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Researching Dyslexia: The Brain and Functional Imaging Technology

By: Valerie Suydam

What is Dyslexia? An Overview of Traits and Specific Types

By: Valerie Suydam

30 Days In A Wheelchair: What Happens When An Athlete Spends A Month As A Paraplegic

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

The Face In the Mirror: What Does Your Child See When She Sees Herself?

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Let's Dance! Wheelchair Dancing Is Gaining in Popularity for Many Reasons

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

The New Hollywood: Is Tinseltown Changing the Way It Looks at the Disability Community?

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

A Sore Spot: Pressure Sores Can Be A Serious Problem for People With Paralysis

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Drinking in the Womb

By: Kellie D. Tunbridge

As Seen on TV: Reality Television Stars With Disabilities

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

A Sporting Effort: Wheelchair Athletics Has Become Increasingly Popular Over the Years

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Road Trip: The Freedom of the Open Road Is More Accessible Than Ever Before

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Profiles: Brooke Ellison: Defying All Expectations and Living An Extraordinary Life

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Vocabulary: Commonly Used Words and Their Definitions

By: Tamara S. Andrew Birch

What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome? EDS is a relatively unknown connective tissue disorder.

By: Tamara S. Andrew Birch

Need a Vacation? It's Time To Start Thinking About your Summer Getaway

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Wii-hab: Video Games Are Becoming the New Trend in Rehabilitation Hospitals

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Traveling With a Disability: A Little Knowledge Can Lessen Hassles of Travel with a Disability

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

It's a Date: With a little time and effort, you can be dating in no time at all.

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

What's for Dinner? Cooking with a disability can be made easier with some simple prep

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Here She Comes: Ms. Wheelchair is a program of advocacy for women with disabilities.

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Cleaning the House: Some helpful products to make housework a little easier.

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Avoid Caregiver's Stress: Stress Relief for Caregivers of Disabled People

By: Iona K Lister

Support Groups: Support groups are the perfect place to find support and friendship.

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Under The Mistletoe: Tips to help you find new friends or holiday romance this season.

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Thanksgiving Tips: Your disability shouldn't get in the way of your Thanksgiving day.

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Politicians With Disabilities: Many of the world's past and present politicians have disabilities.

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Losing A PCA: What to do when your PCA just doesn't work out.

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Choosing A New Wheelchair: Many factors are involved in selecting a wheelchair.

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Centers for Independent Living: CIL's offer services to help the disabled achieve independence.

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Profiles: Bonnie St. Johne Deane: A look at the life of the Olympic medal-winning author and amputee.

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

CarePlace.com: A virtual community that offers advice, answers and support.

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

GimpPower Productions: A small, independent film company making films about the disabled.

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Comics Books & Disabilities: Characters with disabilities are frequently seen in comic books.

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Therapeutic Horseback Riding: Horse Therapy for Physical, Emotional and Learning Disabilities

By: Mary C. Vrtis

Homeownership: Is it possible for a person with a disability to own their own home?

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Some Good Role Models: Some inspiring stories for children and adults to look up to.

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Accessible Vacations: Wheelchair accessible and disability-friendly travel and vacations.

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Sports With A Disability: A lot has changed for disabled athletes, including the sports.

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Shall We Dance? Wheelchair ballroom dancing is increasing in popularity.

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Snappy Dresser Press Release: Snappy Dresser Personal Aide is a new assistive technology device.

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Cerebral Palsy: The causes, effects and treatments of cerebral palsy.

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Ms. Wheelchair: Ms. Wheelchair is a forum for the accomplishments of women with disa

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Miss Ability: A beauty pageant for disabled women only was the smash hit of Dutchi

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Stroke: The causes, risk factors and prevention of stroke.

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

New CMS Guidelines: The new CMS guidelines will severely restrict access to appropriate power mobility devices.

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

RE: New CMS Guidelines: CMS is relenting on some of its new coding and billing guidlines for power mobility devices.

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Service Animals: Service animals can offer a newfound sense of freedom and independence to people with disabilities.

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Fitness & Exercise: The importance of fitness & exercise for people with physical disabi

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Cooking With A Disability: Cooking with a disability can be challenging but a few simple pre-prep steps can make it easier.

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Personal Care Attendants, Part II: Tips on training and managing personal care attendants.

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Personal Care Attendants, Part 1: Tips on finding and hiring personal care attendants.

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Spinal Cord Injury: The causes, effects and more information on spinal cord injury.

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Parking For The Disabled: The growing problem of the illegal use of parking permits for the disabled.

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Wheelchair Recycler: Wheelchair Recycler and Refurbisher of Pre-Owned Wheelchairs

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Pressure Sores: Preventing and Treating Pressure Sores

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

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