larger scale solution.
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The War on Drugs
An analysis of how the Constitution and judicial discretion conflict with Congressional politics over the idea of mandatory minimums and the war on drugs.
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Kendra Goes For The Bomb
Earlier this year, Florida State quarterback Dan Kendra injured his knee in a scrimmage game. But that's nothing compared to his latest escapade.
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The Fear of God
Review of the Science Fiction novel <I>The Fear of God</I>, by B.A. Chepaitis
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A Sporting Effort
Warmer weather is here across much of the country. Spring is the perfect time to get outside and get active. So join a team , have some fun and get healthier.
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American League West up for grabs
Any of four teams -- the Los Angeles Angels, Texas Rangers, Oakland A's or Seattle Mariners -- could win Major League Baseball's American League West division.
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Poaching Increases in India
Between late March and the end of April 2007, three of India's top wildlife reserves have been heavily hit by poachers, losing endangered rhinoceros, tiger and lion.
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Sports With A Disability
Wheelchair Sports, USA and similar programs address the needs of those athletes often overlooked in school and community recreational programs.
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Tales from the West Texas Dust
Part II of an interview with Randy Williamson.
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The Brain That Changes Itself
A review of Norman Doidge's collection of observations about neuroplasticity.
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Ways to Support our Troops
With Memorial Day just two weeks away, it is easy to remember our troops in Iraq and all over the world who are there trying to make the world a better place.
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