http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:04:10 EST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/ireland/policy-changes.php Ireland Disability News A new study has identified significant gaps in public policy and service delivery for people with disabilities in Northern Ireland. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:55:14 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/ireland/policy-changes.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/adustment.php USA Disability News Veterans, their families, and survivors receiving benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs saw a 3.6 percent increase in their compensation and pension benefits beginning January 1. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:00:32 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/adustment.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/saskatchewan/doctors-nurses.php Saskatchewan The Canadian Harper Government and Saskatchewan Partner to Bring More Doctors and Nurses to Province. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:50:26 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/saskatchewan/doctors-nurses.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/disabilitycommunity/newsletters.php Disability Newsletters Many disability organizations publish online newsletters, or magazines, often e-mailed to subscribers. This is a list of newsletters regarding disability issues and news that can be read online or subscribed to via email. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:28:53 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/disabilitycommunity/newsletters.php http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/pharmaceutical/marijuana/compassion.php Medical Marijuana New Group of True Compassion Supporters Help Disabled with Medical Cannabis Cultivation - Rhode Island non-profit Sensi Organic Solutions empowers low-income disability patients with free growing equipment. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:10:35 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/pharmaceutical/marijuana/compassion.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/pressreleases/family-focus.php Press Releases Focusing on family helps mothers of technology-dependent children function. Normal everyday life for parents requires organization. Parents of children who require ventilators, oxygen, IVs and other tools to live, those day-to-day tasks can be time-consuming, difficult and stressful on the family. Sun, 08 Jan 2012 14:43:56 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/pressreleases/family-focus.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/pressreleases/562948.php Press Releases St. Louis Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired is very pleased to announce it has been selected to participate in the "Year of Making a Difference" program presented by Gallop, a major law firm headquartered in St. Louis. Sun, 08 Jan 2012 11:39:07 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/pressreleases/562948.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/change.php Veterans News Congress is contemplating changing the structure of military benefits, which would result in veterans paying more towards their coverage. How might these changes affect you? Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:28:57 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/change.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/spain.php UK Disability News A team of researchers have for the first time estimated the cost and impact of disabilities on the finances of disabled people. According to data, 90% of the population with a serious disability in Spain is in a state of moderate poverty and 56% lives in a state of extreme poverty. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:20:05 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/spain.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/tasmania/disability-legislation.php Tasmania New legislation to recognise and honour the rights of people living with disability will take effect in Tasmania from today. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:29:04 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/tasmania/disability-legislation.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/battle.php Veterans News Troops Returning From Iraq Face New Battle at Home - Military Divorce Rate Rises 42 Percent During One of Country's Longest Wars. Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:45:18 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/battle.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/iowa/aurelia.php Iowa Town Council in Iowa Forces Disabled Veteran & Retired Police Officer to Relinquish Service Dog - Legal action being pursued against City of Aurelia. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:39:29 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/iowa/aurelia.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/idaho/utilities.php Idaho Holiday Season Finds Older Idahoans Struggling With Utility Bills - 2 New AARP Reports Highlight Issue - As 40% of States' 50+ Struggling to Pay Bills, Idaho Public Utilities Commission Considers Utility Rate Hikes. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:05:31 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/idaho/utilities.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/research/fabry-disease.php Medical Research A research team led by biochemist Scott Garman at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has discovered a key interaction at the heart of a promising new treatment for a rare childhood metabolic disorder known as Fabry disease. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:58:06 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/research/fabry-disease.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/pressreleases/record.php Press Releases In conjunction with the support of a record number of participating corporate partners and social service organizations, Enable America is proud to report that 2011 resulted in more programs to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities than in any previous year of the non-profit's history. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:34:59 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/pressreleases/record.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/restricted-access.php Michigan Michigan Seniors and Disabled Population Face Restricted Access to Power Wheelchairs Unless Congress Stops New Medicare Program. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:40:23 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/restricted-access.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/offbeat/santa-sleigh.php Strange Offbeat News Santa should share Rudolf's snack of carrots and celery sticks rather than brandy and mince pies and swap his reindeer for a bike or walk, says a public health expert in the Christmas issue published on bmj.com. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:56:58 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/offbeat/santa-sleigh.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/disabilitycommunity/12-15-2011.php Disability Newsletters Disabled World Community Newsletter - December 16th, 2011 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:35:10 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/disabilitycommunity/12-15-2011.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/warm-home.php UK Disability News Cold weather triggers first payments to most vulnerable - As freezing temperatures hit Britain, the first Cold Weather Payments of this winter have been triggered in Aviemore, Braemar and Loch Glascarnoch. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:43:56 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/warm-home.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/pressreleases/bmo-rdsp.php Press Releases First bank to introduce RDSP recommends lifetime contribution limit increase to $500,000 - BMO Financial Group today provided its comments and recommendations to the Government of Canada’s review of the Registered Disability Savings Plan. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:36:54 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/pressreleases/bmo-rdsp.php