http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:41:16 PST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/graves-rituximab.php Autoimmune Diseases Study shows that rituximab, used for other autoimmune disease, is effective after steroids fail. A small group of patients with severe Graves eye disease experienced rapid improvement of their symptoms - and improved vision - following treatment with the drug rituximab. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:34:36 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/graves-rituximab.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/offbeat/baby-accent.php Strange Offbeat News In this study, the scientists compared recordings of 30 French and 30 German infants aged between two and five days old. While the French newborns more frequently produced rising crying tones, German babies cried with falling intonation. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:05:43 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/offbeat/baby-accent.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/insurance/attorney-disability-insurance.php Disability Insurance Attorney Disability Insurance LLC recently launched its new website, which offers free disability insurance quote comparisons of the industry's leading carriers to attorneys and law students in all fifty states. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:41:09 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/insurance/attorney-disability-insurance.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/employment/hiring-people-with-disabilities.php Disability Employment Job prospects for Ontarians living with a disability are taking another step forward today as more than 150 Toronto businesses and 300 delegates gather to address issues related to hiring people with disabilities. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:37:31 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/employment/hiring-people-with-disabilities.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/employment/canada-employment-program.php Disability Employment Local community organizations will be able to help people with disabilities develop the skills they need to make the transition to the labour market thanks to support from the Government of Canada. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:36:57 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/employment/canada-employment-program.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/event-for-veterans.php November 2009 Events On November 14 from 9 AM - 2:30 PM professionals and community agencies will be available at the American Legion Newport Harbor Post 291 to offer a free lunch, support and services to Orange County Veterans and their families. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:35:16 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/event-for-veterans.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ankylosing-spondylitis.php Autoimmune Diseases Information on Ankylosing Spondylitis a chronic inflammatory arthritis and autoimmune disease affecting spinal joints and causing eventual fusion of the spine. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:33:56 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/ankylosing-spondylitis.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/spinal/sci-vitamin-b3.php Spinal Cord Injury Substances naturally produced by the human body may one day help prevent paralysis following a spinal cord injury, according to researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College. A recent $2.5 million grant from the New York State Spinal Cord Injury Research Board will fund their research investigating this possibility. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:35:59 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/spinal/sci-vitamin-b3.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/segways-veterans.php Veterans News Through a unique pilot project, Wounded Warriors.ca is pleased to announce the presentation of Segway Personal Transporters to seven Canadian Forces members who were wounded overseas. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:30:03 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/segways-veterans.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/recycling-event.php November 2009 Events Friends of Disabled Adults and Children, Too! (FODAC) is proud to be an organizational sponsor of the southeast Abilities Expo which will be held THIS Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 6-8, at the Cobb Galleria Convention Center in Marietta, GA. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:23:26 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/events/november2009/recycling-event.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/dermatology/skin/psoriasis/psoriasis-disability.php Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Psoriasis is a real disability that affects approximately one million Canadians. A recent Canadian survey found that the causes and effects of this chronic, recurrent skin disorder are often misunderstood - and the result of these misperceptions can leave a lasting negative impact on those who suffer from this debilitating immune system disease. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:02:26 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/dermatology/skin/psoriasis/psoriasis-disability.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/cancer/leukemia/stem-cells-advanced-leukemia.php Leukemia For the first time, researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have reported the use of a radiolabeled antibody to deliver targeted doses of radiation, followed by a stem cell transplant, to successfully treat a group of leukemia and pre-leukemia patients for whom there previously had been no other curative treatment options. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:03:41 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/cancer/leukemia/stem-cells-advanced-leukemia.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/autism-consortium-symposium.php Autism Autism Consortium symposium draws record number of researchers, advocates, parents for autism update. The Autism Consortium, an innovative collaboration of researchers, clinicians, funders and families dedicated to catalyzing research and enhancing clinical care for autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), held its fourth annual symposium on October 28th, 2009, at Harvard Medical School in Boston. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:59:10 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/autism-consortium-symposium.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/insurance/uninsured-children.php Disability Insurance HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today called on states and communities to join with HHS to redouble efforts to find and enroll the 5 million children who are currently eligible for Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), but are not yet covered. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:51:57 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/insurance/uninsured-children.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/craigslist-founder-veterans.php Veterans News Craig Newmark, the founder of "craigslist" and a well-known technology visionary, has agreed to serve on the blue-ribbon panel of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that will review and evaluate ideas to improve disability claims processing times and provide greater transparency to Veterans. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:38:37 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/craigslist-founder-veterans.php http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/rehabilitation/rehab-products-services.php Rehabilitation and Hospitals Children and adults who have complex rehab needs are scattered throughout the nation. Although leading researchers are trying to find a cure for the severe physical disabilities that plague such patients, they need help living their daily lives now. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:33:28 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/rehabilitation/rehab-products-services.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/gi-Bill-education-benefits.php Disability Education Earlier this year the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill went into effect, changing and expanding the education benefits available to veterans who have served since September 10, 2001. As Veteran's Day approaches, U.S. News University Directory encourages those who qualify to take advantage of this program - none are more worthy of an opportunity to achieve the American dream. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:23:47 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/gi-Bill-education-benefits.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/publications/anthrax-vaccine.php Books and Publications The Human Anthrax Vaccine Program must be stopped. Scott Miller and Company has completed the feature film "A Call to Arms:2009 Edition" and the one-hour television documentary "Fatal Immunity: The Human Anthrax Vaccine Story" to inform the public about the clear and present danger of top secret government science turned into for-profit human anthrax vaccines with no accountability to its victims. It is available for world-wide licensing by motion picture and television distributors and exhibitors. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:45:54 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/publications/anthrax-vaccine.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/seniors/walking-disability-seniors.php Seniors News Recovery Act Funds Support Large-Scale Clinical Trial to Test Specific Exercise Program. The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, today announced the award of $29.5 million in grant support over the next two years to determine whether a specific physical activity program can stave off disability in older people. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:41:03 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/seniors/walking-disability-seniors.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/employment/apse-employment.php Disability Employment The APSE is a national non-profit membership organization that was founded in 1988 under the name, "Association for Persons in Supported Employment." The organization is now simply known as the, "APSE," and is the only national organization in America that has an exclusive focus on integrated employment and career advancement opportunities for people with disabilities. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:39:41 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/employment/apse-employment.php