http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:27:50 EST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/child-dcd.php Psychological Disorders Diagnosing Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) - Difficulty copying from the board in class? It could be Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:12:20 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/child-dcd.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/apps/special-needs-apps.php Disability and Health Apps Making the transition from high school to college can be a challenge for any student, but for students with special needs, it can be like waking up and finding yourself on another planet. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:09:43 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/apps/special-needs-apps.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/eating-disorders/orthorexia.php Eating Disorder Types Orthorexia Nervosa is a term used to describe an obsession with a healthy food or foods which has a moral value attached to it. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:15:07 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/eating-disorders/orthorexia.php http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/pharmaceutical/addiction/pain-killer.php Drug Addiction Prescription and over the counter painkillers are found in relatively every household and they are used for a variety of ailments and injuries. However, despite the widespread popularity of many painkillers, they also come with a variety of dangers. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:57:56 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/pharmaceutical/addiction/pain-killer.php 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/medical/pharmaceutical/aspirin-warfarin.php Pharmaceutical In the largest and longest head-to-head comparison of two anti-clotting medications, warfarin was similar to aspirin in preventing deaths and strokes in patients with heart failure with normal heart rhythm. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:36:50 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/pharmaceutical/aspirin-warfarin.php http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/broadcasts/ami-programs.php Radio and Television Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) to celebrate White Cane Week 2012 with compelling line-up of special programming from February 5 to 11. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:27:27 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/broadcasts/ami-programs.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/class-vote.php Carers Guides & Services House Vote to Repeal CLASS Shows Congress is Out of Touch with the Struggles of Middle-Class Americans - Vote Ignores the Long-Term Care Needs of Millions of Seniors, Families, and Caregivers. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:03:55 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/class-vote.php http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/morgellons.php Editorials Some people disagree with a psychological conceptualization of Morgellon's Disease and strongly believe it is a distinct form of medical condition. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:19:52 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/morgellons.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/intolerance-allergies/peanut-butter.php Food Allergy - Intolerance National Peanut Butter Day is No Picnic for Kids with Peanut Allergies, But Educating Our Kids About Food Allergies Can Be - With over six million children in the US now facing peanut and other food allergies, food allergy education in schools is a must. Author Sue Ganz-Schmitt strives to help with the release of her children's book The Princess and the Peanut. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:27:39 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/intolerance-allergies/peanut-butter.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/sleepdisorders/sleepapnea/obstructive.php Sleep Apnea United States military veterans now have the option to use Provent Sleep Apnea Therapy, a small, non-invasive nasal device for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:49:21 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/sleepdisorders/sleepapnea/obstructive.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/computer/ipad-tv.php Assistive Computer Devices Information on cables you can use to connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to your Television set or projector Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:27:17 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/computer/ipad-tv.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/children/unicef.php Child Disability Information In conflict and crisis, children with disabilities must not be forgotten - Children with disabilities must not be forgotten during crises and conflict, UNICEF said at an international conference. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:59:40 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/children/unicef.php http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/broadcasts/touch.php Radio and Television ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!), a national non-profit organization whose mission is to provide care and treatment to children with autism who cannot access or afford treatment, applauds the FOX network for producing its new television series "Touch." Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:41:35 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/communication/broadcasts/touch.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/brain/thoughts.php The Human Brain Scientists decode brain waves to eavesdrop on what we hear - Success opens door to hearing imagined conversations of paralyzed patients. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:22:30 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/brain/thoughts.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/spinal/backpain/bad-back.php Back Pain & Disk Treatment People who retire early due to back problems face long-term financial disadvantage. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:32:00 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/spinal/backpain/bad-back.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/pain/metabolomics.php Pain - Acute and Chronic Scripps Research scientists provide new understanding of chronic pain - Findings suggest new target for drug development. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:03:59 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/pain/metabolomics.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/vision/starbursts.php Vision Disability How Long Do Starbursts and Halos Last After LASIK Surgery? Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:41:06 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/vision/starbursts.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/ada/amendments-act.php American Disability Act ADA Department of Education Issues ADA Amendments Act Dear Colleague Letter to Provide Guidance Under Amended Legal Standards - The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has issued a Dear Colleague letter concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:21:20 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/ada/amendments-act.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