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Disabled World Community Newsletter, May 15th, 2010
Information provided by Thomas C. Weiss - Published: 2010-05-16
Disabled World Community Newsletter, May 15th, 2010.
Rate of Childhood Peanut Allergies Tripled
By The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Results of a nationwide telephone survey have shown that the rate of peanut allergies in children more than tripled from 1997 to 2008. The data are reported in the May 12 issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Led by Scott H. Sicherer, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, researchers surveyed a total of 5,300 households, representing 13,534 individuals in 2008, a response rate of 42 percent. The survey was previously conducted in 1997 and 2002, with a 52 percent and 67 percent response rate, respectively.
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Camera Mouse - Control Your Mouse Pointer with Head Movements
By Disabled World
Camera Mouse is the result of research at Boston College and Boston University and is a free program that allows you to control the mouse pointer on a Windows computer just by moving your head. Camera Mouse is made for people who are physically disabled but have voluntary control of head movement. Camera Mouse only requires a web cam to use and the software is free.
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Whiff of Local Anesthetic may Replace Dentist Needle
By American Chemical Society
Modern dentistry has eliminated much of the "ouch!" from getting a shot of local anesthetic. Now a new discovery may replace the needle used to give local anesthetic in the dentist's chair for many procedures. Scientists are reporting evidence that a common local anesthetic, when administered to the nose as nose drops or a nasal spray, travels through the main nerve in the face and collects in high concentrations in the teeth, jaw, and structures of the mouth.
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Operation Hand Salute Helps Disabled Veteran Businesses
By AT&T Inc.
AT&T* announced today the launch of Operation Hand Salute (OHS), a new supplier diversity program designed to mentor and develop Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs). The year-long program will match current AT&T suppliers and various industry experts and community leaders with a select group of California DVBEs and help coach and position them towards the next level of success.
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Pennsylvania Begins Implemening Health Care Reform
By Pennsylvania Office of the Governor
Governor Edward G. Rendell today said that Pennsylvania has applied to manage the state's high risk health insurance pool that will be established under the federal health care reform law recently signed by President Obama. The program will help uninsured Pennsylvanians who have pre-existing conditions that have kept them from securing affordable coverage elsewhere.
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Wayland Village Senior Apartments West Baltimore Maryland
By Enterprise
Representatives from federal, state and local government joined Enterprise Homes, Inc. and partners Wayland Baptist Church CDC and Bon Secours Baltimore Health System to break ground for Wayland Village Senior Apartments in West Baltimore. Wayland Village will feature 89 affordable rental apartments for low- and moderate-income seniors and for disabled adults. The new senior building, located one block from the Wayland Baptist Church on Garrison Boulevard, will be designed and built to meet the Enterprise Green Communities Criteria, the first national standard in green affordable housing.
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Dignity for Disability Political Party - Australia
By Disabled World
Dignity for Disability are a human rights based organisation that aims at ensuring representation in Parliament for people with disabilities, in particular. Dignity for disability is a not for profit, incorporated organisation, and has no paid staff. The party is run completely by volunteers, who give their time and efforts freely and with great commitment.
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Show of Support for Kids with Physical Disabilities - Toronto Ontario News
By Easter Seals Ontario
The evening recognized The Honourable Dwight Duncan, Ontario's Minister of Finance, and Don MacKinnon, President of the Power Workers' Union, for being leaders in their communities, in their industries and for their continued support of children and youth with physical disabilities. "We are very proud of tonight's event and could not have done it without the generosity of our many supporters. At the end of the day, the more we raise, the more we can help Easter Seals serve Ontario's kids with physical disabilities," said Duncan Hawthorne, President and CEO of Bruce Power.
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Milliman Indicates Healthcare Costs Increase $1,303 in 2010 for Family of Four
By Milliman, Inc.
Milliman, Inc., one of the premier global consulting and actuarial firms, announced today that average total medical spending for its "typical American family of four" reached $18,074, an increase of $1,303 over last year. The total-dollar increase is the highest in the history of this study. The Milliman Medical Index (MMI) tracks the changes in average yearly healthcare costs when the family of four is covered by an employer-sponsored preferred provider organization (PPO).
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Greater Toledo Aquatic Club Disability Open
By Greater Toledo Aquatic Club
The Greater Toledo Aquatic Club (GTAC) Disability Open, one of the largest paralympic swim meets in North America, celebrates its 7th year of mixing Paralympic Gold Medal athletes with swimmers new to the sport. "The idea was not only to provide a timely paralympic meet for the experienced paralympians' training calendar, but to create a welcoming, no pressure meet for swimmers of all ages and disabilities to try the sport," remarked GTAC Head Coach and Meet Director Keith Kennedy.
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Computers Detect Diabetic Eye Conditions
By University of Iowa - Health Science
People with diabetes have an increased risk of blindness, yet nearly half of the approximately 23 million Americans with diabetes do not get an annual eye exam to detect possible problems. But it appears that cost-effective computerized systems to detect early eye problems related to diabetes can help meet the screening need, University of Iowa analysis shows.
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Tips for Maintaining Your Hearing Aid
By Hearing Direct
Hearing aids and in particular digital hearing aids are sophisticated piece of technology. In spite of their somewhat fragile appearance, these devices will last for many years, provided the right care and maintenance is preserved. Here are our tips for maintain your hearing aid: 1. Switch it off when not in use - This will ensure the battery will last for longer saving you money in the long run. It will also help ensure that the device will have a working battery when needed. When the device is switch on again always perform a basic hearing test based on the particular hearing aid you have...
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AbilityOne and People with Disabilities
By Thomas C. Weiss
The year 1938 found Congress creating a program that enabled agencies servicing people who were blind to sell products to the federal government. By the time the year 1971 rolled around, the original Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act was amended to permit people with additional severe forms of disabilities to benefit as well. The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is the Federal agency that is authorized to administer the AbilityOne Program. The Committee has the responsibility for determining which products and services are suitable to be placed on its Procurement List for the federal government.
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Choosing a Special Needs Excursion
By Special Needs Group
Whatever your level of need, a tour or excursion specifically designed to accommodate travelers with special needs will be easier and more enjoyable. Today, there are more travel agents than ever offering trips and excursions for persons with special needs. These professionals understand your physical limitations, know how to book accessible transportation and can ensure destinations are accessible. How do you find the right travel agent?
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