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Reserve your spot here!What:This webinar will focus on CDC's Life Course Model and public health approach for rare and complex disabling conditions, such as fragile X syndrome, muscular dystrophy and spina bifida.  Panelists will provide an overview of childhood-onset conditions, discuss current approaches to data collection, and describe how CDC incorporates a life course approach into its work.When: Tuesday, November 29, 20112:00 PM - 3:00 PM MT

Children of any age with neurologic conditions are more likely to become very sick if they get the flu. Complications may vary and can include pneumonia and even death.Neurologic conditions can include:Disorders of the brain and spinal cordCerebral palsyEpilepsy (seizure disorders)StrokeIntellectual disabilityModerate to severe developmental delayMuscular dystrophySpinal cord injurySome children with neurologic conditions may have trouble with muscle function, lung function or difficulty coughing, swallowing, or clearing fluids from their airways. These problems can make flu symptoms worse.

Sure, when tinkerer Caleb Kraft found out that pressure switches marketed at the disabled were massively overpriced, he got mad like anybody else. But then he decided to get even the best way he knew how: by building his own, and posting the plans for all to follow on Hack a Day for free. The project came about via a kid with muscular dystrophy named Thomas, who enjoyed Minecraft but may eventually lose the ability to hold a controller or use a mouse and keyboard. Caleb's idea was to build low-pressure switches using a 3D printer and simply map them to the Minecraft keyboard and mouse commands using a $20 Teensy board. He posted his plans online, but since he feels they could be improved on, also created a site called the Controller Project (see the More Coverage link). From there, those in need of a custom device can make a request, other modders can post their own plans and builders can use them to make controllers for donation. Since more is always merrier for such things, if you have those skills or know someone who needs them, hit the source for more info.

James Beck is getting ready to graduate in May from Montana State University, but recently found he couldn’t turn in the graduation forms himself, because he can’t physically get to the registrar’s office. Beck, 25, a computer science major from Belgrade, has muscular dystrophy, a genetic disorder that weakens muscles, so to get around he has to rely on his power wheelchair. The only way to reach the registrar’s office in historic Montana Hall is to climb lots of stairs. “I can’t get to the place everybody has to go,” Beck said. “I think it’s more ridiculous in this day and age to have small obstacles.”

When: September 18, 2010 from 8am-Noon Where: Riverstone Health Clinic 123 S. 27th Street Billings, MT Call for information and appointment! 406-259-4384 Areas of Treatment Offered Neurological Conditions Cleft Palate Burn Injuries and Scars Cerebral Palasy Muscular Dystrophy Limb, Hand and Toe Condition Sports Injuries Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bone Disease) Hip, Knee, and Leg Disorders Spinal Disorders Upper and Lower Extremity Prosthetics Juvenile Rheuma Arthritis Foot and Ankle Disorders Port Wine Stain

Muscular Dystrophy wasn't about to stop this 12 year old boy from reaching his dreams. Watch the attached video to see one incredible hunting trip.

It is well known that people with special needs can accomplish amazing things despite their so-called disabilities. But in the annals of such heroics, a special place must be reserved for Joshua A. Winheld. On February 5, 2010, Winheld was awarded a Master of Arts degree in urban studies from Temple University in Philadelphia. For his thesis, he explored factors preventing local real estate developers from building more housing that is accessible to people with physical disabilities. Accessible housing was a subject that had interested Winheld since the age of 10, when he was forced into a wheelchair by Duchenne muscular dystrophy.