WELFARE REFORM FOR FAMILIES WITH DISABLED CHILDREN IS DEFEATED

CONTROVERSIAL welfare reform plans were defeated in the House of Lords yesterday, delivering an embarrassing blow to the Government. Peers voted by 246 to 230 against plans to cut payments to families with...

Accessible Racing and Racing for the Disabled

Accessible Racing, in conjunction with NJ Vintage Grand Prix, Sunoco, Texas Road House and Borgata Casino held a virtual world qualifying round and stock car driving experience at New Jersey Motorsports Park in ...

WikiLeaks: Pfizer denies dirty tricks claims in Nigeria

" US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has dismissed as "preposterous" reports that it hired investigators to uncover evidence of corruption against a former Nigerian attorney general. According to a US cable released by WikiLeaks, Pfizer wanted to "put pressure" on Michael...

Social Security: Seniors feel the pinch of no benefit increase

"Inflation has barely budged in recent months, but try telling that to the seniors who won't be getting an increase in their Social Security benefits next year.The government reported its consumer price index was up 1.1% over the last year, indicating inflation is still...

Cars for the blind – stop it

I am having trouble hearing and my Dad is going blind. The last thing that he needs in his 80’s is to have a car. Perhaps there are conditions when a younger blind-impaired person might need to drive, but I...

Sorry folks, Sarah Palin is (partly) right on health care

"But that should not distract voters from this reality: President Obama has proposed a new body that would enhance Medicare’s ability to deny care to the elderly and disabled based on government bureaucrats’...

Tonka the Tortoise uses wheels to get around after dog attack

Tonka the Tortoise had been attacked by a dog, and had one of her legs bitten off; when she was found rescuers were concerned she would not survive without her leg. However, they had the idea of attaching the wheels of a Tonka Truck to her and now she is able to whiz around...

Oscar Pistorius Blade Runner in Manchester Paralympic World Cup

Oscar Pistorius, known as 'Blade Runner' competed in the BT Paralympic World Cup in Manchester on the 24 May 2009.  Sunny and warm conditions in Manchester helped the 27 paralympic athletic events to go...

Texas Fight Club Busted In State School For Mentally Disabled

After watching clips on TV about this fight club it was very disturbing. Recordings from a lost cell phone is how the police found out. I hope this opens eyes to Administrators of these facilities. Cameras need to...

Hamilton, Canada: House of Horrors

"Paul Morse The Hamilton Spectator House of Horrors video A young,...

Divorce - North American Style

Barry Artiste Op/Ed We have all read about a Montreal Woman suing her Billionaire Ex Husband for Millions, though she is relatively well off with close to a 100K a year, home and a few million to boot for her and her children.  Yet when it comes to Childless couples,...

Homeland Security: Respect civil rights

"Homeland Security: Respect civil rights SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER EDITORIAL BOARD Americans have a right to move about without fear of being groundlessly stopped by law enforcement. As far as we know, that constitutional right applies to all Americans, not just the minority...

The Class of Being homless 101

In the absence of caves the next best thing is to find a box and call it your residence. But you must make sure that you can watch your belongings. This is someone who will get an A in the class on Being Homeless...

Jodhpur Charity For Blind School India

Netraheen Vikas Sansthan (Blind School Jodhpur-Rajasthan-India )is working for rehabilitation of blind students since last 31 years in Suncity Jodhpur by providing free education with boarding and lodging facility separately for boys and Girls. The School was started on 15th...

Disabled persons honored in Myanmar

Its really wonderful that the disabled person are getting awards for there skills.on the ocassion of disabled day in mayanmar many disabled persons got the award." A total of 22 outstanding disabled persons in Myanmar were honored by the government for their wonderful...

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