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Video Clips on Disabilities - Disabled World Videos

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:01:09 PST

The Disabled World Video section features information both for and about people with disabilities. The video clips cover a variety of different subjects, such as sports, assistive technology, health information, instruction of disability topics in classrooms, and much more.

Diminished Proactive Attention in Action Video Game Players

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:59:16 PST

A group of researchers from Iowa State University shows that playing lots of video games has different effects on two types of cognitive activity, proactive and reactive attention.

Mark Dacascos Stars in Veterans Day Film - Only the Brave

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:37:32 PST

Indican Pictures will release the film ONLY THE BRAVE beginning November 10th. It will be available nationwide on DVD in conjunction with the Veterans Day celebration events.

Beaterator Now Available in Stores and Download on PlayStation Network

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 09:42:24 PST

Developed by Rockstar Leeds, Beaterator combines the power of music creation with unparalleled ease-of-use and accessibility for people of all ages and skill levels. Beaterator will be available at retail on UMD and digitally from the PlayStation Network internationally on October 2, 2009.

Interesting Webcams Animals People and Places

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:02:09 PST

Webcam watching can be a lot of fun, and a great time passing hobby. Viewing live cams can take you live to places all over the world that you may never get to see or visit in person, especially if you have health or mobility problems that may prevent you from traveling to far away places.

BOINC Projects to Help Health Science and SETI Projects

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:31:13 PST

BOINC can use the idle time on your computer (when the screen-saver is running) to help cure diseases such as HIV, Parkinson's, arthritis, and breast cancer, study global warming, help SETI search for life on other planets, discover pulsars, and do many other types of scientific research safely, securely, and easily.

Heavy Load Movie Review

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:36:34 PST

The Movie "Heavy Load" documents a year in the life of a middle-aged English punk-garage band, Heavy Load, whose members include three musicians with learning disabilities.

Morgan's Wonderland - A Park for People with Disabilities

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:44:36 PST

Imagine a park designed specifically for children with disabilities and you will have found Morgan's Wonderland! Their entire vision is to create and maintain a park that defines the possibilities of an accessible, fun, and unique recreational experience for people with disabilities.

What do You Want to do Today - Sensory Preferences

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:32:55 PST

It's a common scenario. You're finally able to carve out time for the family to do something fun together, only to have everyone disagree about what that "something fun" should be. The precious family time you so painstakingly eked out from the busy schedule ends up being spent on conflict resolution instead -- not what you originally intended!

Josh Blue - A Comedian with Cerebral Palsy

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:31:05 PST

Josh Blue is an American comedian with cerebral palsy. In addition to guest-starring on Comedy Central's "Mind of Mencia," Blue has been making audiences laugh in top comedy clubs, theaters, colleges campuses and corporate events all over America.

CandoCo Dance Company - Disabled and Non-disabled Dancers

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:29:07 PST

The CandoCo Dance Company, founded in 1991 by Celeste Dandeker and Adam Benjamin, is a contemporary dance company of disabled and non-disabled dancers pushing boundaries to broaden perceptions of what dance truly is.

Videos on Disabilities - Places to Find Disability Videos

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:53:09 PST

Apart from Disabled World's own growing collection of disability video clips there are a number of online sources for those seeking DVD's and Videos relating to disability. Whether you are looking for teaching material for the classroom, or researching a subject related to disability and/or disabilities the chances are you can find exactly what you are looking for online today.

Benefits of Teaching Chess to Children

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:13:27 PST

Teaching chess to children and encouraging them to take up the game seriously is one of the best gifts that as parents and well-wishers we can give to our children. It is not an exaggeration, but a well-researched and proven fact. Students who were taught to play chess as part of their curriculum in their schools performed extraordinarily in comparison with other students who were not playing chess or not exposed to the game in their schools.

Play Yahtzee for Free No Download

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:25:58 PST

According to Hasbro, Yahtzee was invented in 1954 by a Canadian couple, who called it "The Yacht Game" because they played it on their yacht with their friends. Now you too can play Yahtzee online for free.

40th Anniversary of First Manned Moon Landing and Todays New Frontiers

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:46:34 PST

In anticipation of the anniversary of the first moon walk, The Science Coalition asked university researchers across the country to reflect on that event and share their thoughts about the next frontiers in science and what America must do to ensure that these scientific frontiers are reached. While each response is unique and reflective of the background of the respondent, together they make clear that there are many exciting new horizons in science.

Justin Hines Internet Video Message

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:19:48 PST

A new and exclusive interactive online contextual viral video promotion for singer-songwriter JUSTIN HINES Orange/Universal single and video, SAY WHAT YOU WILL, from his new album CHASING SILVER, let's people create a customized video message and insert it into an edited version of the song which can be sent to anyone on the web.

Films Involving Disabilities

Tue, 12 May 2009 10:19:02 PST

The Films Involving Disabilities website presents detailed listings of over three-thousand feature films and documentaries which involve persons with disabilities.

LDA's 2012 Cultural Fund Boosts Training in Theatre, Media and Design

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:03:09 PST

Young Londoners and disabled people are being given the opportunity to develop their skills in the creative industries thanks to funding from the London Development Agency (LDA).

Bike Camp for Kids with Disabilities

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:14:29 PST

The mission of Lose The Training Wheels is to teach individuals with disabilities to ride a conventional two wheel bicycle and become lifelong independent riders. This achievement, in turn, creates a gateway of opportunity, helping them gain assurance and self-reliance in many other aspects of their lives.

Pilots with Disabilities - Disability and Flying Planes

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 21:56:04 PST

There are a number of people who are under the impression that only non-disabled persons can fly aircraft, but nothing is further from the truth. Several years ago, a convention was signed in Chicago between most countries that allows pilots who pass standard fitness and medical criteria to obtain a pilot medical certificate.