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Disabled World Community Newsletter, March 1st, 2010
Information provided by Thomas C. Weiss - Published: 2010-03-02
Disabled World Community Newsletter, March 1st, 2010.
Teaching Organizational Skills
By Michelle Fattig
Using a day planner is one of the most essential coping skills that a student with attentional issues or disorganization struggles can develop; however, it is also a skill that they must practice and develop over time. Actually, using a day planner is not a single skill, but involves a set of skills that can be worked on one-by-one. It's in the car. I haven't gotten to Walmart yet. I just didn't bring it with me today...
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NICHY - National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
By Thomas C. Weiss
NICHY is a center that provides information to America related to disabilities in children and youth, programs and services for infants, children, and youth with disabilities and, ‘No Child Left Behind,’ America’s general education law. The organization also provides information to people in regards to IDEA, America’s special education law, as well as research-based information on effective practices for children with disabilities.
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Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities
By Canadian Red Cross
Inclusive Emergency Preparedness Canada (IEPC) is developing training materials for emergency reception centres and shelter staff and volunteers on how best to assist people with disabilities during an emergency or disaster. Inclusive Emergency Preparedness Canada (IEPC) is developing training materials for emergency reception centres and shelter staff and volunteers on how best to assist people with disabilities during an emergency or disaster. Natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina, the Asian tsunami and other catastrophic events have keenly demonstrated the need for emergency preparedness for government, businesses, households and individuals.
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Opening Ceremony 2010 Winter Paralympics
By 2010 Paralympics
A spectacular opening ceremony will signal the start of 2010 Winter Paralympics for athletes with disabilities. The 2010 Winter Paralympics will be the second time Canada has hosted the Paralympic Games, following the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto.
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Canada's Ambassador for 2010 Paralympic Winter Games
By Canadian Heritage
From March 12 to 21, Whistler and Vancouver will host 1350 athletes and officials from 44 countries at the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games. The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, the Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of State (Sport), and the Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Democratic Reform), today announced that Sam Sullivan will be Canada's Paralympic Ambassador and also announced additional funding for the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games.
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Brain Cancer Survivor to Cycle Across USA
By Brains on Bikes / Entertainment Industry Foundation
Brain Cancer Survivor Will Cycle 4,170 Miles Across USA to Outsmart Disease - Brains on Bikes Raises Funds to Improve Mortality Rate that Hasn't Changed in a Decade. Anne Feeley, a 55-year-old mother and brain cancer survivor, will cycle across the country this spring to raise awareness and money for brain cancer research and support.
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Obesity and Being inactive Poses Arthritis Risk for Women
By Wiley-Blackwell
Obesity and physical inactivity poses arthritis risk, especially for women - Study shows arthritis rates are higher in US compared with Canada. Researchers from the Toronto Western Research Institute noted a higher prevalence of arthritis and arthritis-attributable activity limitations (AAL) in the U.S. versus the Canadian population.
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Biomedical Implants from Metal Foam with Similar Elasticity to Bone
By North Carolina State University
New material mimics bone to create better biomedical implants - A metal foam that has a similar elasticity to bone could mean a new generation of biomedical implants that would avoid bone rejection that often results from more rigid implant materials, such as titanium. Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed the metal foam, which is even lighter than solid aluminum and can be made of 100 percent steel or a combination of steel and aluminum.
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Handy Information and Plans Help Physically Challenged
By Disabled World
Richard Fabend is a 66 year old C6 complete quadriplegic injured over 10 years ago while vacationing in the Virgin Islands. "I was extremely active prior to my injury. I spent much of my time in the out of doors and was a licensed New York State Guide.
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Wolman Disease - Facts and Information
By Thomas C. Weiss
Wolman disease is of a family of disorder referred to as, ‘lipid storage diseases.’ The disorders are caused by a genetically-inherited defect in one or more enzymes involved in lipid metabolism. Wolman disease is a form of rare and inherited condition that involves the breakdown and use of cholesterol and fats in a person's body or, ‘lipid metabolism.’
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Who is Eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits
By Shifrin Newman Smith Inc.
When facing a severe illness or injury, the last thing a person needs is the stress of wondering how the bills will be paid. In the event of long-term illness or injury, lasting at least one year, the Social Security Administration provides disability benefits for eligible candidates to ease the financial burdens of those who are unable to work. Not everyone who is unable to work due to illness or injury is entitled to Social Security disability benefits.
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Improved Booking Experience for Travelers with Disabilities
By Hotels.com
Hotels.com Dramatically Improves Booking Experience for Disabled Travelers - New Search Functionality to Help Users Find Accessible Rooms at More Than 15,000 U.S. Destinations. Hotels.com, the largest provider of lodging worldwide, today announced new site features that help travelers easily search for and reserve hotel rooms online with specific accessibility needs in mind.
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Website Community for Women Over Fifty
By fabover50
Groundbreaking "Fave-Sharing" Website for Fabulous Women Over Fifty Focuses On The Highest Spending But Most Overlooked Demographic. Fab Over Fifty (www.faboverfifty.com) launches as the world's first website where fabulous women over fifty share wisdom and recommendations about beauty, fashion, health, books, restaurants, wine and more like never before.
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Enable America's Outreach Via Facebook and Twitter
By Enable America
Facebook and Twitter Broaden Enable America's Outreach - At Enable America's 2010 Disability Employment Forum, keynote speaker Kathy Martinez of the U.S. Department of Labor said the nation needs to do more to improve employment among people with disabilities. Those who could not attend the event were able to access it through Enable America's social media outreach effort.
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Seniors, Military and Baby Boomers Hurt by Senate Inaction on Medicare
By American Medical Association
Senate Inaction On Medicare Hurts Seniors, Military and Boomers - Drastic 21 percent Medicare physician payment cut will take place on Monday, March 1. A Medicare meltdown now seems certain, as the U.S. Senate has left early for the weekend, abandoning seniors, military families and baby boomers.
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