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A small engine shop owner in Hamilton, has devised a number of inventions to accommodate his own disability. It may give ideas to others looking for practical ideas on ways to make living with a disability easier.

Neuroscience may seem like an advanced subject of study, perhaps best reserved for college or even graduate school. Two researchers from Temple University in Philadelphia propose that it be taught earlier, however—much earlier. As in first grade.

The Attitude Group is the global thought leader on disability - passionate about promoting possibilities. Our extensive catalogue of video content covers disability, health and wealth-being, produced as documentary, short stories and video blogs. AttitudeLive.com is the global platform where people can watch great content, learn and connect to others. It's an endeavour led by people with lived experience of disability and embraces the voice of the broader disability community.

The toolkit offers best-practice tools and information regarding specific medical and behavioral concerns of adults with IDD, including resources for patients and families. The website is divided into four categories: General Issues; Physical Issues; Health Watch Tables; and Behavioral and Mental Health Issues.

We felt terrible for the school team. And we felt bad for the family, too; we heard that they had been banned from the school. One thing we knew for sure—we would never be the kind of parents who would go to due process. We were not lawsuit people and didn’t even know any lawyers. If we ever had differences, we would find a way to work them out. Due process for us? No way!

The MCH Library houses a collection of historical documents and reports related to maternal and child health in the United States and health services for children and families. A particular focus is programs of the federal government, including activities of the Children's Bureau and Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services under Title V of the Social Security Act.

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Washington, D.C. –The Federal Communications Commission today adopted rules requiring text messaging providers to enable Americans to text 911 in an emergency. Building on commitments made by America’s four largest wireless carriers to support text-to-911 by May 2014, the new rules will ensure that all remaining wireless carriers and certain IP-based text application providers are prepared to support text- to-911 by the end of the year. After that time, if a 911 call center requests text-to-911, text messaging providers will have six months to deploy the service in that area.

A nook full of signs…Words, pictures, and stories come to life with the magic of American Sign Language (ASL). Within our cozy nook, you will learn many new signs such as the alphabet, colors, emotions, animals, and beyond.

As a parent, you may hear certain unfamiliar terms while attending school meetings or talking to your child’s teacher or principal. Sometimes educators are so used to these words and phrases they forget that you might not know what they mean. You may also hear your children saying some of these words, but when you ask them to explain further they may have trouble providing an accurate definition.

Tools For Success: Working With Youth With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) in the Juvenile Justice System About This Program This program is designed for you to learn at your own pace. You may view each module sequentially, or in any order you wish. Click on the Modules tab at the top of the screen; double click on the module you wish to view. Move from screen to screen using the forward and back arrows at the bottom of the screen. To view the notes, click on the notes icon at the bottom of each slide. There is a Quiz consisting of 10 questions at the end of each module. At the end of the quiz, you may print out a Certificate of Completion for your files. Provide your name and email address on the sign-in screen for the customized Certificate. If you choose not to provide this information, you can download and print a Certificate of Completion after completing the course which you can then fill in with your name. Audio feature has to be manually turned on in Internet Explorer 8 and earlier Web browsers.

f you are involved in the well-being of an infant, toddler, child, or youth with disabilities, you’ll find reading the exact language of IDEA both illuminating and important. In addition to being able to read it here online, you may also wish to download a full copy, print it out, and keep it handy.

The kids in the camp are part of the Children’s Autism Waiver, but Faulkner said QLC welcomes children with autism regardless of their payer method, as long as they are already working with a direct service provider.

The Miracle League was created for children with disabilities and special needs back in 2000 and nine years later, Kidsports President Dan Johns brought the league to Kalispell.

All parents endure stress, but studies show that parents of children with developmental disabilities, like autism, experience depression and anxiety far more often. Struggling to obtain crucial support services, the financial strain of paying for various therapies, the relentless worry over everything from wandering to the future — all of it can be overwhelming.

Learn American Sign Language with ASL Dictionary for iPhone®, iPad® and iPod Touch® and ASL Dictionary for Android® The ASL American Sign Language Video Dictionary for iPhone and Android. Translate English into ASL, from A - Z, plus the entire numerical system, common English phrases, symbols and much more. Better than any ASL picture dictionary. A must have educational application. Learn American Sign Language.

The OHMI Trust's objective is to remove the barriers to music-making faced by the physically disabled. There is currently no orchestral instrument that can be played without two fully functioning hands and arms, denying unlimited participation in musical life to those with congenital disabilities and amputees, as well as the millions who may have been injured, suffered a stroke or developed arthritis. The primary obstacle is the absence of suitable instruments. 

Felix Klieser was born with no arms, so uses his feet to do most things. This includes eating, dressing, writing ... and being a professional French horn player.

The Guide to Clinical Preventive Services includes U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations on screening, counseling, and preventive medication topics and includes clinical recommendations for each topic. This new pocket guide provides family physicians, internists, pediatricians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinicians with an authoritative source for making decisions about preventive services.