http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:00:03 PST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/braille-literacy.php Disability Awareness Once again, Santa has enlisted the help of the elves at the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Jernigan Institute to get Braille letters out to hundreds of blind boys and girls this Christmas season. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:53:48 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/braille-literacy.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/disabled-veteran-employment-mentoring.php Disability Awareness Enable America is a non-profit working to improve employment opportunities for all people with disabilities. In November, in conjunction with Veterans Day, it will focus efforts on providing employment mentoring to those with service-related disabilities. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:26:22 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/disabled-veteran-employment-mentoring.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/obama-employment-month.php Disability Awareness Fair access to employment is a fundamental right of every American, including the 54 million people in this country living with disabilities. A job can provide financial stability, help maximize our potential, and allow us to achieve our dreams. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:06:08 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/obama-employment-month.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/world-osteoporosis-day.php Disability Awareness Speaking in Rome, Italy today on the occasion of World Osteoporosis Day, International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) CEO Patrice McKenney called for individuals and governments around the globe to join the fight against osteoporosis. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:41:18 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/world-osteoporosis-day.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/mrsa-awareness.php Disability Awareness Chicago-based MRSA Survivors Network calls for action and is pushing international health organizations, the Centers for Disease Control, governments and state health departments to declare MRSA an epidemic and pandemic. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:23:15 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/mrsa-awareness.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/world-sight-day.php Disability Awareness World Sight Day is coordinated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) under the global initiative of VISION 2020. This year, the theme for World Sight Day is Gender and Eye Health. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:54:54 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/world-sight-day.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/statement-disability-employment-awareness.php Disability Awareness U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today issued the following statement in support of President Obama's proclamation of October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:21:11 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/statement-disability-employment-awareness.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/2009-awareness-dates.php Disability Awareness List of disability and health awareness dates by day week and month to stimulate awareness of health risks and disease prevention. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:26:01 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/2009-awareness-dates.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/bullying-prevention-awareness.php Disability Awareness As part of PACER Center's fourth annual National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week, Oct. 4-10, 2009, Disney star and music sensation Demi Lovato has released three important public service announcements (PSAs) urging teens to join the movement against bullying. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:46:18 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/bullying-prevention-awareness.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/breast-cancer-awareness-october.php Disability Awareness With the support of generous corporate partners, the Canadian Cancer Society is leading the fight against breast cancer. This October, the Society will raise funds and public awareness for breast cancer in partnership with companies across Canada. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:23:56 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/breast-cancer-awareness-october.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/disability-mentoring-day.php Disability Awareness Enable America, the non-profit devoted to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, is supporting and encouraging all businesses to participate in Disability Mentoring Day, held each October. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 08:31:02 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/disability-mentoring-day.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/ncd-disabilities.php Disability Awareness The National Council on Disability (NCD) has submitted a report concerning Effective Emergency Management and People with Disabilities to President Obama, suggesting improvements for communities and people with disabilities. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:45:21 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/ncd-disabilities.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/community-choice-act-disability.php Disability Awareness Federal law in America only requires that individual States in this nation cover nursing home care in relation to their Medicaid programs, much to the dismay of many people with disabilities. There are no requirements that States provide people with disabilities who receive Medicaid and are eligible with home and community-based care services. The Community Choice Act requires that every Medicaid eligible person with disabilities, as well as older Americans, have a choice between receiving care in their homes or in an institution. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:36:01 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/community-choice-act-disability.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/sheltering-arms.php Disability Awareness An upcoming documentary from Sheltering Arms is just one way Central Virginia's premier physical rehabilitation healthcare provider is marking the 2009 National Rehabilitation Awareness Week. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:53:42 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/sheltering-arms.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/altitude-award.php Disability Awareness American Airlines and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) are pleased to announce the creation of the "Altitude Award", honoring the best U.S. television commercials featuring authentic depictions of people with disabilities. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:31:53 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/altitude-award.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/car-show-awareness.php Disability Awareness Hundreds of spectators had a blast admiring well over one hundred show cars decked out in stunning details and shining like a noonday sun at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara, July 25th. There were muscle cars with engine parts poking up above their hoods and every inch of engine compartment in use. There were classic cars which brought back many a wonderful memory for those of us old enough to remember playing in those cars. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:10:08 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/car-show-awareness.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/dad-2009.php Disability Awareness The Northwest Disability Awareness Day (DAD) for the year 2009 will be held on Sunday, July 12th, in Warrington in the United Kingdom. The event is Europe's biggest volunteer-led, pan-disability exhibition supporting Sports, Arts, and both children’s and family entertainment. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:58:31 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/dad-2009.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/brain-canada.php Disability Awareness Brain injuries are the number one killer and disabler of people under the age of 45 in Canada. These injuries are a common occurrence, with more than 50,000 Canadians a year sustaining a brain injury, according to the Brain Injury Association of Canada (BIAC). Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:54:36 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/brain-canada.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/paralysis-community-map.php Disability Awareness The Paralysis Community Map shows the world the faces of the paralysis community and raises awareness to help find a cure. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:56:35 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/paralysis-community-map.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/child-abuse-disabilities.php Disability Awareness The National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect (NCCAN) released a study regarding the abuse of children with disabilities. This first national effort to determine the incidence of abuse among this population found that children with disabilities are abused at approximately twice the rate of children without disabilities. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:35:23 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/child-abuse-disabilities.php