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1 - Difference Between a Cold and the Flu - The flu (influenza) and the common cold may share a number of symptoms. However, there are important differences regarding the effects of their symptoms - Disabled World - 2019/12/13
2 - New Bone Bandage Accelerates Repair of a Break - Pro-Healing Biochemical bandage captures and holds a pro-healing molecule at site of a bone break to accelerate and improve natural healing process - Duke University - 2019/12/13
4 - Are Disabled People Losing the Equality Fight in Britain? - British writer Paul Dodenhoff writes on the upcoming U.K. election and asks whether people with disabilities are losing the equality fight in Britain - Paul Dodenhoff - 2019/12/11
7 - U.S. Department of Social Security Open Hours - U.S. Department of Social Security public hours at offices nationwide and Wednesdays will return to full public service hours - U.S. Social Security Administration - 2019/12/02
9 - JAR 914: Father Declares War on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - New Jersey dad declares war on son's incurable disease - Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. JAR of Hope nonprofit funds start of medical infusions to slow rare disease that effects 20,000 in U.S. - Jim Raffone - 2019/11/19
10 - Reporting U.S. Social Security Imposter Phone Scam Calls - United States Social Security Administration and its inspector general announce new online reporting form for imposter scam calls - U.S. Social Security Administration - 2019/11/19
12 - Improving Air Travel Accessibility and Inclusion - International Air Transport Association (IATA) concludes Global Accessibility Symposium seeking to improve air travel experience for passengers with disabilities - International Air Transport Association (IATA) - 2019/11/14
13 - The Sunflower Lanyard Program for Hidden Disabilities - Information regarding the invisible disability sunflower lanyard program where a lanyard is worn around the neck to let others know you have hidden disabilities - Disabled World - 2019/11/09
14 - Humanitarian Crisis in the Sahel - Large-scale population displacements, armed attacks and high levels of food insecurity have contributed to a humanitarian emergency in the 3 border zone of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger - The Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA) - 2019/11/06
15 - How Neurodiversity Could Help Improve Your Workforce - By limiting a hiring search to team player candidates could companies restrict their chances of benefiting from diverse innovative thinkers and value added employees - Bill Ryan - 2019/11/02
16 - Important Safety Tips and Guidelines for Halloween - Hints and tips provided by authoritative sources including U.S. FDA, Consumer Product Safety Commission, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to enjoy a safe Halloween - Disabled World - 2019/10/23
17 - Pitch Black: A Dusklight Story - Accessible Audio Game - Pitch Black is a binaural audio game, entirely accessible to blind and partially sighted people, featuring a fully traversable 3D environment with compelling story, created entirely through sonic environments - Pitch Black - 2019/10/22
18 - Innovative Design Competition Shines Spotlight on Spinal Injuries - Competition to discover new generation of designers for people living with spinal injuries. Winning entry receives £3000 and £2000 to be awarded to the winning team's university - Kim Wan - 2019/10/11
19 - ILCSC Celebrating 43 Years of Independence - Independent Living Center of Southern California (ILCSC) on Thursday, November 14th, 2019, will be celebrating 43 years of providing services to persons with disabilities over the years to obtain Independence in their lives - Marcy Hernandez, Author/IAAWD Founder - 2019/10/09
20 - Seksi Spokes: Colored Covers for Wheelchair Spokes - Dr. Gene Emmer from RehaDesign has just announced the launch of Seksi Spokes, colored covers for wheelchair spokes. - Dr. Gene Emmer - 2019/09/19
22 - Gracie's Place Art Studio - What began primarily as nature art, has also blossomed into a popular pet portrait art studio for pet owners who adore their pets - Marcella (Marcy) Hernandez, Founder/Artist/Author - Gracie's Place Art Studio; The International Association of Artists With Disabilities - 2019/09/18
23 - 1.6% COLA Estimate for 2020 - 2020 U.S. Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) benefit boost estimated to be 1.6 percent - The Senior Citizens League - 2019/09/12
24 - Art and Disability - Marcy Hernandez discusses art and disabilities. Includes getting motivated to start an art project, and lists some well known famous artists with disabilities - Marcy Hernandez, Founder/Artist The International Association of Artists With Disabilities; Gracie’s Place Art Studio - 2019/09/11
25 - Traveling Barbers In-Home Hair Care Services for The Disabled - The Traveling Barbers offer professional mobile barber and hairstylist services for in-home hair care for persons with disabilities and individuals with special-needs - The Traveling Barbers - Hair Professionals for The Disabled - 2019/09/06
26 - Tickets for 2020 Tokyo Paralympics On-sale from 5th September 2019 - International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announce international tickets and packages for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games will be available from Thursday 5th September 2019 - International Paralympic Committee (IPC) - 2019/09/03
27 - Diversity in the Gaming Industry - New scoring system that ranks games based on their representation of race, gender and disabilities reveals there is still a long way to go to accurately represent the diverse communities playing them - Currys PC World - 2019/08/31
28 - Harder Than You Think - Paralympic Games Documentary Film - Producers John Battsek and Greg Nugent of HTYT Films producing ground-breaking new feature documentary titled 'Harder Than You Think', which charts the extraordinary story of the Paralympic Games - Craig Spence, IPC Chief Marketing and Communications Officer - 2019/08/26
29 - Aerobics May Improve Walking and Endurance After Stroke - Research reveals stroke survivors who completed group aerobic exercise programs similar to cardiac rehabilitation programs significantly improved aerobic endurance and walking ability - Journal of the American Heart Association Report - 2019/08/15
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