Disabilities
Descriptions and information about types of disabilities
A New Year of Abilities  What's in store for you in 2011? Made any resolutions? Looking for embark on anything new? Read on for some inspiration. Alzheimer's Disease  November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month - Information about Alzheimer's Coping with Blindness  With advanced technology, better legislation and more social acceptance, it is getting easier for people who Blind and visually impaired to be productive in life, including enjoying a good book. Diabetic Retinopathy  Loss of vision can be caused by high sugar levels. Epilepsy: Seizing More Knowledge  Epilepsy does not have to mean an end to a quality life in the slightest. Know the signs, the causes, treatments and therapies the help you maximize your life with seizures!
Free Disabilities Newsletter  Sign up for free disability news, links, and articles. How To Get There From Here  Mental Illness, how it affects families and individuals Living with Spina Bifida  Spina Bifida is the most common occuring disability at birth. However, people like John Cougar Mellencamp, wheelchair athlete Jean Driscoll, and "THE Disabilities Coach," Monica J. Foster, who have the disability lead normal lives. Lupus, The Great Imitator  Lupus is sometimes called "the great imitator" because its symptoms are often like the symptoms of other chronic illness conditions and diseases. Learn the symptoms, impact, care and ways to deal with lupus More Little People On Television  Dwarfism is a condition that is characterized by short stature experienced by people who most likely prefer to be called 'little people,' according the organization Little People of America. Television today has found a place for us to learn about their trials and triumphs on a daily basis. Multiple Sclerosis  Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disabling condition that attacks the central nervous system. It primarily hurts the nerves that have the job of communicating in the central nervous system and the nerves throughout the body. It can impair speech and movement.
Polio Forgotten But Not Gone  Until the 1960s, poliomyelitis was a global epidemic. The polio vaccine may have eradicated it from the Western Hemisphere many years ago, but it is still actively affecting several countries. Self-Growth After Amputation  It's been a year as an amputee on wheels. I've gained twice as much as I've lost and have much to share. The FASD Umbrella  FASD is an umbrella term describing the range effects that can occur in an individual whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. FASD affects an individual from birth into adulthood, but help can be found. The Many Faces of Aphasia  According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), aphasia affects at least 1,000,000 people in the United States.
Aphasia is an acquired communication disorder that affects the ability to process language, the ability to speak and understand others. The Painful Path of RSD/CRPS  Reflex sympathetic dystrophy, AKA complex regional pain syndrome is exactly that -- very painful. Let's look at the signs and symptoms, how it affects the person, causes and available treatments. The Upshot of Down Syndrome  Down syndrome is a developmental disability that occurs when an individual has three, rather than two, copies of the 21st genetic chromosome. This disability has shifted opinions in experts and families as more and more individuals develop into and are supported as valuable members of the community. Think About It  Disability can happen to anyone What Is Hydrocephalus?  Hydrocephalus, known by some as 'water on the brain' is a complex condition that can occur as a result of other disabilities and cause other impairments if not treated. Let's learn more. What Is Spinal Muscular Atrophy?  Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a neuromuscular disease characterized by degeneration of motor neurons resulting in progressive muscular atrophy (wasting away) and weakness. The clinical spectrum of SMA ranges from early infant death to normal adult life with only mild weakness. Working with Manual Dexterity Challenges  Many people have manual dexterity issues when they are dealing with cerebral palsy, arthritis, Parkinsonīs and other disabilities. You can continue to work or seek other employment. Retraining and education is also possible. Disabilities Homepage | Editor's Picks Articles | Top Ten Articles | Disabilities Site Map
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