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My Prodigy
http://dreamslist.com/2010/06/my-prodigy.html
My prodigy is a blind child with cerebral palsy who I believe will be able to play the piano well someday.
Disabled Parking Space
http://sparklepandadesign.blogspot.com/2010/06/disabled-parking-space.…
You can't tell just by looking. You can't tell by looking at me that I have a disability. You can't tell by looking that I have a spinal injury. You can't tell by looking that I have nerve damage. You can't tell by looking at me that I have a mental
My Canine Partner
http://rogertab.blogspot.com/2010/05/my-canine-partner.html
Sheila now has another wonderful assistant dog but. But Juneau was the first, not only transforming her life but also that of her husband John. Is it any wonder then that Juneau will always have a special place in their affections?
Giving birth alone
http://www.lecdenkenya.com
‘’When I went into labor at age 16, I had to wait at home 2 days before I was taken to the hospital. My baby did not survive the journey, and I developed complications that I would live with for many years afterwards. My case is not unique in Kenya wh
Sea Glass on the Beach~Stars in the Sky & Then There is Connor!
http://jewelrybydaniellerenee.blogspot.com/2010/02/sea-glass-on-beach-…
A personal story of pain and triumph of a family with an autisic child. Several help links applied.
About A Boy
http://www.ventzine.com/moments-in-pixels/about-a-boy
A boy crouches by a wall, smiling at the sea of people passing him by. Most of them give him the cold shoulder, some scurry past him. Some take a second, then a third glance and then move on, completely forgetting this boy who is about to do something mag
Saving American Veterans and Saving American Money – Dr. Gay Larned Has a Solution
http://www.21stcenturymedicine.info/article-no-1---saving-americas-vet…
American veterans and military are being thrown away, broken with Traumatic Brain Injuries and PTSD. We can change that. Doing the right thing matters.
birth defects or disabilities part 2 (the courage & spirit of disabled kids & their parents)
http://politicalcommonsmarts.blogspot.com/2010/05/birth-defects-or-dis…
This is about the strength and courage of disabled kid and their parents.
Famous People With Epilepsy
http://medchrome.com/extras/facts/famous-people-with-epilepsy/
It is also believed that epilepsy is an infectious disease and seizures are contagious. It is often not realized that epilepsy is treatable, and ignorance, discrimination and poverty all combine to add the woes of those afflicted with this condition. A mo
Jason Becker: Inspiring Musician Suffering From ALS
http://medchrome.com/extras/music/jason-becker-inspiring-musician-suff…
Becker eventually lost the ability to speak and now communicates with his eyes via a system developed by his father. Even the disease couldn’t keep him away from something he is so�passionate�about. “The End Of The Beginning” a symphonic instrum
End The Pain Project Ventures Into Vietnam
http://endthepainprojectupdate.blogspot.com/2009/12/end-pain-projects-…
End The Pain Project, a non-profit dedicated to global reduction of phantom limb pain for amputees introduced effective mirror therapy techniques to a Vietnamese prosthetic training institute and an NGO in central Vietnam mid-Winter, 2010. Pain-free, amp
Apology for missing World Health and Earth Day
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsuXsbuulEI
http://tkrawftek.blogspot.com/p/popular-culture-add-ons.html Setting aside my Aspergers, I really do want to make a difference...
Universal Design Includes Everyone!
http://www.anthonylingwood.com/index.php/2010/02/28/universal-design-i…
"There is no such thing as the “average person”. The average sizes which are assumed to suit the majority of the population do not represent the reality of the many differences in body size and physical ability."
Autism NZ and how it has helped me
http://kiwiaspieseyes.blogspot.com/2010/04/autism-nz.html
Autism NZ is an organisation in New Zealand that supports people with Autism Spectrum disorders including Asperger's Syndrome, their families, caregivers and professionals that work with them. There are branches throughout NZ that work at a local level to
Is It Just A Word?
http://skernahan.wordpress.com/
My son is four years old, and he has Down’s Syndrome. Honestly, I never cared for people who have mocked those with disabilities. I consider them bullies and not worth defending. In the 90’s, the word ‘retarded’ or calling someone a ‘retard’ w
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People First: Empowering People With Disabilities
To have this page overflowing with information and inspiration!
On July 24, 2010, BloggersUnite is asking bloggers and writers around the world to use their voices to raise awareness about empowering people with disabilities. One in every five Americans is affected by a disability. This means that approximately 54 million people in the U.S. alone are working everyday to gain greater independence and create new possibilities for themselves. Within the United States, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has done much to eliminate the barriers and discrimination people with disabilities have faced for so long. Yet, about three quarters of adults with disabilities are unemployed--even though most would prefer to be working. And, internet access for people with disabilities is about half of what it is for those without disabilities. Clearly there is still a lot of work to be done if we want people with disabilities to be truly empowered! Please join BloggersUnite in supporting people with disabilities and the groups who work to empower them by raising awareness. Let people know that despite major gains more needs to be done to ensure that people with disabilities enjoy the same access to resources and opportunities as those without disabilities. Getting involved is easy. So act now! If you have any questions about this event or would like to be an event partner, email Jason at jason@blogcatalog [dot] com.