http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Fri, 25 May 2012 06:59:58 EST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/sprint.php Communication Sprint pioneers service simplifying wireless communications for individuals with speech disabilities. Fri, 25 May 2012 06:51:14 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/sprint.php http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/art/artwork.php Disability Art Alzheimer's disease is a form of dementia that causes a person to experience issues related to thinking, memory, and behavior. The symptoms a person experiences often times develop slowly and worsen as time passes, eventually becoming severe enough that they interfere with the person's ability to perform daily tasks. Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia, accounting for 50-80% of persons with dementia. Thu, 10 May 2012 12:37:25 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/art/artwork.php http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/community/hardtimes.php Communities and Clubs When family members struggle to make ends meet during difficult economic times, their abilities to assist loved ones with disabilities may be reduced in a number of ways. Sun, 06 May 2012 16:47:38 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/community/hardtimes.php http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/community/afa-cfc.php Communities and Clubs A new, state-based option with the goal of providing home and community-based services in relation to Medicaid-eligible Section 1915 became available on October 1st of 2011. The option is known as the, 'Community First Choice Option,' and states in America that take up this option receive a 6 point increase in federal matching payments (FMAP) for costs associated with the program. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:15:48 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/community/afa-cfc.php http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/art/larry-kirkland.php Disability Art Larry Kirkland is one of the most prolific and sought-after sculptors working today. He has a special attachment to The Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:17:43 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/art/larry-kirkland.php http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/broadcasts/undatables.php Radio and Television 360 Diversity Hopes New Channel 4 Show Will Change Nations View On Disability. Sun, 08 Apr 2012 09:03:55 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/broadcasts/undatables.php http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/captioned.php Communication There are a number of different types of TRS that people can use depending upon the nature of the disability they experience, and whether or not they have some hearing or speech abilities. Sat, 07 Apr 2012 11:38:31 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/captioned.php http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/poetry/christinas-courage.php Disability Poetry Christina's Courage by Richard M. Deets is a piece of poetry relating to disability. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:42:45 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/poetry/christinas-courage.php http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/broadcasts/erick-kaffka.php Radio and Television Exciting Up and Coming actor Erick Kaffka appearing in Untold Stories of the ER on March 14th on the Discovery Health Channel. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:22:43 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/broadcasts/erick-kaffka.php http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/broadcasts/ami-programs.php Radio and Television Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) to celebrate White Cane Week 2012 with compelling line-up of special programming from February 5 to 11. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:27:27 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/broadcasts/ami-programs.php http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/broadcasts/touch.php Radio and Television ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!), a national non-profit organization whose mission is to provide care and treatment to children with autism who cannot access or afford treatment, applauds the FOX network for producing its new television series "Touch." Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:41:35 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/broadcasts/touch.php http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/community/education-site.php Communities and Clubs The Down syndrome Education Online website is one that offers people a very comprehensive and reliable source of updated information and resources. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:15:55 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/community/education-site.php http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/poetry/browning.php Disability Poetry Known for her poetry, letters, love affair and marriage to Robert Browning, Elizabeth Barrett Browning also left a legacy of unanswered questions about her lifelong chronic illness. Now, a Penn State anthropologist, with the aid of her daughter, may have unraveled the mystery. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:33:01 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/poetry/browning.php http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/twitter-life.php Communication Penn researchers probe of social media discussion on cardiac arrest reveals new avenues for public health education. Sun, 13 Nov 2011 13:12:46 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/twitter-life.php http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/cyberbullying.php Communication The following is part one of a three part National Science Foundation series: Bullying in the Age of Social Media. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 13:32:24 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/cyberbullying.php http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/community/netliteracy.php Communities and Clubs Net Literacy works passionately to increase digital literacy and inclusion while giving student volunteers' life and job skills, serving communities in the process. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 10:51:22 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/community/netliteracy.php http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/tobys-story.php Communication World Premiere of Toby's Story a Documentary on Spinal Cord Injury at Irvine Barclay Theatre on November 10th. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:32:49 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/tobys-story.php http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/community/netbuddy.php Communities and Clubs Netbuddy is a website filled with bright ideas and handy tips submitted by people including parents, teachers, care providers, and therapists who have experience with learning disabilities. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:01:22 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/community/netbuddy.php http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/art/art-exhibit.php Disability Art Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities Presents Art Exhibit in Honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:41:25 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/art/art-exhibit.php http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/broadcasts/disability-access-news.php Radio and Television The Father of sons with Autism is trying to make a difference on the airwaves for all people with Disabilities. 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