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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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 		Hiring & Managing Personal Care Attendants
There are an estimated 58 million people in this country with a disability. Personal Care Attendants can help them remain in their own homes instead of in nursing homes.
Winter Sports for People with Disabilities
With much of the country now firmly ensconced in winter, people are beginning to enjoy snow and other cold-weather sports and activities.
Personal Care Attendants and the Flu
Cold and flu season can be tough on anyone. What can you do to avoid getting sick when you have a disability and rely on a personal care attendant for your daily needs?
Understanding Disability Through Books
A book about people with disabilities may not seem like the ideal story time choice for your child or class, but it can help to form a basic understanding of disability.
Thanksgiving Made Easy
Thanksgiving is a day to celebrate your blessings and your family, a day that many look forward to all year. Don't let your disability interfere with your celebration.
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Contributing Articles in Disabilities

 		Progeria, the Accelerated Aging Disease
Progeria is a rare genetic disease wherein the symptoms of old begin in the early childhood. To date, there is no known cure for progeria.
Bionic Fingers - A World First
A company in Scotland has announced the launch of ProDigits, the world's first powered system for people with missing fingers, providing them with manual dexterity again.
Top Five Suggestions to Cope with a Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can result from many causes. A car accident, fall, assault, or illness can all cause varying degrees of trauma to the brain.
Plastic Surgery to Repair Microtia ("Small Ear")
Microtia is a birth defect that causes children to be born with small, deformed ears. New surgery techniques can make the problem virtually disappear.
Disclosing a Mental Illness at Work
A person in a wheelchair can be identified as disabled, but a psychiatric disability is not as obvious. At work, telling others you have a mental illness is up to you.
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