Disabilities Act Changes Could Include More Conditions

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...

Stay Back, Dr. Kevorkian!

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...

One-armed golfers hit it big

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...

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...

Paper Money Discriminates Against Blind?

"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...

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 index. ...

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 and...

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...

Disaboom, the Premiere Online Community for People with Disabilities, Expands...

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...

Disaboom’s Expanded Caregiver Section Addresses Caregiver Burnout and Stress

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...

Disaboom Tackles Fibromyalgia with New Expanded Section

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...

Disaboom’s Expanded Entertainment Section Focuses on People with Disabiliti...

 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...

An Introduction to Pain

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....

Two Drugs Combine for Moderate Fibromyalgia Pain Relief

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...

Disaboom Takes Applications for “Britain’s Missing Top Model”

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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