Disability Blogs: Stories and Writings Regarding Disabilities Document List
Updated/Revised Date : 2020-01-05
Author : Disabled World - Contact: (www.disabled-world.com)
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List of Blogs - Writings - Stories Publications:
1 : Living with a Sibling and Her disABILITY
Kathleen M. Cleaver writes on the positive and negative effects that a sibling with a disability has on a family and the siblings themselves.
2 : How the Politicization of Covid 19 Affects People with Disabilities
Article by Kathleen M. Cleaver regarding Covid-19 effects on health and the disability community.
3 : Hidden Grief Part 2: Grandparents
This is the second part of Hidden Grief by Kathleen M. Cleaver, the parent of Tricia who has multiple disabilities caused by hypoxia during the birth process.
4 : Hidden Grief by Kathleen M. Cleaver
Article by Kathleen M. Cleaver, the parent of Tricia who has multiple disabilities caused by hypoxia during the birth process.
5 : What 2020 Taught Me About Disability in the UK
Paul Dodenhoff reports on how the current COVID-19 global pandemic has further highlighted people with disabilities are still actively discriminated against.
6 : Stop Therapy Doll Shaming - A Personal Plea
A personal plea by Thecla, a survivor of childhood abuse and bullying, to stop therapy doll shaming and discrimination.
7 : I Got More Help at The Cinema Than the Optician!
Emma and Alan share their experiences of visiting their opticians in the UK and believe their cinema provides more support for people with sight loss..
8 : Our Children Are Worth It
Should one consider the life of a person with a disability less valuable than the life of a person without a disability.
9 : Last of the Seven Summits - Making History for Hemophilia!
Mountaineer and Save One Life board Member Chris Bombardier is set to scale the Last of the Seven Summits, Mt. Vinson, becoming the first person with hemophilia in history to climb all Seven Summits.
10 : Chef with Disabilities Continues Career Using Stand-Up Wheelchair
Vocational Rehabilitation story of a man who was able to return to his career with the help of assistive technology.
11 : Amputee Model Breaking Barriers in Fashion and Shattering Stigma of Disability
Amputee model Shaholly Ayers is breaking beauty barriers and is currently featured in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale catalog.
12 : Big Dreams, Great Job at Minnesota Best Buy for Man with Cerebral Palsy
Mongolia native finds Best Buy job with help from ProAct, leads smartphone app session for disability leaders, selected as national conference panelist.
13 : Are YOU Beautiful?
Not only does our society teach us what encompasses beauty but human nature has also ingrained us with this knowledge.
14 : The Ways Disability Is Beautiful
Thank you for showing me that my beauty is not tucked into my nail polish bottle nor folded neatly among my shirts.
15 : The Ways You Can See Hidden Disability
Caylee Shea writes on the trials and tribulations of having a hidden illness or invisible disability.
16 : Cystic Fibrosis: Caroline Is In Control
LMU student Caroline Schambeck has Cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease, but she does not let her illness dominate her life.
17 : The Art of Sitting - Quest for Peace
Caylee Shea takes us on a journey of meditation with her article - The Art of Sitting - Quest for Peace.
18 : Health and Disability It's Your Year!
If you have disabilities, let's make it our resolution to help those who are less fortunate in seeing life the way we get to.
19 : My Disabled Holiday - Caylee Shea
I remember my first Holiday season after I became disabled. All of our Christmas decorations twinkling, the smell of home-made apple pie and bread rolls filled the air..
20 : A View from Ahead: Realities and Possibilities Post Injury
A View from Ahead, Realities and Possibilities Post Injury is a paper by a C5-C6 quadriplegic looking at life with disabilities.
21 : Airman Reflects on His Battle with Testicular Cancer
Tech. Sgt. Nathan Combs tells of his fight with stage II non-seminoma, a cancer that affects the testicle but is curable in almost 90% of cases.
22 : When I Auditioned for 'America's Next Top Model'
Article about my personal experiences with Treacher Collins Syndrome - a craniofacial disability.
23 : When You Are Scared or No Longer Care - Mental Illness and Violence
Thomas C. Weiss writes on the topic of mental illness and violence, and includes his own personal experiences.
24 : How Much of Life is in a Man's Hands?
The loss of your hands can severely affect independence, drastically alter confidence, daily activities, and can trigger emotions of guilt.
25 : Alcoholism: The Loss of a Friend
Thomas C. Weiss writes on the loss of a friend due to alcoholism related health problems.
26 : Steven Foelsch - A Busy Advocate for People with Disabilities
Steven Foelsch, Director of Education Programs at Starkloff Disability Institute, enjoys the best of both worlds.
27 : New Life In China for St. Louis Woman with Disabilities
Laura Merleau-McGrady in Guangzhou, China, begins new job as English teacher at The Affiliated High School of South China Normal University.
28 : Diabetic NASCAR Driver Wins at Daytona International Speedway
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver and Lilly Diabetes ambassador Ryan Reed wins Alert Florida 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
29 : Writing Medical Review Articles - Scholar Strategies
Strategies scholars use when writing review articles include narrative review, systematic review, scoping, critical-realist and open peer commentary.
30 : Two-Time Cancer Survivor Heads to South Pole
Swarner is no newcomer to amazing feats, he was the first cancer patient to summit Mt. Everest and conquer the Seven Summits.
31 : People First Language: An Oppositional Viewpoint
This is a thought that has been on my mind for awhile in regards to people first language and what it does to this industry.
32 : Teacher with Disability Role Model for Students
Vocational Rehabilitation shares story about woman with Larsens Syndrome who found her dream job as a teacher.
33 : Disability, Technology and Sustainable Development: A Socio-cultural Interpretation
Article depicts disability conditions in Bangladesh including types, causes and its socio-cultural construction.
34 : Most US Presidents Forgotten Within 50 - 100 Years
Study reveals most American presidents destined to be forgotten within 50 to 100 years of their serving as president of the United States.
35 : For the Love of Babies
Guest blog post by Elizabeth Gwilliam regarding some of the challenges of parenting.
36 : Skydiving a Release from Life in a Wheelchair for Matthew Dooley
Matthew Dooley has cerebral palsy however that does not prevent him from enjoying the sport of skydiving.
37 : Overcoming Adversity and Achieving Small Business Success
ToriJo Spence finds small business success thanks to Nebraska Voc Rehab, Nebraska Self Employment Services and Easter Seals.
38 : Adaptive Clothing for People with Down Syndrome by Ashley
Ashley DeRamus launches her own line of adaptive clothing specifically developed for people with Down syndrome.
39 : One Dream - One Challenge - One Life Changing Moment
My dream of becoming an inventor came true more importantly my dream of changing the life of just one person became a reality.
40 : Middle Aged Adults Face Pressure From Both Children and Parents
Many older people are living longer which adds new and unanticipated needs that their children often must step up to assist with.
41 : People with Disabilities and Freezing Temperatures
Information concerning persons with disability regarding dealing with cold winter weather, frostnip, and frostbite.
42 : Sierra Gregg - Trailblazer for Americans with Disabilities
Sierra Gregg at Missouri Truman State University is legally blind but proves hard work dedication and belief in a cause can overcome all limitations.
43 : Hand-drawn Holiday Cards by Boy with Autism Funds Research
The jaunty snowmen and colorful Christmas trees on the holiday cards began as ad hoc therapy and from the start we wanted that money to go to research.
44 : Three Days in the Life - Penny Pepper
Penny Pepper has never let her disability define who she is or what she can do she has been a model a wheelchair burlesque dancer and in a punk band.
45 : Amputee Villains - Portrayal of Amputee's in Film and Theater
Article looks at how amputee actors are often portrayed in movies and theater.
46 : Martyn Sibley: European Tour with Disability
Martyn Sibley born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy is beginning a journey across Europe in a specially adapted car.
47 : We Are What We Live In: Get Organized, Get Happy!
Clutter can affect mental physical and spiritual health by creating low energy levels, bad moods, poor decision making, pessimism and fatigue.
48 : Toxic Mattress Chemicals Can Make You Sick
A Guide to some of the chemicals that your mattress may be composed of including their health risks.
49 : Preventing Shocks from Static Electricity
Information on how to stop getting shocked from electrostatic discharges in your home, car, or wheelchair.
50 : Track Santa Traveling Around the World at NORAD
Track Santas sleigh and reindeer as he delivers gifts around the world using NORAD and Google Earth.
51 : Nothing About Us Without Us: Disability and Global Expansion
Disability is a means by which the human race can push to new heights and challenge ourselves to new levels of greatness.
52 : Reflections on Happiness
Excellent article by Martina Roe on how to be happy as well as how to achieve and enjoy the feeling of happiness.
53 : 7 Billion People Not an Issue - Human Development is What Counts
Experts argue it is not the number of people that matters but more so their distribution by age education health status and location that is relevant to local and global sustainability.
54 : Social Security Advocates Take to Blogosphere to Help Workers with Disability
The Advocator Group is a nationwide advocacy organization dedicated to helping individuals apply for and obtain Social Security Disability Insurance.
55 : Disability Diamond Theory - Martyn Sibley
Disability Diamond Theory by Martyn Sibley is a disability model that focuses on an individuals impairment, needs, aspirations and life choices.
56 : Wheelchairs and Medicare
The media often focuses on the price that Medicare pays to provide power wheelchairs to its beneficiaries.
57 : 2 Yr Old's Understand Complex Grammar
Psychologists have found children as young as two years old have understanding of complex grammar even before they have learned to speak in full sentences.
58 : Prader-Willi Syndrome - Bill's Story
Bill Sheadel was born with Prader-Willi Syndrome and has been praying for a cure for since he was just a little tot.
59 : Overcoming Adversity and Beating the Odds - Dr. James Perdue
Results of a new national study found that what does not kill us can make us mentally stronger.
60 : Enmeshment: Dysfunctional Relational Pattern
Enmeshment is a therapeutic term often misunderstood this article covers what is enmeshment and how can a family recover from this dysfunctional relational pattern.
61 : Creating a Blog - Do Not Ignore the Power of Blogging
Regular blog posts known as blogging is a very effective area in which businesses can market their brand and reach a new demographic of customers.
62 : A Life's Lesson From The Front-lines of Developmental Disabilities
I have seen firsthand the importance of teaching self-awareness and social communication to students.
63 : Everything You Think, Feel or Say is Important
I began using a computer as a means of redeveloping communication skills networking via social networking sites learning and healing.
64 : Social Security Disability Information Blog
Social Security Disability blog to provide continuous updated information regarding changing laws and current events affecting benefits.
65 : Things My Father Taught Me - Love and Disability
Love is something that might seem to be hidden at times as I grew up my perceptions of love were being developed even as I sometimes failed to recognize that they were.
66 : Lighthouse for the Blind-St. Louis Hand Soap Certified for Federal BioPreferred Program
The hand soap is the very first product approved for the federal AbilityOne program which helps provide employment for people who are blind or severely disabled.
67 : Social Isolation Due to Disability
Social isolation due to disability is not a new issue for many people with disabilities, the ADA is only part of the issue involving social isolation disabled people experience there are many other issues involved.
68 : Experiences with Chondromalacia Patella
One of the diagnosis I have is Chondromalacia Patella a condition that is also referred to as Patellofemoral syndrome or Knee pain chondromalacia.
69 : Living With Chronic Tendonitis
I experienced pain in my arms and elbows for months before I finally went to a doctor at the insistence of my supervisors.
70 : Connections with Communication Technology and Sleep Patterns
Annual Sleep in America poll exploring connections with communications technology use and sleep patterns in Americans.
71 : Karen: Tribute to Life of Girl with Muscular Dystrophy
After four or five months of growth we noticed that she was kind of slow and were told that she had Muscular Dystrophy.
72 : Environmental Disaster of Unprecedented Proportions from Millions of Abandoned Gas and Oil Wells
Failed capping technology and oversight make millions of abandoned oil and gas wells worldwide ecological disasters waiting to happen.
73 : Falling on Deaf Ears
Specialists have told me that as I can not hear my own voice it is now not the same as it used to be and that is not something I can not do anything about.
74 : The Effect of Technology on the Fourth Amendment
The Fourth Amendment has offered protection from unreasonable searches and seizures but those protections are being minimized by new laws and court decisions upholding invasive investigatory tactics by state and federal agencies.
75 : There Are No Limits to What You Can Do
What if you could accomplish all that you set out to do with no limits.
76 : After Christmas Boxing Day Sales & Specials
Shoppers can save on a large range of items they need throughout the year by shopping the after Christmas or Boxing Day sales.
77 : When Do Athletes Reach their Physical Limits - Can Human Performance Continue to Improve
Running and swimming records are broken at almost every international athletics event but can human performance continue to improve indefinitely.
78 : Christmas Holidays Arrive Once Again
The holiday season has found me feeling rather flat this year with so much going on.
79 : Plan to Save Thousands of American Lives Ignored by Washington
Lawyer claims his plan to reform the FDA could save 100000 lives a year but is ignored by Congress and the White House.
80 : We Are Enabled By Design: Universal Design and Accessibility
Equip-able Ltd sponsored and participated in the first event held by the founders of the website Enabledbydesign.
81 : New Jersey Walks for TS to Raise Awareness of Tourette Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome is an inherited neurological disorder seen in as many as 1 in 100 children.
82 : Terminal at 4 Years Old - Triumphant at 22
In 1992 when Dant was 4-years-old he got to meet his hero Nolan Ryan and exchanged autographs.
83 : Being a Good Neighbor to People with Disabilities
Disabilities come in several forms some individuals might be physically impaired to the extent that they have difficulty moving or executing physical tasks.
84 : Refugees with Disabilities
Disabled refugees are one of the most vulnerable populations in the United States.
85 : My Journey of Self Discovery - Martina Roe
This is a story about me setting off on a road of discovery and searching my place in the world.
86 : Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the U.S. Homeowner
Politicians are reluctant to endorse actions that would make it harder for homeowners to qualify for loans.
87 : Do Children Understand Irony
Findings from the University of Montreal reveals that children as young as four are able to understand and use irony.
88 : Age-Old Advice from Your Elders
Sometimes elderly advice is the best advice as older adults declining ability to control their responses allows them to provide a greater quantity and quality of advice.
89 : Ovulating Women Buy Sexier Clothing
In an unconscious attempt to outdo female rivals ovulating women buy sexier clothing.
90 : How Teenage Mental Illness Relates to the Homeless Youth
Many troubled youth become runaways or are abandoned to the streets without a place to call home.
91 : Walking Across America with Brain Tumors
Disabled Consumer Advocate to Positively Walk Across America with Brain Tumors for Charity.
92 : Steph Cutler - Inspiration and Motivation Mentoring and Training
Having acquired a disability I realized many of the barriers disabled people face on a day-to-day basis.
93 : Adversity: Here to Break Us or Make Us
There are many success stories of disabled individuals overcoming adversity.
94 : The Day I Met Christopher Reeve
Each of us has heroes we admire, some of our heroes we have known personally, while others we admire from afar, I met my hero, Christopher Reeve.
95 : Living Life to it's Fullest: Embracing the Differently Abled
Disability can be defined as a condition that can impair limit or place restrictions on the ability to function.
96 : Reflecting About Empathy
Till I started my Introduction to counseling skills course I had very little idea what empathy meant.
97 : Alternative Evolution: Why Change Your Own Genes When You Can Borrow Someone Else's
Principle of evolution that plants and animals can adapt genetically in ways that help them better survive and reproduce.
98 : Paul Fejtek First Person with Brachial Plexus Palsy to Climb all Seven Summits
Paul Fejtek a person with Brachial Plexus Palsy climbs the highest mountain on each continent.
99 : Personal Professional and Ethical Dilemma
In my professional roles I advocate for and make appropriate suggestions for accommodations and interventions for people.
100 : Record Number of Americans Ready to Leave U.S.
International Living Survey Shows Record Number of Americans Ready to Leave the U.S..
101 : Tattletale Pill Signals it has been Swallowed
Engineers design pill that signals it has been swallowed.
102 : What-Up Birds? A Heartwarming SOFTIN Memory
What-up birds are a pair of seagulls who adopted the SOFTIN boat WaveWalker and visit us when we come back to harbor.
103 : Restoring Vitality in Our Lives
Turn on your favorite music and transport yourself to a place and time of happiness and peace.
104 : Poor Face Greater Health Burden than Smokers or the Obese
Poverty and dropout rates as important as health problem and smoking in the United States.
105 : Does Discipline Really Change the Behavior of Children
Discipline was never intended to have an effect on children.
106 : Jacobson Award Recipient Wants to Be a Taxpayer
Hughes is on his way to reaching his goal as this years Judd Jacobson Memorial Award recipient.
107 : Ardipithecus Ramidus - Ardi - Oldest Skeleton of Human Ancestors
Discovery of Ardi a relatively complete Ardipithecus ramidus fossil skeleton sheds light on human evolution.
108 : Cab Driver Can Not Donate Kidney to Passenger
Tom Chappell a Phoenix cab driver can not donate kidney to his passenger.
109 : Politically Incorrect Words List
List of top politically incorrect words and phrases for 2009 from the global language monitor.
110 : To Walk or Not to Walk that is the Question
I have been getting progressively weaker and have adapted my lifestyle to suit these changes.
111 : Nancy Pelosi Fears Violence
A Guest Blog about Nancy Pelosis fears that political turmoil will turn to violence in America.
112 : Gadgets and Gizmos
Staring at the ceiling I was suddenly aware that there were numerous flashing lights before my eyes.
113 : Encounters with Disabled Toilets
When people talk to me about disabled toilets I visualize a buckled and bent toilet with its cistern lid crooked.
114 : The Arrogance or Ignorance of the Healthy
It is the belief of those who have never suffered a chronic disease that it is the patients fault they have the disease.
115 : Acceptance and Loss: Pain, Stress and Disability
Our level of coping with difficulties is an important factor in deciding how effective and content we are with our lives.
116 : The Choices Faced by a Busted-Up Veteran
I was not prepared for the realities I was facing when I became disabled.
117 : New Video Blog Opens Eyes to Treatment of Disabled
Video blog capturing one 26-year-old woman's experience navigating through life with a severe physical disability.
118 : Why Obama's Dog has Curly Hair
Portuguese water dogs the breed of President Barack Obama's dog Bo helps find gene that gives dogs curly hair and others long wavy hair.
119 : The Sixth Sense - Fish and the Lateral-line System
Fish and some amphibians possess a unique sixth sense sensory capability in the so-called lateral-line system.
120 : How to Turn-a-Round a Bad Day at Work
A number of tips to make the best of a bad situation and turn around a bad day at work to your advantage.
121 : Outraged by Treatment of Disabled Today
We have the same rights as the person who doesn't have a disability we are citizens of this country either by birth right or by naturalization.
122 : Store Treatment - Disability Awareness
I am outraged by the treatment I received last Saturday at a store name located in Mesa AZ.
123 : Fixing America's Disability Housing Issues
Proposed housing plan to aid poverty stricken disabled people in the United States.
124 : Disabled Veteran Left out in the Cold
Left out in the cold by the Veterans Administration US Army and the US Government.
125 : New to Being Disabled
Struggling with my limitations and am frustrated with how the medical community tries to pigeonhole everyone into one category.
126 : Deadbeat Dads and Disability
State Governments are seizing the Federal Stimulus Checks from the disabled under the guise of going after Deadbeat Dads.
127 : Don't Live in the Past As Nothing is Forever Fated
Imagine that each night of your life, for years and years to come that your night would end in a fresh nightmare.
128 : SOFTIN's Interaction Among Special Needs Kids
SOFTINs crew of experienced at-sea educators uses every observational tactic available to assess the effectiveness of an educational adventure.
129 : Guitar Player Turns His Disability Around
Billy McLaughlin had reached the top ten years ago he was a finger-style player who was noted for his technique of tapping on the strings of his guitar.
130 : Disability No Block to this Graduate!
Jasmine Bethea may have been born with a disability but that did not stop her from graduating this week.
131 : The Real Story of Softin is Stories of the People We Serve
The real story of SOFTIN is about the changes we bring about in the special needs people we serve.
132 : Seafaring Opportunities for Those in Need (SOFTIN) Inc.
SOFTIN Inc. provides at-sea education, skill building and self esteem building adventures for the disabled, impaired, victims of abuse, frail elderly and youths-at-risk.
133 : Building Your Net Worth Through Friendships
The strength and scope of our relationships with others is a critical factor in rebounding from a crisis.
134 : Standup for MS: A Story of Mobility Rehabilitation
Hospital staff could not see me not using a wheelchair for the rest of my life.
135 : Jessica Cox: Pilot with No Arms and Inspirational Speaker
Born without arms Jessica Cox at age 22 is today the first woman pilot in aviation history to fly using her feet and inspirational speaker.
136 : How to Develop Self Discipline
Self discipline is a character trait People with this trait are willing to sacrifice drive themselves hard and be convicted to a passionate cause.
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