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Featured on this page is general information about home care the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) currently distributes to consumers. This page links to the most general topics in our consumer guide.\n\nSince 1982, NAHC has vigorously protected the rights of home care and hospice providers and patients. The reason NAHC has become the top-ranked, most energetic health care trade association is our members. The unified voice of our membership makes Congress and the regulatory agencies listen when we speak. The strength of our members makes things change for the better for home care and hospice. \n

Our-Kids is a "Family" of parents, caregivers and others who are working with children with physical and/or mental disabilities and delays.

The American Occupational Therapy Association offers you answers and resources to learn more about how occupational therapy can help you or your loved ones live life to its fullest. Browse this section for more about our science-driven and evidence-based profession. Specialized books and consumer guides are available in our online store.

Welcome to Scope the disability organization in England and Wales whose focus is people with Cerebral Palsy. Our aim is that disabled people achieve equality: a society in which they are as valued and have the same human and civil rights as everyone else. Scope's purpose is to drive the changes that will make our society the first in which disabled people are able to realise their full civil liberties and human rights.

This site offers information about physician staff, and our various clinical, research, educational and continuing educational programs.

Website provides an overview of patient services, specific information on our patented Pump It Up! TM Socket design, helpful links and a forum for amputees to exchange information.The forum has provided a wealth of information to amputees around the world and is free of charge to registered users. The forum, hosted by Amputee Treatment Center since 1997, is monitored daily by many dedicated volunteers from around the world."

Since opening our doors more than 18 years ago, we've continued to explore new ways to give our customers the freedom to experience, explore and enjoy an active, mobile lifestyle. Our efforts have produced the most reliable, highest quality and most easily accessible transportation in the world.

Most children have a preconceived notion that every day of summer should be exciting and adventurous. Children with special needs are no exception. As parents, we feel an obligation to provide our children with memorable summer breaks, without breaking the bank! Determining how to manage that day-to-day challenge can be exhausting for parents of a special needs child, especially when you factor in possible accessibility issues that may arise for children in wheelchairs or with mobility challenges.

Preterm infants are born with immature lungs and often require help with breathing shortly after birth. This currently involves administering 100% oxygen. Unfortunately, delivery of high oxygen concentrations leads to the production of free radicals that can injure many organ systems. Term and near-term newborns deprived of oxygen during or prior to birth respond as well or better to resuscitation with room air (21% oxygen) compared to 100% oxygen. However, a static concentration of 21% oxygen may be inappropriate for preterm infants with lung disease. Our study will investigate how adjusting the amount of oxygen given to sick preterm newborns will affect the ability to maintain a safe oxygen level in their blood

Boston University - Neuromuscular Research Center - established in October 1984. Its mission is to increase our understanding of human motor control and improve the quality of life for the neuromuscularly impaired. It pursues these goals by performing basic and applied research, and by developing new techniques and technology in electromyography and biomechanics. The NMRC has active collaborations with various hospitals and clinics in the Boston area as well as research groups in seven countries throughout the world.

The BMJ (British Medical Journal) is an international peer reviewed medical journal and a fully "online first" publication. Our publishing model-"continuous publication"- means that all articles appear on bmj.com before being included in an issue of the print journal. The website is updated daily with the BMJ's latest original research, education, news, and comment articles, as well as podcasts, videos, and blogs.

United Spinal Association has released an updated version of the Accessible Air Travelâ€" A Guide for People With Disabilities. The revised edition includes expanded regulations for the Air Carrier Access Act. This is the law that mandates air travel accessibility for people with disabilities. Our revised edition includes the new regulations that take affect on May 13, 2009. This helpful booklet informs individuals with disabilities of their rights as passengers on commercial airlines and how to adequately prepare to ensure their air travel experience is enjoyable. It also provides valuable insight on a multitude of air carrier procedures, such as information about requirements for foreign airlines, what to expect in terms of equipment liability, how to file a complaint, and airport screening requirements.

KaBOOM! is a national non-profit dedicated to saving play for America's children. Our mission is to create great playspaces through the participation and leadership of communities. Ultimately, we envision a place to play within walking distance of every child in America.

Scoliosis Association, Inc - An International Support and Information Organization - A non-profit, volunteer non-medical organization. Since 1974, we have been helping those with scoliosis by providing information and having support groups and information lines. We have a variety of ways by which you can get in contact with us as shown throughout our website. Additionally, you may have a support group or information hotline in your area. Please go to our support page to find the list of support groups or information lines. There are 54 active chapters (support groups) at this time.

The Children's Digestive Health and Nutrition Foundation (CDHNF) has a single goal: to improve the treatment and management of gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, pancreatic and nutritional disorders in children. Through our work, we provide information and resources to parents, patients, and medical professionals dealing with these disorders. CDHNF was founded by the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN), a professional society of more than 1400 pediatric gastroenterologists, to promote awareness and research of pediatric digestive and nutritional disorders, including:\n

Society of Pediatric Nurses: Mission: To promote excellence in nursing care of children and their families through suport of our members, clinical practice, education, research and advocacy

Neonatal outcomes of late-preterm birth associated or not with intrauterine growth restriction.Conclusion. Our study showed that late-preterm IUGR infants present a significantly higher risk of neonatal complications when compared to late-preterm AGA infants.

"Family Voices aims to achieve family-centered care for all children and youth with special health care needs and/or disabilities. Through our national network, we provide families tools to make informed decisions, advocate for improved public and private policies, build partnerships among professionals and families, and serve as a trusted resource on health care.

For About and By Caregivers. Caregiver Media Group is a leading provider of information, support and guidance for family and professional caregivers. Founded in 1995, we produce Today's Caregiver magazine, the first national magazine dedicated to caregivers, the "Fearless Caregiver Conferences", and our web site, caregiver.com which includes topic specific newsletters, online discussion lists, back issue articles of Today's Caregiver magazine, chat rooms and an online store. Caregiver Media Group and all of it's products are developed for caregivers, about caregivers and by caregivers

Neuromuscular Disease Center - Treats over 2,000 outpatients each year in our Neuromuscular Clinic