People with Disabilities

Enhancing lives of people with disabilities

harminka — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 03:02:43 -0500

Robots may be the solution for people with disabilities who are struggling to regain the use of their limbs, thanks to a research team that includes engineers and students from Rochester Institute of Technology.

New system lets persons with disabilities operate powered wheelchairs, computers

harminka — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:24:54 -0500

A new assistive technology developed by engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology could help individuals with severe disabilities lead more independent lives.

Woman waits 13 months for wheelchair decision

seher — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:52:09 -0500

The New South Wales Government is being urged to act after a disabled woman was told her request for a manual wheelchair would be considered 13 months after it was made.

Angel Boy Art - The way to someones heart this christmas?

admin_huliq — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 21:45:42 -0600

Dedicated to "exploring the myriad of ways art can benefit special needs children and their families," Angel Boy Art is an online gallery of artwork by children with disabilities, a place where these young artists can both sell their work and share their talent.

ILR report connects disabilities, employment, poverty

harminka — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 11:32:33 -0600

There is a dramatic employment and poverty gap between working-age people with disabilities and those without disabilities, according to a new Cornell report.

Wheelchairs no bar to beauty, disabled models say

Dinka — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:48:38 -0500

They're young, beautiful, poised and ambitious - and confined to wheelchairs. Meet the new stars of the catwalk, at a modelling competition for the disabled.

Religion, spirituality important coping mechanisms for persons with disabilities

harminka — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:41:26 -0500

Research shows that religion and spirituality are linked to positive physical and mental health; however, most studies have focused on people with life threatening diseases. A new study from the University of Missouri-Columbia shows that religion helps many individuals with disabilities adjust to their impairments and gives new meaning to their lives.

New Rules at N.J.A.C. 8:17 to Govern the Early Intervention System

harminka — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 10:41:22 -0500

The Division of Family Health Services in the Public Health Services Branch of the Department of Health and Senior Services, in consultation with the Departments of Education, Human Services, and Children and Families, is proposing new rules at N.J.A.C. 8:17 to implement the State Early Intervention System, in accordance with the Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Adults with disabilities in 'fair to poor health'

harminka — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 01:04:43 -0500

One of every seven adult Delawareans has at least one disability, and the general health of these residents with disabilities is only “fair” to “poor,” according to a landmark study conducted by University of Delaware researchers.

Technology for People With Disabilities

Nymphadora — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 23:32:15 -0600

IBM Helps Disabled Users Get More From Assistive Technology

Nymphadora — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 17:52:59 -0600