See original article at Disability Community Newsletter Jan 2009
http://www.disabled-world.com/news/disabilitycommunity/newsletter-jan-2009.php

Disability Community Newsletter Jan 2009
By Thomas C. Weiss

Disabled World's Disability Community Newsletter Jan 1st 2009.

What is an Online Disability Community?
By Disabled World

A Disability Community would be defined as a gathering or meeting place for persons with disabilities. An Online Disability Community would be described as a website where people can interact with one another by chat rooms, discussion areas, and other interactive social networking areas…

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What is an Online Disability Community?

Home Healthcare Costs
By Susan Slobac

The cost of home health care warrants proactive planning and should be weighed against your budget and other anticipated expenses.
For a home health aide to visit just 3 times a week to provide in home care, you may have to pay nearly $18,000 a year…

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Home Healthcare Costs

Cervical (neck) injuries
By James Sameul

Cervical (neck) injuries usually result in four limb paralysis. This is referred to as Tetraplegia or Quadriplegia.
Injuries above the C-4 level may require a ventilator or electrical implant for the person to breathe. This is because the diaphragm is controlled by spinal nerves exiting at the upper level of the neck…

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Cervical (neck) Injuries

Disability Parking Privileges
By Thomas Weiss,M.A.

The freedom to park in places allocated specifically for Persons with Disabilities is a privilege, and in the United States it is regulated according to law. While there are minor variations to the laws between states in America, the laws follow some basic lines…

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Disability Parking Privileges

Medical Records and Privacy
By Tristan Andrews

Medical records are personal matters that most people feel must be kept private. However, little do we know that our medical secrets are harder to conceal from the public eye than we think.
Now, ask yourself how many times have you consulted your family doctor? Have you ever been hospitalized? Have you submitted medical records for the purpose of employment?

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Medical Records and Privacy

Caregivers
By Jari Holland Buck

We come to the work of caregiving without any training on how to be an advocate for our loved one OR how to care for ourselves while we do this. Since this is sacred work, it requires a connection to our self, our loved one, our families and friends, the healthcare community, our Higher Power and the universe.

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Caregivers

Where is the Achilles Tendon?
By Peter Kent

An Achilles tendon is a tendon located at the back of the lower leg and is connected to the heel bone. Achilles tendon rupture occurs when an individual tears the tendon, either partially or completely. Tendon rupture can occur in many instances and is caused by an array of physical activities.

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Where is the Achilles Tendon?

President Elect Barack Obama's Plan to Empower
Persons with Disabilities
By Thomas C. Weiss, M.A.

President Elect Barack Obama, in his outline of actions promised to American’s with Disabilities located on his campaign website*, stated many things that have the potential to enhance the lives of persons with disabilities in our nation. The statement revealed a four-part plan that presents the following focus areas of action, intended to increase access and opportunity for persons with disabilities in America.

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President Barack Obama's Plan to Empower Persons with Disabilities

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