wheelchair

People First Language: I Am Not My Wheelchair

Consider the sentence: "Christopher Reeve was a wheelchair-bound actor." To those familiar with his career before he suffered the accident…

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Disability Etiquette: Beyond Wheelchairs

People who live with disabilities often face fear, discomfort, and hostility at a rate that far exceeds that encountered by…

11 years ago

Down Syndrome (in Children and Adults) Resources Online

Down syndrome (also known as Down’s syndrome in the United Kingdom and often referred to as “DS” among families of…

11 years ago

A Comprehensive Stroke Resource Guide

Stroke is a physiological disorder that arises as a result of insufficient supply of oxygen to the brain. Narrowing or…

11 years ago

Autism: On The Spectrum

Autism In Our Culture Autism is defined as a neural developmental disorder that is most often characterized by communication difficulties…

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Wisdom From A Wheelchair: FDR Resource Guide

Despite his numerous health issues, including waist-down paralysis, people see Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) as the greatest President in American…

11 years ago

Wheelchair Resources – The Disabled Travel Guide

Travelers around the world face a number of challenges that guides assist with. The enormous number of guides out there goes…

11 years ago

What’s the Best Thing to Do About Bullies?

Bullying affects everyone involved, and no one comes out the winner. Even the bully is a victim. Anyone can be…

11 years ago

Wheelchair Resources – Disability & Discrimination

People who are coping with a disability face a multitude of challenges in their everyday lives. In fact, depending upon the…

11 years ago

Legal Resources for the Elderly

The aging population may find that as they grow older, there are many age specific legal issues that can arise.…

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