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Social Security Disability Eligibility: Disability Form, How to Qualify for Disability

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Emily Rogers

Kitchen Mobility Aids For Arthritis Sufferers: Products For People with Arthritic Pain or Rheumatic Disease

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Kathleen Duffy

Fibromyalgia - An Overview: A Chronic Rheumatoid Disorder

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Karen Cioffi-Ventrice

Depression Takes on Different Forms: Major Depression, Dysthymia, and Bipolar are the Most Common

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Karen Cioffi-Ventrice

Causes of Multiple Sclerosis: Chronic Illness - Genetics, Environment, or Both?

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Karen Cioffi-Ventrice

Lumbar Disk Injury: Low Back Pain and Sciatica Often Respond to Conservative Treatment

In: Physical Disabilities

By: Stephen Allen Christensen

Young Sufferers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Daily Dealings Young Adults Have with the Disorder

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Bethany Fehlinger

Homemade Costume Ideas for Wheelchair Bound Kids: Inexpensive and Easy Halloween Costumes for Disabled Children

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Kimberley Powell

Researcher Designs Adaptive-Rec Youth Camp: Educator Hopes Camp for Physically Challenged Will Serve as Template

In: Physical Disabilities

By: Feature Writer Lisa L. Rollins

How to Get a Service Dog: Who is Eligible for an Assistance Animal and Finding the Right One

In: Assistive Technology

By: R. C. Stark

Hearing Loss can be Confused with Dementia: Digital Hearing Aids can Improve Mental Function and Understanding

In: Deafness

By: Jenny Fowler

Low Cost Technology to help the Disabled: Items for Better Living

In: Assistive Technology

By: Stacy Herlihy

Technology For Visual Impairments: Help for Those With Low Vision

In: Assistive Technology

By: Stacy Herlihy

Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Young Adults: The Mysterious Gastroenterology Disorder That Affects Many

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Bethany Fehlinger

Long Term Care for People with Disabilities: Thinking Outside the Box Has Increased Care Choices for Disabled

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Lorah Delaney

Epilepsy - The Cause and Effect: Epilepsy and the Common Misconceptions

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Ingrid Calderon

Mental Disorders: An Overview

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Amanda Peel

Sign Language and Deaf People: Hearing Impaired People Communicate through Signing

In: Deafness

By: Debbie Roome

Understanding Deaf Culture: People with Hearing Problems Often Form Their Own Cultural Group

In: Deafness

By: Debbie Roome

Filing a Claim for Service Animal Discrimination: What to Do if You and Your Service Dog Have Been Denied Access

In: Disability Advocacy

By: R. C. Stark

Diane Croft Wins NFB Bolotin Award: National Braille Press VP Honored for Braille Literacy Contributions

In: Blindness

By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Compulsive Skin Picking: Dermatillomania

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Kimberly Coghlan

Checking the Status of a Disability Claim: How to Determine the Progress of Social Security Disability Payments

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Susan Brown

Special Olympics and People with Disabilities: The Contribution of a Kennedy

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Leigh A. Wenning

How to Adjust to Newly Acquired Deafness: Adjusting to Increasing Hearing Loss and Deafness

In: Deafness

By: Gillian Buchanan

Meeting the Public with Your Service Animal: An Opportunity to Educate Others

In: Disability Advocacy

By: R. C. Stark

Otitis Media and Speech Delay in Children: Middle Ear Infection and Associated Language Difficulties

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Paula Hellal

Understanding Service Animals: More Than Just Guide Dogs for the Blind

In: Assistive Technology

By: R. C. Stark

The UK Guide Dog for the Blind Association: Dorothy Eustis and the Founding of the Charity for Assistance Dogs

In: Blindness

By: Paula Hellal

Indoor Pollution - Are Toxins Killing Us? Toxins Linked to Disabilities & Attention Problems in Children

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Kevin Hanson

How to Select and Use Walkers and Canes: Options Lead to Hard Choices

In: Assistive Technology

By: James Cooper

What is Tinnitus? How to Tell if Ringing in the Ears is Not Normal

In: Deafness

By: Ashley Anderson

Retinal Detachment: Recognizing the Symptoms of a Serious Eye Problem

In: Blindness

By: Ydalia Tolentino

Iritis: Causes and Treatment of Anterior Uveitis

In: Blindness

By: Ydalia Tolentino

Mental Illness and Employment: Reentering the Workforce Can be Possible for the Mentally Ill

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Carmen Livingston

Acquired Childhood Aphasia: The Acquired Loss or Impairment of Language in Children

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Paula Hellal

What is the BCSMC? How a Texas Organization is Helping People with Disabilities

In: Disability Advocacy

By: Jeremy Mangum

Touch of Genius Prize for Innovation: National Braille Press Aims to Inspire Advances in Tactile Literacy

In: Blindness

By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

How to Apply for Social Security Disability: A Government Program for People Unable to Work

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Alana Tutwiler

What to Do for a Stroke Victim: Living with a Patient Recovering From a Debilitating Stroke

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Faye Newman

Acoustic Neuroma: Slow Motion Thief of Hearing and Balance

In: Deafness

By: Elizabeth Linehan

Profile-Sally Spence: Clinical Manager of Children's Treatment Centre Shares her Story

In: Disability Advocacy

By: Jennifer Hansford

A Conversation with Author E.S. Brenwalt: Author discusses his book, Path of a Hero

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Carmen Thomas

Goldenseal to Treat Inner Ear Problems: Natural Treatment of Ear Fluid in Children with Down Syndrome

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Heather Schulte

Benefits of Sign Language for Special Needs Kids: Promoting the Use of ASL to Enhance Early Language Acquisition

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Kimberley Powell

Genetic Research May Help Restore Lost Hearing: Embryonic Stem Cells May Regrow Hair Cells

In: Deafness

By: Elizabeth Linehan

The Early History of Dyslexia Research: Dyslexia - Difficulty Learning to Read

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Paula Hellal

Can a Bar of Soap Relieve Nocturnal Leg Cramps? Anecdotal Evidence Suggests Ordinary Soap Prevents Painful Cramping

In: Physical Disabilities

By: George Daleiden

How to Advocate for Children with Special Needs: Advocating for a Child with a Disability

In: Disability Advocacy

By: Heather Schulte

Why is Web Accessibility Important? Accessible Websites Open the Net to Blind, Deaf, Learning Disabled

In: Assistive Technology

By: Feature Writer Victoria Anisman-Reiner

Botox and Cerebral Palsy: FDA Findings for this Unapproved Use of Botox

In: Physical Disabilities

By: ShawnTe Pierce

Specific Language Impairment: Language Disorders in Children

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Paula Hellal

Dental Care for Children with Down Syndrome: Development of Teeth, Missing Teeth, & Routine Care

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Heather Schulte

Street Children with Disabilities: Isolated Living Style of Disabled Kids Living on the Street

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Kimberley Powell

What is Selective Mutism? Assessment Diagnosis and Treatment of Speechlessness in Children

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Paula Hellal

Cochlear Implants: Hope to Restore Profound Hearing Loss

In: Deafness

By: Elizabeth Linehan

Ear Surgery Options: Some Cases of Hearing Loss May be Restored

In: Deafness

By: Elizabeth Linehan

Paralympics Games Differ from Special Olympics: Two Different Disabled Sports Programs, One Winning Goal

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Feature Writer Mary King

Athletes with Disabilities Score Alongside Peers: A New Breed of Players Is Raising the Bar in Competition Sports

In: Disability Advocacy

By: Feature Writer Mary King

Hearing and Hearing Loss: An Explanation of Deafness and Its Causes

In: Deafness

By: Elizabeth Linehan

Adaptive Clothing for Kids With Special Needs: Features to Look for When Purchasing Clothes for Disabled Children

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Kimberley Powell

Selecting a Wheelchair for a Child: Parents Have Many Options When Choosing a Pediatric Wheelchair

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Kimberley Powell

Guide Horses for the Blind: Miniature Horses are Alternative to Guide Dogs

In: Blindness

By: Feature Writer Christine Benlafquih

Models Of Deafness And Disability: Five Steps to a Cultural Deaf Identity

In: Deafness

By: Melissa Mostyn

Medication Challenges for Pediatric Bipolar: Discovering Effective Medication without Research

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Team Approach to Managing Pediatric Bipolar: A Team of Professionals is Essential to Success

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Signs and Symptoms of Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome: Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome is a Genetic Disorder

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Debbie Roome

Seven Steps to Fighting Fibro-fog: Dealing with Short Term Memory Loss

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Carol Wallace

Finding the Right Toys for Disabled Children: Ideas for Purchasing Appropriate Toys for Special Needs Kids

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Kimberley Powell

Understanding Pediatric Bipolar Behavior: Understanding the “Hyper-Reactive” Response of the Bipolar Child

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Sex and the Mentally Disabled: Mom on a Mission - British Mother Seeks Sex For Down's Syndrome Son

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Jacqueline S. Homan

Review – Songbird FlexFit: Disposable Hearing Aids

In: Deafness

By: Tina Samuels

Symptoms, Causes and Cures of Batten Disease: Also Known as Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis or NCL

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Richard Mankiewicz

Recognizing Impulse Control Disorders: Early Symptoms, Behaviors, Causes, and Treatment

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Feature Writer Mary King

Down Syndrome and Stuttering: Communication and Language Development in Children with DS

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Kimberley Powell

Telemiracle Helps Those with Special Needs: Annual Telethon Assists People with Mental and Physical Challenges

In: Disability Advocacy

By: Charlene Tebbutt

Down Syndrome and Language Acquisition: Early Language Interventions for Children with DS

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Kimberley Powell

Kids with Down Syndrome and Music Therapy: Using Music to Influence Changes in Learning Patterns

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Kimberley Powell

The Samonas Sound Therapy Program: Therapeutic Approach to Treating Physical and Learning Disabilities

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Kimberley Powell

Teaching Mathematics to Kids with Down Syndrome: Differentiating the Curriculum to Assist Youth with DS

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Kimberley Powell

Parenting a Noonan Syndrome Child: Diagnosis and Patient Follow-up Crucial to Managing Rare Condition

In: Disability Advocacy

By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Amazon's New Kindle Isn't Very Accessible: The E-Book Reader Lacks Features for the Blind and Mobility Impaired

In: Assistive Technology

By: Suzanne Robitaille

Reading Skills in Children with Down Syndrome: Strategies to Enhance Reading Ability

In: Physical Disabilities

By: Kimberley Powell

The Church of 80% Sincerity: In His Book, David Roche’s Facial Difference Emerges as a Gift

In: Physical Disabilities

By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

Making Moolah More Accessible: The Treasury is set to redesign money for the blind to use

In: Blindness

By: Suzanne Robitaille

Disabled Museum Lovers Should Head to the Met: Many Programs For the Disabled are Available at This Renowned Museum

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Suzanne Robitaille

Multitouch to the Rescue? People with disabilities may benefit from this popular technology

In: Assistive Technology

By: Suzanne Robitaille

Making Travel Accessible for the Disabled: Airports, hotels and parks are catering to people with disabilities

In: Assistive Technology

By: Suzanne Robitaille

Can Stem Cells Cure Blindness? Mice Studies Are Showing that Photoreceptors Can Be Replaced

In: Blindness

By: Alicia Mae Prater

Children with Down Syndrome Learn Through Play: Providing the Stepping Stones for Future Development

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Kimberley Powell

Physical Disabilities Promote Marital Happiness: A New Study Pinpoints the Effects Disabilities Have on Couples

In: Physical Disabilities

By: K. Aleisha Fetters

Overcoming Loss of Hand Strength in the Kitchen: Let Gadgets Help With Chopping Foods or Opening Jars

In: Physical Disabilities

By: Peggy Williams

Intellectual Disabilities and the Justice System: Challenges Faced by Individuals with Mental Retardation in Court

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Kimberley Powell

Sensory Integration Therapy for Cerebral Palsy: Using SI Therapy to Treat Children with SI Dysfunction

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Kimberley Powell

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol and the Brain

In: Disabilities (general)

By: Kimberley Powell

Using Oral Deaf Education to Teach Deaf Children: What It is and How It Works

In: Deafness

By: Kimberley Powell

Bring Hearing to Children with Cochlear Implants: Deaf Children Can Learn to Listen and Speak

In: Deafness

By: Kimberley Powell

Skeletal Problems in Down Syndrome: Musculoskeletal Anomalies are Common in Trisomy 21

In: Disability Advocacy

By: Stephen Allen Christensen

GI Abnormalities in Down Syndrome: Gastrointestinal Defects are Common Findings in Trisomy 21

In: Physical Disabilities

By: Stephen Allen Christensen

Heart Defects in Down Syndrome: What to Expect if Your Baby has Trisomy 21 and Cardiac Problems

In: Physical Disabilities

By: Stephen Allen Christensen

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