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Young disabled members and volunteers at HAFAD reveal the obstacles they still come up against. Kimme tells us how, after gaining employment as a local youth worker he was told he would only be paid as a general assistant. Esme Young, a worker at HAFAD, says; “they have aspirations, they don’t just want to learn the basics.” This first-hand report presents fresh insights and testimony to the aspirations of young people with disabilities who want opportunities and equal treatment not pity and platitudes.Young disabled members and volunteers at HAFAD reveal the obstacles they still come up... more
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Young disabled members and volunteers at HAFAD reveal the obstacles they still come up against. Kimme tells us how, after gaining employment as a local youth worker he was told he would only be paid as a general assistant. Esme Young, a worker at HAFAD, says; “they have aspirations, they don’t just want to learn the basics.” This first-hand report presents fresh insights and testimony to the aspirations of young people with disabilities who want opportunities and equal treatment not pity and platitudes.
WORLDwrite, WORLDbytes, news, volunteers, volunteering, HAFAD, disability, disabled, Hammersmith and Fulham Action for Disability , equal opportunities, crb checks, vetting, activities, community, employment, aspirations, ability, Esme YoungYoung disabled members and volunteers at HAFAD reveal the obstacles they still come up... more
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In this antiwar/economic climate there seems fewer and fewer people concerned with our veterans. They're not the ones to blame this situation on and they need our undivided attention right now. Too many are returning with TBI or PTSD wihout help. You can do something for those that have done so much for you.
www.vetchallenge.comIn this antiwar/economic climate there seems fewer and fewer people concerned with our... more
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Cassidy was three-legged when rescued from the shelter. Now Cassidy has four legs thanks to engineers and veterinarians at NC State University. For Cassidy, NC State really does mean go!Cassidy was three-legged when rescued from the shelter. Now Cassidy has four legs... more
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LONDON, March 22 (UPI) -- Disability activists say they're backing a British mother given a $145 parking ticket when she stopped to revive her severely disabled son.
Penny Batkin, 40, was taking her son, Freddie, 4, to a hospice in Hampton when he began gasping for breath and turning blue, said Richmond Aid, a charity for people with disabilities.
[More at link]LONDON, March 22 (UPI) -- Disability activists say they're backing a British... more
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A children's show host who was born with one hand is facing criticism from parents over her disability.
BBC spokeswoman Katya Mira said the corporation has received at least 25 "official" complaints recently about Cerrie Burnell, new host of two shows on the BBC-run CBeebies television network, which is aimed at children younger than 6.
The official complaints do not count the dozens of negative comments lodged in Internet chat rooms, Mira said.
In one chat room, a father lamented that Burnell being on the show forced him to have conversations with his child about disabilities.
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I'm not quite sure how having a conversation with your child about disabilities can be turned into a bad thing. Did I miss a taboo or something?A children's show host who was born with one hand is facing criticism from... more
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The story of Naomi Berlove, a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), who is herself hearing, but has friends and family in both the hearing and deaf communitiesThe story of Naomi Berlove, a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), who is herself hearing, but... more
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A disabled CBeebies presenter has been the victim of a disturbing campaign after parents complained that she was scaring toddlers.
They claimed that host Cerrie Burnell - who was born with one arm - is not suitable to appear on the digital children's channel.
Miss Burnell and co-presenter Alex Winters took over the popular Do and Discover slot and The Bedtime Hour programme last month.
But the decision to hire her has prompted a flurry of complaints to the BBC and on parenting message boards, with some of the posts on the CBeebies website becoming so vicious that they had to be removed.
Incredibly, one father said he wanted to ban his daughter from watching the channel because he feared it would give her nightmares.
Others claimed that they were forced to discuss difficult issues with their young children before they were ready.
One blogger wrote: 'Is it just me, or does anyone else think the new woman presenter on CBeebies may scare the kids because of her disability?
'I didn't want to let my children watch the filler bits on The Bedtime Hour last night because I know it would have played on my eldest daughter's mind and possibly caused sleep problems. And yes, this is a serious post.'
Are some parents being somewhat paranoid over this? What's the problem with sitting down with your child / children, explaining that some people are born with disabilities, and that while there may be a visible difference, there is nothing unusual about it?A disabled CBeebies presenter has been the victim of a disturbing campaign after... more
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Fourteen women with mental disabilities have been sterilised in the Perm region of Russia against their will and without an appropriate court ruling. This was the striking discovery made by the region’s human rights committee over the course of a two-year investigation, revealing numerous grave offences.
After receiving more than 50 complaints from patients of the 15 psychiatric asylums in the Perm region, an investigation was launched to analyse living conditions in these institutions. After two years of detailed study, a series of shocking discoveries was made.Fourteen women with mental disabilities have been sterilised in the Perm region of... more
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Contact a Family called on parents to tell their story of raising a disabled child holding national competition aiming to highlight the many issues they face on a day-to-day basis.
We had an overwhelming response from parents sharing their stories and we are pleased to announce that we have picked 'Jamie' as one of our runner up prize winners!
'Jamie' tells the story of a family and their young child who has Down Syndrome.Contact a Family called on parents to tell their story of raising a disabled child... more
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Contact a Family called on parents to tell their story of raising a disabled child holding national competition aiming to highlight the many issues they face on a day-to-day basis.
We had an overwhelming response from parents sharing their stories and we are pleased to announce that we have picked 'Fab Fin' as our grand prize winner!
'Fab Fin' tells the story of a fun-loving young lad with cerebral palsy.Contact a Family called on parents to tell their story of raising a disabled child... more
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USAtogether.org, lists veterans' stories and specific needs online.
The charity is one of many set up to help U.S. troops beyond the compensation and benefits the government offers, but it's not run by a church group, a veterans association or even a military family.
Instead, it was founded by a group of Silicon Valley professionals in California.
The project is the brainchild of Dave Mahler, whose résumé includes an engineering degree, 13 years at Hewlett-Packard designing servers and software, co-founding a start-up and serving on nonprofit boards -- but no military background.USAtogether.org, lists veterans' stories and specific needs online.
The... more
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Saturday's edition of my three times a week talk show.Watch the show here on CURRENT TV on Tues, Thurs & Sats.
In today's show :
Millie talks about her life as a disabled person.
"Go on hit him".
I know it hurts.
Someone gets run over.
Glitches.
Stone statues.
Legs.
It gets easier as you get older.
Canada Talk.
Wiggle your toes toes.
You fall in love with a person.
What has she got on her lap ?
Register a domain name.
A window box.
Tom Cruise.
Some people cannot understand.
A rope.
Where have the burgers come from ?
David got married.
War of the Worlds.
The fur babies.
Knots.
When are you old ?
Old ladies in the front road.
Hissing.
I'm not a pill taker.
The hoist.
She's there to be stroked.
She fell in the toilet.
American wrestling is very pansy-ish.
Pain.
Let the children ask their questions.
Do as the doctor says.
Jamie has a relationship problem.
They look away.
He should have moved out of the way.
Carrying the candle.
Wheelchairs.
They didn't have muscles.
I don't go to the chemist.
Waiting and hoping for another chance.
chris@unitedkingdomtalk.co.uk
WWW.UNITEDKINGDOMTALK.CO.UKSaturday's edition of my three times a week talk show.Watch the show here on... more
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Saturday's edition of my three times a week talk show. Watch the show here on CURRENT TV on Tues, Thurs & Sats.
In today's show :
Wrestling.
What happened in the kitchen ?
Someone has Itunes problems.
Lisa might be a bit too picky.
Millie wakes me up.
Talking endlessly.
You want forgiveness ?
Nit picking.
I shall let your tyres down.
A blood clot.
I'm not a priest.
Wind turbines - send one round.
Someone who's still alive.
You'll have to go to your local church.
What Toby would use on his plants.
A bit like sinning.
Squat down.
It's like a knife in the back.
The PRS for music licence.
Don't use water.
Taping your own music collection.
When I was married ....
In a rich mans world.
Matty's been eating.
The cat is going mad.
Abbreviations.
You don't wanna know too much !
Kat wins some cash.
Do not be normal.
chris@unitedkingdomtalk.co.uk
WWW.UNITEDKINGDOMTALK.CO.UKSaturday's edition of my three times a week talk show. Watch the show here on... more
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Mark Hartmaier was born with quad-membral limbs deficiency.
He plays a Casio keyboard and has an infectious smile. He can be found busking for change in both Vancouver and Toronto.
This short film gives some insight into the mind of this truly unique individual.Mark Hartmaier was born with quad-membral limbs deficiency.
He plays a Casio... more
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I think it's a different kind of relationship - one built on help and bonding with the disabled person ... but very interesting
"... in the academic journal Research on Aging – show what happens with couples when one of them loses the ability to perform routine daily activities: Both men and women – regardless of age – reported being happier in their marriage after they themselves became physically disabled.
Men whose spouse became physically disabled also experienced greater happiness in their relationship. Women whose spouse became physically disabled reported no overall change in the relationship.
“The numbers show that couples seem to come together when one of them experiences physical limitations,” Yorgason said. “This suggests disability is a two-way street, with some surprising pluses in addition to the minuses people ordinarily expect."
The results are based on information provided by 1,217 married people randomly selected from around the country. Researchers tracked the lives of the study participants for 12 years. By study’s end, about one-fourth of participants – ranging from 36 to 75 years old – reported that either they or their spouse had permanent physical conditions that restricted activities such as dressing, bathing, eating or working around the house. The researchers zeroed in on this group, comparing their satisfaction in marriage before and after the physical disability occurred."I think it's a different kind of relationship - one built on help and bonding... more
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England beat Australia in the 'Blind Ashes' with the help of a century from all-rounder Nathan Foy. Foy was classified in the most serious of three gradings of visual impairment and so his score was doubled to 200. His performance has led to accusations by some Australians that he can see better than he admits. Bad losers?England beat Australia in the 'Blind Ashes' with the help of a century from... more
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Flying a plane when you've got no hands? For one woman, it's just a bit of h-armless fun!
Jessica Cox doesn’t let her disability prevent her from achieving what she wants – the 25-year-old from Tucson, Arizona has become the first person without arms to control a plane and has just been awarded her pilot’s licence.
The ‘Able Flight’ organisation, which helps disabled people gain self-confidence through flying, enabled Jessica’s hopes of taking to the skies take off.
It took three years for the American to gain her licence – her teacher Parrish Traweek taught her how to use the controls of the Ercoupe 415 plane with her feet!
Her best flight so far was her examination to get her licence at the end of October: “When we got up into the air, the wind blew and there was a bit of turbulence, but I came through it well.” She was also praised for her landing by her flying coach.
For pictures of the brave pilot head to BILD.comFlying a plane when you've got no hands? For one woman, it's just a bit of... more
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Filmmaker Nicolas Jenkins profiles artists who push barriers and break rules - like Bill Shannon, a.k.a. Crutchmaster - an amazing performance artist/break dancer. Both hip-hop and skateboarding were radical youth movements that impacted Bill Shannon when he was a kid. A style rooted in disability, Shannon's art of dance, hip-hop, and public performance draws on a wide range of influences.Filmmaker Nicolas Jenkins profiles artists who push barriers and break rules - like... more
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