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Life Does Not Treat Me Like Queen Tutt Everyday
My name is Kim. I am a disabled person, a cat lover, an overachiever, a widow, a college graduate, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a stepmom, an aunt and now a writer. It is funny - I forgot to mention I am a human being. I get so caught in playing these different roles that I forget I am a human be
A Basic Self-help guide to Managing Foot Pain
As well as that, additionally, you will need to take time to do some research and learn more about the trouble you're clinically determined to have. If you put some careful commitment into st
Adhd-PI Is The Predominantly Inattentive Subtype Of ADHD - What You Need To Know
If your child is diagnosed with adhd-pi that means that they have Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder Predominantly Inattentive type. There is a good chance that your child is a girl. The reason for this is that ...
Thomas Alva Edison - Deaf and Hearing Impairment
Thomas Alva Edison was 80 percent deaf in one ear and completely deaf in the other. Despite his disability he amassed over 1,000 patents in his lifetime for inventions, which included the incandescent electric light.
Why You Should Consider a Mobility Lift Chair
It's a sad reality, but most people that need a mobility lift chair never get one. The truly sad part is that it's simply due to a lack of knowledge!
What You Should Know About Wheelchair Camber
What You Should Know About Wheelchair Camber Camber is the angle made by the wheels of the chair. It is the angle between the vertical axis of the rear-wheels and the vertical axis of the ...
Computer Access for Disabled People
People with disabilities are often just as able to operate a computer as everyone else. The extent of the person's specific disability will dictate the type of assistive device necessary, with some requiring more intensive help than others. A person with a hearing impairment, for example, may requir
Living Well with an Amputation: Exercise
Learn how to stay physically fit after amputation with tips and tricks designed for amputees.
How to Disable Back Buttons on an Android
Most Android phones have four control buttons below the screen: "Home," Menu," "Back" and "Search." Some phones have these buttons in different orders, or are missing the "Search" button. To disable the "Back" button -- or any other button, for
Basic Types of Wheel Chairs Available in the Market Today
For generations now people with disabilities, particularly those who can't walk because of the disability have been taken advantage of the service wheel chair gives. There are lots of wheel chairs available in the market right now that are used for specific purposes.
How to Troubleshoot a Quantum 600 Wheelchair With No Power
The Quantum 6000 power wheelchair uses a battery-powered motor to provide speed. With use, the battery or motor may wear down and require maintenance. The power module's connectors grow weak and require reconnection. If you have adequate upper-body strength, you can troubleshoot most of the Quantum
The Pacemaker Implantation Surgery
The Pacemaker Implantation surgery is very simple and involves no risk at all. The pacemaker is a small box type device with wires that is implanted near the chest so that the heart can perform its functions properly.
Grants for Purchasing FM Systems
A FM system is a wireless assistive listening device (ALD) that can be used with or in place of a hearing aid. There are a number of grants and financial assistance programs statewide and nationally that will assist anyone who fits the financial and physical criteria for needing a FM...
Voice Problems. What Kind Of Impact It Makes On People Surrounding the Person With The Voice Disorde
Very often, I get the phone calls, (especially from the US), from the husbands or wives of the vocally effected individuals. They inquire about the Non-Surgical Voice Repair on behalf of their loved one and ...
Social Security - 3 Tips to Get Approved Before Your Neighbor
The pool of disability applicants increases by the month--application rates are about 20-30% higher than two years ago--and the number of case workers working on them remains the same. In fact, there are half the disability case workers now as there once were, and over twice the disability or SSI ca
Adult Dyslexia Late Diagnosis: Is There Still Hope?
Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that affects people of all ages. Just as with other disabilities, early detection of the condition and early intervention are beneficial to the person with the disabi
Creating Your Individualized Plan For Disability
If you are living with a serious disability that has left you unable to work and meet your necessary expenses, you understand well the impact of a disability on a person's livelihood. In addition to the cost of your medical needs, a disability can mean living with very limited income until you
Garaventa Stair-Trac Portable Wheelchair Lift
Garaventa Stair-Trac portable wheelchair lift is an excellent accessibility device, which is very popular due to its reliable and durable performance. This lift is of immense assistance to mobility impaired and aged individuals.
Walk in the Water: Aquatic Therapy
Don Mehringer sits slumped in his wheelchair in the lobby at the Bellevue Aquatic Center, his wispy white hair scattered haphazardly over his freckled scalp.A blast of humid, chlorinated air surges in