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A great deal of effort is exerted to ensure that information and resources are being added constantly to help persons who suffer from all types of disabilities. Our goal and motto is Making Each Other's Lives Easier. There is a strong need to get information and resources out there to the many who do not know. The hope is that this website reaches the masses. You can help by visiting the site, answering blogs, telling others about us, and letting us know of more information and resources that may help others.

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Living with a Disability

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How Does Your Disability Affect Your Dateability?

Have you ever wondered what affect your disability has on your love life? A disability can definitely make anyone be a little timid when breaking out into the dating world. Some persons with…
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Inspirational Disability Quotes

These disabiity quotes come from a variety of different sources. Some of those quoted live with disabilities and some did not. Either way these quotes can be a good push to help get you through any…

Employment of People with Disabilities

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11 Illegal Interview Questions You Don't Have to Answer

Disability.gov recently released a list of questions that employers should not ask during a job interview. They hope to help job-seekers with disabilities to fully understand how employment-related…
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The Rise in the Unemployment Rate for Persons with Disabilities Contributes to the Downfall of our…

The unemployment rate for persons with disabilities has risen once again. In 2011, there was a steady rise during the first three quarters of the year, from 13.6% to 16.1%. However, in the last…
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Social Security and Disability

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Common Mistakes to Avoid After an SSDI Denial

Many applications for Social Security Disability are denied the first time, even if the claim is worthy. An experienced Social Security Disability lawyer can help disabled Pennsylvanians prepare the…
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Medicare vs. Medicaid: Which One is Best for Funding Long-Term Nursing Home Care?

Simplified Solutions of WNY LLC, a trusted resource for senior citizens in New York, recently offered key information to educate the elderly and their families on the key differences between Medicare…

Conquering Disability Barriers

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New Gift Guide for People with Paralysis and Similar Limitations

The Christopher & Dana Reeves Foundation released yesterday, their new 2012 holiday guide to help with choosing gifts for people with paralysis and…
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Six Tips for Emergency Preparedness for Individuals with Disabilities

In recognition of National Preparedness Month, the Rocky Mountain ADA Center, which provides information on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)…

Sports

TANNER GODFREYs JUMP

Racer with Paralysis Breaks World Record with Jump

Tanner Godfrey was paralyzed from the sternum down in a motocross crash in 2007. After his accident doctors told him he would never walk again due to…
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2013 NBA All-Star Week Showcases Talent of Athletes with Disabilities

During the 2013 NBA All Star Week in Houston, athletes with various disabilities showcased their basketball skills. The NBA teamed up with the…

Cures

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Combining Stem Cell and Physical Therapy Reverses Effects of Spinal Cord Injury

A recent study, reported in Cell Transplantation by scientists at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson Medical…
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Middle Ear Implant Could Restore Hearing in Deaf Patients

An implant to restore hearing to those with hearing impairments has been developed by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in…

Parenting

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Doll Line to Feature Characteristics of Children with Down Syndrome

Dolls for Downs is a new Doll line to be released May 1, 2013. Its creator, Connie Feda, is the mother of 13-year-old Hannah, who has Down syndrome.…
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Helping Children with Disabilities Deal with Sleep Problems

Children with disabilities have been found to be more likely to have a sleep disorder than those without disabilities. According to Dr. Jennifer…

Driving

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Comments Needed on Proposal to set Minimum Sound Requirements for EV's and Hybrid Vehicles

The deadline is approaching for comments to be submitted on the proposal to establish Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) setting minimum…
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Accessibility Features Available in Cars for Those Driving with Limited Mobility or Baby Boomers

Driving can be a challenge for those with limited mobility resulting from a disability or simply getting older. Those with these challenges are faced…

World News

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More Stress for Parents of Children with Disabilities

A new survey has found, 70 percent of parents of children with disabilities report feeling stressed and worried. This compares to just 32 percent of…
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New Program in the UK to Help Parents with Learning Disabilities

A new program has been developed at the University of Bristol in Britain (UK) has been developed to help paents who have various learning…

Exercise

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Yoga Positions for People with Disabilities

Many types of physical exercise can be challenging for people with disabilities to perform. Recently, yoga exercises have slowly emerged as a good…
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Physical Exercise as the Best Means to Improve Memory in Adults

A new study by the University of Hamburg, Germany published in Health Psychology shows that physical exercise is the number one way for adults to…

Assistive Technology

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Neurally Controlled, Powered Prosthetic Limb Is 2,109 Steps Closer

A new breakthrough in prosthetic technology was recently announced for persons disabled in their lower extremities. Researchers at the Rehabilitation…
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Providers Seek 30-Day Delay in Medicare's "Prior Authorization" Program for Wheelchairs

Five days before Medicare implements a "prior authorization" process for beneficiaries who need power wheelchairs, physicians and providers are…
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Disability Advocates Tell Medicare: Use a Clinical Template to Accurately Document Medical Need for…

New authorization program may jeopardize access to mobility for Americans with disabilities.Four national organizations that advocate for people…

Traveling

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Air Travel Tips for People with Disabilities

Air travel is one of the most active and efficient ways to travel. But for people with disabilities this form of transportation has long been…
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How to Make Travel Accessible for the Disabled and Elderly

Most Americans have a destination in mind that they would love to explore. Unfortunately, too many Americans feel confined by aches and pains or…
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Yet Another Way Accommodations for the Disabled Are Being Abused

We all hate the line at the security check anywhere, but especially at the airport. But most of us follow the rules and wait our turn. Some though,…

Advocacy

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Young Lady with Autism Could Be the Next Miss America

Alexis Wineman struggled in school growing up. She never really understood it, but she new she was different. "I felt so alone growing up, and I…
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Twitter Saves Life of Teen with Disability

Earlier this month a disabled teen named Taylor Salvatore was saved by other One Direction fans. Salvatore is affected by a disability called…

Vision Impairments

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Video Description TV Listings Guide Available for People with Vision Impairments

The National Foundation for the Blind has added a TV listing guide to help those with visual impairments find video (audio) described television…
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Learning to Live With Vision Loss

When a person starts to lose their vision it can be a difficult and challengng time. According to the National Center on Caregiving, nearly 3.5…

Hearing Impairments

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New American Sign Language Commercial Debuts During Episode of Switched at Birth

Kati Leclerc, star on the ABC Family television series Switched at Birth, teamed up with Purple Communications™ last night for the debut in a TV…
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Loss of Cognitive Function Linked with Hearing Loss

A new study is emphasizing the need to correct hearing loss in older Americans. It is estimated that 27 million Americans over the age of 50 and…
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Tips to Help Tinnitus Sufferers Regain their Hearing

Tinnitus is a hearing impairment often described as buzzing, ringing, hissing, humming, roaring, or whistling that a person hears in the absence of…

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