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CNNMoney.com reports on Disaboom. Opening new worlds: The disability boom
(From a CNNMoney.com article published 9/15/2008)(Fortune Small Business) -- Despite his wheelchair, and often because of it, Dr. Glen House has always enjoyed doing what he isn't supposed to. Take the time he persuaded his neighbor in Colorado Springs, J.W. Roth, to join him...Tackling High Unemployment Rate for Disabled
"“People touched by disabilities represent a large percentage of the unemployed population in America. These are individuals with the talent and the motivation, but often require jobs that are flexible and accessible - jobs that meet their unique lifestyles,” says...Unemployed People with Disabilities Offered Flexible Employment Opportunity i...
"In the face of tough economic conditions, Disaboom (OTCBB: DSBO; www.disaboom.com), the largest online community designed for people touched by disabilities, has taken a unique step by hiring its own online...Disaboom-Sponsored World Champion Handcyclist Alejandro Albor to Represent Un...
"Disaboom-sponsored Alejandro Albor, world champion handcyclist and double-leg amputee, secured his place on the United States Paralympic Hand Cycling team when, despite a shoulder injury, Albor clinched a first...Disaboom Offers Jobs to Community Members to Tackle High Unemployment for Peo...
"According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 67 percent of people with disabilities are unemployed, making them the largest unemployed population in America. To create employment opportunities for this population,...Top Issues People with Disabilities are Facing in 2008 Election
By Kim Dority According to the U.N., 650 million people –or 10 percent of the world’s population – live with disabilities, a number that designates people with disabilities as the world’s largest...Expand Career Options with Transferable Skills
Transferable skills are one of the most important assets when considering new job opportunities. This pertains to everyone, but especially to those recently affected by a new disability according to...Working from Home – Some Options and Opportunities
Some good advice for people considering working from home."When a person is learning to live with a new disability, getting to and from their employer’s workplace on a daily basis can be a real hardship. The...Living Forward with Disaboom
By J. Glen House, M.D. RecentlyI was asked to explain how I came up with the name for “Disaboom,” an online resource that combinesmedical information, lifestyle articles, resources, and community for...Disaboom Announces Launch of Official Barack Obama Profile
Visitors to http://www.disaboom.com/barackobama will find not only aprofile and biography of Senator Obama, but also his position statements,his record on disability issues, a blog detailing both campaign events andkey statements, video messaging from Obama, and opportunities...Accessible Sports Venues
by Lori Batcheller Accessible sports venues are bringing new meaning to the commonly used phrase “level the playing field.”Besides incorporating the idea of fair competition, where no advantage is...Walk Your Way to Optimal Health
By Kim Donahue According to a recent study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, walking regularly lengthens the lives of diabetics regardless of age, sex, race, or body mass...Marlee Matlin of “Dancing with the Stars” Talks with Disaboom
Denver, CO – April 21, 2008 – Despite losing her hearing at the age of 18 months from roseola infantum, Marlee Beth Matlin leads an incredible life, offering inspiration for people living with...Disaboom Puts People with Disabilities Back In the Driver’s Seat with Deepe...
Denver, CO – April 18, 2008 – For many people, driving means freedom; it’s another step in obtaining independence and allows a person to get to work or school, or participate in leisure...
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