It's very difficult for pacients with with diabetes, epilepsy, serious heart conditions, mental disabilities and cancer to be considered perfectly able to work.The reaction to these conditions go from minor...
A wise man wrote, “We all face disabilities sooner or later, if we live long enough.” Here is probably one of the most life-affirming messages and videos ever. It was sent by an online friend who cares deeply about life. The video illustrates...
As part of the lead up to this year's Ryder Cup Competition in Louisville an inspirational international golf event for one-armed golfers will take place. Louisville is the hometown of the legendary U.S. one-armed...
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...
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"It couldforce the Treasury Department to redesign its money. Suggestedchanges have ranged from making bills different sizes to printingthem with raised markings. ""he American Council for the Blind sued for such...
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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 index. ...
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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 and...
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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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Denver, CO – April 9, 2008 – Disaboom, the leading online community designed for people with disabilities today announced the expansion of its coverage of Lou Gehrig’s Disease . The...
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Denver, CO – March 31, 2008 – The caregiving industry offers invaluable services to those needing assistance with daily activities. However, the profession often results in physical and mental...
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Denver, CO – March 28, 2008 –Disaboom, the leading online community designed for people touched by disabilities, today announced the expansion of its health conditions section to include more...
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Denver, CO – March 28, 2008 – Carlana Stone, a contestant on “Oprah’s Big Give,” an ABC reality show that raises money for people in need, is an example of the more prominent role...
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by Steven M. Benecke, MD
Pain is a major reason why people
seek healthcare. This may be the pain of a broken bone, the pain of a heart
attack, the joy-filled pain of labor, or even the pain of appendicitis....
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By Disaboom Health Team
One of the most frustrating aspects of fibromyalgia has been the lack of
viable medications to treat its symptoms according to Disaboom, the largest online
community for people with...
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Denver,
CO – March 18, 2008 –BBC
is hosting Britain’s first television modeling competition for women with
disabilities set to air on BBC Three in the summer of 2008. “Britain’s Missing Top...
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