People with Disabilities
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Disaboom | Janice7846 | If everyone was disabled.....
I feel like everyone has some sort of physical, mental or emotional imperfection. Do you wear glasses? I don't so to me that makes you disabled. Got a "bad back" I don't so again to me you are disabled. It's just some disabilities are more limiting than others. I have never met a 100% non disabled or "normal" person. I don't think any of those people exists. Anyway, what is "normal"? I feel like everyone has some sort of physical, mental or emotional imperfection. Do you wear glasses? I don't so to me that make... more
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Disaboom | ecrowley | 100 Web Tools for Members of the Disability Community.
comprehensive list/links of web tools for members of the disability community. I'm including all the major web tool categories/a few of tools themselves here (15 out of 100); go to the article to check out the full list! comprehensive list/links of web tools for members of the disability community. I'm including all the major web tool categories/a ... more
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Disaboom | Vicki | Why Are Disabled People So Mean?
I was particularly drawn to one question: "Why are some disabled people so mean?" It piqued my attention because I am disabled, and I don't think I am mean. The asker explains that he tried to help a disabled woman by opening the door and was greeted with a dirty look, like maybe he was going to rob her, and certainly with no thanks. He said that had happened before, so he was not going to help any more disabled people. I was particularly drawn to one question: "Why are some disabled people so mean?" It piqued my attention because I am disabl... more
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Disaboom and Purple Heart Service Foundation Create Jobs for Veterans
Disaboom, the premier online community for people touched by disability, and the Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation this week announced that they have teamed up to launch a new employment venture for combat-wounded and disabled veterans. Guided by their respective mission statements, the two organizations anticipate that the financial benefits of the partnership will match the positive impact to the disabled veteran community. Disaboom, the premier online community for people touched by disability, and the Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation... more
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Disaboom Survey Reveals 52 Percent of Americans Would Rather be Dead Than Disabled
52 percent of Americans would rather die than live with a severe disability, according to a recent national survey commissioned by Disaboom (www.disaboom.com), the premiere online community for people touched by disability. Disaboom today announced the shocking results in an effort to educate people about why this viewpoint is so tragic.
I'm appalled by this statistic. So many people with disabilities have led very fulfilling lives, contributing much to the lives we live today.
Community and education will correct this ridiculous viewpoint. 52 percent of Americans would rather die than live with a severe disability, according to a recent national survey commissioned by Dis... more -
Marijuana and Multiple Sclerosis, from someone with MS
"In recent years I had the opportunity to question other doctors. There was always caution in their voice because of illegalities. This policy punishes those who benefit and prohibits reasonable scientific research. It keeps America under a cloud of fear and duplicity. "The government knows best," seems to be a belief unquestioned by too many." "In recent years I had the opportunity to question other doctors. There was always caution in their voice because of illegalities... more
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Disaboom - "There's a reason girls dig me more." - Ask Jeremy
It's a matter of perspective. My accident taught me all the possibilities that come into play when two people bring their bodies together. Sex is the culmination of every ounce of our being wanting to be loved. Experimentation is key to finding the way your body feels things differently after a spinal cord injury. It's a matter of perspective. My accident taught me all the possibilities that come into play when two people bring their bodies ... more
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Top Considerations for Making Your Home Accessible
Whether you currently live with a disability or are planning for when you or someone close to you may, building accessibility into your home can prove vital for aging in place, caring for a family member or increasing the visitability of your home. Listed below are the top issues one should consider before undertaking any improvements, according to Disaboom (www.disaboom.com), the largest online community for people living with or touched by disability. Whether you currently live with a disability or are planning for when you or someone close to you may, building accessibility into you... more
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Power in Numbers
When living with a disability, joining a support community can be an invaluable addition to professional treatment. Being part of a community can help you feel less alone, find new coping skills and motivate you to stick to or try new treatment plans. Community can also be a source of hope for recovery and a brighter future. Community members can share their personal journeys of living with different health conditions while offering emotional comfort, moral support and sound advice to others dealing with similar conditions based on their own experiences. When living with a disability, joining a support community can be an invaluable addition to professional treatment. Being part of a ... more
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Gimp Sex - LaughSum2
You know people are curious on what it would be like to have sex with a disabled person. I’m sure they’re wondering if we can handle the mustard. (No I’m not talking about anything kinky.) Because were often viewed as different, I’m quite sure that having sex with a disabled person would be thought of a different experience. You know people are curious on what it would be like to have sex with a disabled person. I’m sure they’re wondering if we can handle ... more
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How to deal with learning disabilities in basic writing skills
Writing provides us with the ability to express information to the world around us. Notes to a friend, reminders, lists, and many employment tasks may be impossible for many people with a learning disability in basic writing. It is often felt that children with LD's in basic writing skills lack the general ability to learn or are suffering from a low IQ. This is far from the truth. Students with writing disabilities are just as intelligent as or more intelligent than their peers. It is not that the child is lacking knowledge. He or she is merely unable to show their level of comprehension in the standard method. See link for more... http://www.helium.com/tm/529902/writing-provides-abilit... Writing provides us with the ability to express information to the world around us. Notes to a friend, reminders, lists, and many empl... more
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How to deal with learning disabilities in basic math skills
Time, money, cooking, driving and many other daily activities require an extensive knowledge of basic math skills. If someone has a learning disability in basic math skills (also known as an arithmetic disorder), they are unable to fully grasp the concept of numerical values. They will also have difficulty understanding how numbers relate to each other. See link for more... http://www.helium.com/tm/527884/money-cooking-driving-o... Time, money, cooking, driving and many other daily activities require an extensive knowledge of basic math skills. If someone has a le... more
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What are learning disabilities (LDs)?
Often mistaken as a low intelligence level, a learning disability is when damage to the brain prevents someone from absorbing or demonstrating knowledge in speaking, writing, reading, math, or fine motor skills. It is not that the child is stupid or is incapable of learning, but rather how he or she learns or how information is transferred from the brain to someone else. Because learning disabilities can have a wide range of symptoms, it makes it hard to diagnose and is often misdiagnosed. If left untreated, the effects of a learning disability are not limited to school age children. Learning disabilities will limit the success and choices that a child will have as an adult. Learning disabilities can be categorized into three main areas. see link for more... http://www.helium.com/tm/525969/often-mistaken-intellig... Often mistaken as a low intelligence level, a learning disability is when damage to the brain prevents someone from absorbing or demon... more
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How to prevent learning disabilities
Although a wide variety of research has been conducted, there has not been one particular cause or prevention method found for learning disabilities. Experts have come to the agreement that it is likely a combination of social, physical, environmental, and social factors that trigger the onset of a learning disability. This, in turn, requires that a wide variety of prevention methods be utilized. Click link for more.... http://www.helium.com/tm/525521/although-variety-resear... Although a wide variety of research has been conducted, there has not been one particular cause or prevention method found for learnin... more
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Family activities to improve reading in children
There are a wide variety of activities that can be used to improve reading in children. Improved reading skills not only increases the ease with which your child reads, but the amount of knowledge that your child gains from the content. It also strengthens thought processes such as problem solving. There are four main concepts to develop a child's reading skills. Click link for more... http://www.helium.com/tm/523078/there-variety-activitie... There are a wide variety of activities that can be used to improve reading in children. Improved reading skills not only increases the... more
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A Deck of Cards: Circle of Friends
The Circle of Friends program at Buffalo's Bennett High School pairs general education students with special education children with extremely successful results. The Circle of Friends program at Buffalo's Bennett High School pairs general education students with special education children w... more
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Nationl Anthem Fenway Park
You get the eerie feeling you are watching a train wreck about to happen. Spoiler: it doesn't.
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Lets talk about sex for a good cause
Where Im from theres the saying, disability does not mean inability. It seems a Swiss welfare group has adopted that attitude for one lifes most basic functions and is looking for is looking for volunteers to have sex with disabled people.
Welfare Group for Disability and Sexuality is looking to expand its services after successfully providing erotic massages for people with disabilities.
Gay volunteers are also welcome. Where Im from theres the saying, disability does not mean inability. It seems a Swiss welfare group has adopted that attitude for ... more -
Restore the Americans with Disabilities Act!
The ADA promised access and inclusion for 43 million americans - but the courts have vioded that promise for countless americans that they have deemed "not disabled enough" and conversely deemed others "too disabled"............................... If we were discussing shades of color and complexion - all america would be outraged! ......................................................
Discrimination is discrimination is discrimination.....regardless of shades of disability and regardless of ability differences. When a person - any person- is excluded due to a level of ability or a perception of ability - that is an act of discrimination that the ADA and Congress intended to remediate.
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The ADA was intended to remediate the physical barriers that face persons with disabilities every day in every way - yet over 80% of local communities and businesses have not taken the steps to remove the "readily acheivable" barrier removal required by law.
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Over 6000 days have passed since the passage of the ADA - just one dollar a day, when combined with tax credits and deductions, would have made over ten thousand dollars of barrier removal possible!
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Have you removed YOUR barriers? The ADA promised access and inclusion for 43 million americans - but the courts have vioded that promise for countless americans that ... more -
ADA (American Disability Act) has to be enforced on the Commonwealth of Puerto Ric...
Dear Friends,
I have to ask you to sign my petition located at http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/ADA-Enforcement-Puerto.....
Please help me to collect 20,000 signatures (my goal). You can help make this petition a success - please share this petition with your friends and family. Petitions will succeed only by word of mouth, and every signature makes a difference! Forward our sample email below, or simply send your friends this link: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/ADA-Enforcement-Puerto...
Please take a moment to read about this important issue, and join me in signing the petition. It takes just 30 seconds, but can truly make a difference. We are trying to reach 20,000 signatures - please sign here: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/ADA-Enforcement-Puerto...
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Thank you again for making a difference!
Eileen G. Curras
OVIDA (www.ovida.org) Spokesperson State of Florida Dear Friends, I have to ask you to sign my petition located at http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/ADA-Enforcement-Puerto-Rico.. ... more
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