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Consider the sentence: “Christopher Reeve was a wheelchair-bound actor.” To those familiar with his career before he suffered the accident which lead to his paralysis, this would be a gross misrepresentation of a popular and beloved figure. Why then, is it acceptable to characterize others in similar ways – even if they have lived with […]

People who live with disabilities often face fear, discomfort, and hostility at a rate that far exceeds that encountered by those who do have no disability. The vast majority of such treatment is rooted in a basic lack of understanding about the challenges that come with having a disability, and the experience of sharing the […]

Down syndrome (also known as Down’s syndrome in the United Kingdom and often referred to as “DS” among families of those with Down syndrome) is the most prevalent genetic cause of learning or intellectual disabilities. One in every 800 babies is diagnosed with Down syndrome. Down syndrome is an abnormality of chromosome 21 that results […]

Stroke is a physiological disorder that arises as a result of insufficient supply of oxygen to the brain. Narrowing or hardening of the arteries impairs blood circulation in the arteries of the brain. This causes the supply of oxygen to the brain to be cut off. In serious conditions, the arteries may rupture causing internal […]

Autism In Our Culture Autism is defined as a neural developmental disorder that is most often characterized by communication difficulties and impaired interaction with others. Symptoms may include, avoiding eye contact and a lack of perceivable empathy. Many people with autism display repetitive behaviors, such as rocking and hand flapping. Some behaviors may be self […]

Despite his numerous health issues, including waist-down paralysis, people see Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) as the greatest President in American history. Believing that his health issues would make him appear weak to outsiders and worry the American public, FDR rarely would allow photographers to feature him in his wheelchair, and he went to great lengths […]

Travelers around the world face a number of challenges that guides assist with. The enormous number of guides out there goes to show just how many decisions there are to be made when travelling. Some guides explore different modes of transportation, hotel locations, length of stay. Others touch on locations and sightseeing options. These are just […]

Bullying affects everyone involved, and no one comes out the winner. Even the bully is a victim. Anyone can be a bully and may not even realize it. Bullying can be physical or mental and can occur over the Internet when the bully and the victim are not even in the same place. By creating […]

People who are coping with a disability face a multitude of challenges in their everyday lives. In fact, depending upon the severity and type of disability, the challenges can range from accessibility issues to workplace adaptability problems. However, one of the most troubling problems is the discrimination of the disabled. Over the course of time, disabled people […]

The aging population may find that as they grow older, there are many age specific legal issues that can arise. Elder law is an area of legal practice that places emphasis on legal topics that affect the elderly. This field of practice covers a wide range of issues facing the elderly and it is often recommended […]