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Disabilities Feature Writer: Megan Drummond

Life comes with challenges and questions. Life with a physical disability comes with added challenges and extra questions..

Which adaptive equipment will work best for me? How do I hire a personal care attendant? What kinds of services are available to help me?

You'l find the answers to those and many more questions on this site. You'll also find profiles, stories, advice and much more at Disabilities@Suite101.com.

Visit the forum to ask a question or email me about topics you'd like to see covered on the site.

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Feature Writer Articles in Disabilities

Overcoming the (Perceived) Limits of Disability
Ever thought that you can't do something because of your disability? These four women prove that with the right attitude and a lot of perseverance, anything is possible.
New Laws Crack Down on Disabled Parking Abuse
Miley Cyrus, Paris Hilton, Julia Roberts and Britney Spears have all been caught on camera parked in a handicapped spot. If they can do it, what's to stop everyone else?
Dating & Disability
Dating with a disability can be a daunting prospect. Here are a few tips to help you get started in the world of dating with a disability.
Home Buying and Disability
With the home buyer's tax credit extended and the housing market on the rebound, many people with a disability are looking to buy their first home.
Dancing & Disabilities
Although not yet a Paralympic sport, wheelchair ballroom dancing is gaining in popularity and may show up at the 2014 Games in Sochi, Russia.


Contributing Articles in Disabilities

Insomnia Symptoms and Treatment
Insomnia is either short-term or long-term. Sleeping problems that interfere with daily life should be addressed through insomnia remedies.
Lactose Intolerance and Eating less Dairy Food
Lactose intolerant individuals may need to reduce the symptoms of lactose intolerance by cutting back on dairy food.
Signs of a Heart Attack
The symptoms of a heart attack may be prevented from manifesting when a lifestyle is radically changed to avoid heart attack causes and risk factors.
Surviving a Trauma
The recent ice and snow has caused some major car accidents on British roads. Learn how to mentally survive being involved in a serious trauma.
Sore Throat Symptoms and Treatment
Sore Throats are a common medical problem experienced by anyone at any given time. They come in three different types, and sore throat remedies are non-invasive.
Flu Symptoms and Treatment
The flu virus is an ever-changing disease, infecting millions of people worldwide every year. It is important to identify influenza and deal with flu symptoms.
High Cholesterol and Reducing Cholesterol Levels
Foods with cholesterol should be eaten in moderation, as part of a healthy diet. High cholesterol can drastically increase an individual's chances of a heart attack.
Low Blood Pressure Symptoms and Treatment
Normal blood pressure is essential to good physical health. Hypotension is another disorder of blood circulation in the body.
High Blood Pressure Symptoms and Treatment
Healthy blood pressure is essential to good physical health. Medical conditions such as hypertension can be life threatening and must be diagnosed and treated.
Asthma Symptoms and Treatment
Asthma is a medically incurable disease of the lungs and airways. Asthma treatments are based on mitigating symptoms, also known as asthma management.
IP Relay for the Hearing and Speech Impaired
IP Relay is an internet based communication service for the hearing, vision and speech impaired allowing people to communicate using a computer and a telephone operator.
What is Body Identity Integrity Disorder?
Body Integrity Identity Disorder (BIID) is a mental disorder that causes an individual to believe that they would be happier as an amputee or a disabled person.
New Drug Ampyra May Help MS Patients Walk
Gait problems are among the most common MS symptoms. A new drug, taken by mouth, may make walking easier, but it's expensive.
Muscular Dystrophy Facts
Learn the facts about MD. Learn how it happens. Find out what happens and how to manage it.
Multiple Sclerosis – An Autoimmune Disorder
Multiple sclerosis is a disease in which the nerves of the central nervous system degenerate. This autoimmune disorder affects young adults, more commonly females.

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