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Disabled World Community Newsletter September 15th, 2010
Information provided by Thomas C. Weiss - Published: 2010-09-16
Disabled World Community Newsletter September 15th, 2010.
The second edition of the September 2010 Disabled World Newsletter provides a roundup of just some of the recent disability news, articles, and press releases covered on DW over the last two weeks.
Federal Poverty Guidelines Leave State's Seniors Destitute
By University of California - Los Angeles
Californians lead national trend to reassess seniors economic needs; new data to be released today at state Capitol.Data and research on what it really takes for seniors to make ends meet in each of California's 58 counties will be released today at the state Capitol in Sacramento.
Read more... Federal Poverty Guidelines Leave State's Seniors Destitute
Molecule Identified that Increases Survival of Stomach Cancer Patients
By Elhuyar Fundazioa
"The high presence of microRNA 451 enhances the response to treatment with chemo-radiotherapy and increases the survival of patients with stomach cancer”, explained Dr. Jesús García-Foncillas, chief researcher of the Pharmacogenomics Laboratory at the Applied Medical Research Centre (CIMA) and Director of Oncology at the University Hospital of Navarra. This was one of the results presented at the IV Congress of the Spanish Society for Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomic, recently held at CIMA.
Read more... Molecule Identified that Increases Survival of Stomach Cancer Patients
Amputee Bike Rider Kurt Yaeger
A short clip showcasing a few clips of the amputee BMX rider Kurt Yaeger. Kurt has also just finished shooting three flims, War Flowers (with Christina Ricci), Camel Spiders (with Brian Krause) and Tenderloin. Kurt is also on the disability board of SAG and AFTRA called PWD (performers with disabilities). The film Tenderloin needs several thousand people to que the film before they will release it. Help show the networks and the studios disabled actors can bring in audiences.
View Video... Amputee Bike Rider Kurt Yaeger
HR 3101 Bill Information Video
In this video clip of TDI's first vlog sponsored by Hamilton Relay, Executive Director Claude Stout talks about the "21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009", also known as H.R. 3101. H.R. 3101 ensures individuals with disabilities have access to emerging Internet Protocol-based communication and video programming technologies in the 21st Century. To learn more about COAT and sign a petition supporting H.R. 3101.
View Video... HR 3101 Bill Information Video
Silent Majority of Doctors Speak Out on ObamaCare, Challenge AMA
By Physicians Against ObamaCare
"We are witnessing an ever-increasing chorus of Americans - from think tanks to tea partiers to accountants - who are decrying the underhanded tactics" used to get the legislation passed, including the exploitation of the AMA's claim to speak for doctors. If the AMA had done its job of representing its constituents, the American people and Congress would have known what doctors really thought about ObamaCare before the final vote was taken.
Read more... Silent Majority of Doctors Speak Out on ObamaCare, Challenge AMA
St. Louis Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired Teams with Lighthouse
By St. Louis Society for the Blind
The St. Louis Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Lighthouse for the Blind-St. Louis have joined forces to implement a program to increase low vision in-home services to individuals and families in the greater St. Louis region. Society President David Ekin, ACSW, LCSW, says, “This is a productive example of community non-profit organizations collaborating to share resources to expand low-vision services without duplication or redundancy to better serve the needs of visually impaired people in our region.
Read more... St. Louis Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired Teams with Lighthouse
Health Reform Fails the Disadvantaged
By Springer
A new study looking at the effects of the 2006 Massachusetts Health Reform on access to care, health status and ethnic and socioeconomic disparities in healthcare, shows that the legislation has led to improvements in insurance coverage as well as a decline in financial barriers to care. However, to date, it has not increased people’s access to a personal physician or improved their self-rated health. Neither has it reduced healthcare inequalities between ethnic or income groups.
Read more... Health Reform Fails the Disadvantaged
Disability Champions Honoured at Queensland State Awards
By Queensland Disability News
Disability Services Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk presented Disability Action Week Awards to individuals and organisations from across the state as part of 2010 celebrations.Ms. Palaszczuk said the awards were for individuals and organisations making a real difference to the quality of lives of Queenslanders with a disability and their families and carers.
Read more... Disability Champions Honoured at Queensland State Awards
Funding Boost for Parkinson's NSW
By Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care
The funding – announced today by Deputy Premier and Minister for Health Carmel Tebbutt and Minister for Ageing and Disability Services Peter Primrose – will be provided over three years and support a range of activities including ‘Parkinson's Awareness Week'. “Parkinson's disease is the second most common degenerative neurological condition after Alzheimer's, with some 80,000 Australians currently diagnosed with the condition,” Ms Tebbutt said.
Read more... Funding Boost for Parkinson's NSW
Alberta Workers Still Fighting for Rights
By Alberta Federation of Labour
While Albertans enjoy this Labour Day weekend, recent news reports reveal there is still much to be done to protect vulnerable workers in the province. "The Alberta government has once again missed an opportunity to save lives and prevent injuries to workers with its watered-down website on employer safety records," says Gil McGowan, president of the Alberta Federation of Labour, which represents 140,000 workers.
Read more... Alberta Workers Still Fighting for Rights
Ontario a Step Closer to Creating Accessibility for All
By Ronny Wiskin
reating accessible environments for people is becoming more than a priority, it's becoming an obligation. As a population we are ageing rapidly and in large numbers, while seeking ways to remain independent. Both those living with a disability and those who are faced with the challenges of ageing that desire and are able to lead an independent lifestyle make up roughly 25% of Canada’s population. Add to this the fact that only seven percent of Canadian senior’s will move into a long term care facility leaves 93% living alone own or with family and friends.
Read more... Ontario a Step Closer to Creating Accessibility for All
Deaf Teenagers Visit Number 10 Downing Street
By The Ear Foundation
The 15 teenagers, aged between 11 to 15 years old, had two days of jam packed fun starting with a trip down to London on the train. They enjoyed a ride on the London Eye, a tour around the Sea Life Aquarium and a bus ride to Covent Garden to watch street performer, followed by a meal out in Trafalgar Square. The next day was spent enjoying a film making workshop when the teenagers were given the opportunity to make their own DVD, involving filming, learning scripts, acting and directing.
Read more... Deaf Teenagers Visit Number 10 Downing Street
Questions on Accessibility for UK TfL and Rail Operators
By U.K. Disability News
The Assembly’s Transport Committee will tomorrow question Transport for London ( TfL ) and Network Rail about the accessibility of London’s bus, Underground and rail networks, and how they are working to address problems faced by people with reduced mobility. The Committee is examining the experience of people with reduced mobility on public transport across the capital. How successful are current measures? What more could be done to make using the network easier for people who face challenges – including people with disabilities, older people, and parents with buggies?
Read more... Questions on Accessibility for UK TfL and Rail Operators
China PharmaHub Introduces a Magic Bullet Liver Cancer Therapy
By China PharmaHub Corp.
China PharmaHub Corp. ("PharmaHub"), which has recently merged with World Wide Relics (OTC Bulletin Board: WRLC) which has changed its name to China PharmaHub Corp, and is in the process of obtaining approval from FINRA to trade under its new name with a new symbol, announced today that it has signed an Exclusive Distribution Agreement ("Agreement") with a world leader in precision glass technology which can be utilized to manufacture high precision radioactive glass spheres that emit alpha, beta or gamma radiation, either individually or in combination, for the treatment of malignant tumors of the liver.
Read more... China PharmaHub Introduces a Magic Bullet Liver Cancer Therapy
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