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How safe are care facilities and daycares?
Access inspection information for more than 3,000 daycares, long-term care facilities, group homes and other facilities. There are many horror stories out there with thousands of serious incidences involving those most vulnerable in society; the aged, children and the handicapped. Access inspection information for more than 3,000 daycares, long-term care facilities, group homes and other facilities. There are man... more
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Paralyzed Boy Still Plays Piano
Christopher Rodriguez, 11, was shot by a stray bullet during a piano lesson. Paralyzed as a result, he continues to find the motivation to continue playing the piano. What a kid! Even though he is being treated like a superstar, and even something like a young Ray Charles, he doesn't like the attention. Though is the attention good for him? Christopher Rodriguez, 11, was shot by a stray bullet during a piano lesson. Paralyzed as a result, he continues to find the motivati... more
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Misconceptions about the disabled
Nick Stahl stars as a paraplegic radio man in Quid Pro Quo. Here he answers a viewer question from Miss Canuck.
Quid Pro Quo is out now. Nick Stahl stars as a paraplegic radio man in Quid Pro Quo. Here he answers a viewer question from Miss Canuck. ... more -
Paraplegic Wannabes
Actor Nick Stahl discusses the real psychological phenomenon of Body Integrity Identity Disorder, aka as "paraplegic wannabes," shown in his current film, "Quid Pro Quo." Actor Nick Stahl discusses the real psychological phenomenon of Body Integrity Identity Disorder, aka as "paraplegic wannabes," shown ... more
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Snowboard for 3!!?
This is pretty cool, the inventor Eric Sweet says he would like to see it become a tool to allow individuals who otherwise wouldn't be able to snowboard, to get out there are feel the rush of cruising down the slopes with a little assistance!
Great idea! This is pretty cool, the inventor Eric Sweet says he would like to see it become a tool to allow individuals who otherwise wouldn't be... more -
Toyota unveils two new robots
One is an off-road wheel chair, the other is a violin playing robot
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The danceAbled
Sidiki Conde lost the use of his legs at the age of 14. In Guinea, where he was raised, the handicapped are looked at with suspicion and fear. In an effort to fit in with his culture, Sidiki learned to dance on his hands. He now performs as a dancer and teaches other wheelchair users to do the same. This pod is set in Miami, Florida and follows several people in wheelchairs as they prepare to perform in public. Sidiki Conde lost the use of his legs at the age of 14. In Guinea, where he was raised, the handicapped are looked at with suspicion a... more
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My Little Pony
My all time favorite internet find. Sufferers of emotional distress are also eligible. Can't wait: mine is going to be named "Patches" and will wear Pumas. My all time favorite internet find. Sufferers of emotional distress are also eligible. Can't wait: mine is going to be named "Patche... more
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Facing Forward
In the United States over 200,000 children are born with facial deformities each year. Many of these kids must live with physical limitations that make it difficult for them to eat, breathe, see, and hear. While they suffer physically from countless painful surgeries, it is the emotional scars left from their mistreatment by others that are often the most difficult to overcome.
Jacob, Ariel, and Sanam were all children born with facial deformities. Their inspiring stories of courage raise awareness of an issue of tolerance that touches us all. In the United States over 200,000 children are born with facial deformities each year. Many of these kids must live with physical lim... more -
Armless man swims Strait of Gibraltar
18 Kilometers in under 7 hours!
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Extreme wheelchairs
Helping people get out there and have fun in style!
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News::Rockford Woman Sues McDonald's After Allegedly Being Denied Food
An woman without arms was denied service at a McDonald's drive-thru because or her disability. And what did she receive for this discrimination? A $10 gift certificate. She's now suing McDonald's for the way she was treated. An woman without arms was denied service at a McDonald's drive-thru because or her disability. And what did she receive for this discr... more
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