The 9 to 5 routine is hard on everybody, but it can be especially tough for people with disabilities. First, you have to get up, dress professionally, and commute to the workplace each day. If you drive yourself, you have to park your vehicle and navigate your way to the office in all weather conditions…. [Continue Reading]
The Web Opens Up Employment Opportunities for those with Disabilities
March 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Technology Greatly Improves Wheelchairs
March 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The first wheelchair is thought to have been made in 1595 for Phillip II of Spain. Through the centuries, the wheelchair continued to be refined and improved to make it more comfortable and steady. The first motorized wheelchair was made in London in 1916. Today’s wheelchairs make use of sophisticated technology, innovative design and new… [Continue Reading]
Bipolar Disorder Can Be Hard on a Marriage
March 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Girl meets boy. They fall in love and get married. They have a nice apartment that they decorate and furnish together. Both have good jobs, and they fall into a pleasant routine of living together, preparing and sharing meals, going to social events and attending church. One day, the husband starts acting strangely. He accuses… [Continue Reading]
The Discovery of Conversion Disorder
February 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Conversion Disorder is a condition that starts in the mind and spreads to the physical nature. This condition occurs when someone has a stressful event in their life that affects the mind to the point where the brain losses control of its functions. In any care, before a person can be diagnosed with Conversion Disorder,… [Continue Reading]
The Scoop on ADHD
February 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Any parent can tell you that having a child that suffers from ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder) it can be challenging at times. However, many parents have children that are suffering from this disorder and don’t know it! Studies have found that ADHD can be caused in different ways such as; children being exposed to… [Continue Reading]
Steps for Veterans to Get Disability Benefits
February 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Disabled veterans who suffered injury during an active duty tour may be entitled to certain health benefits from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. Veterans returning home from a war, can often have severe injuries that includes loss of limbs and psychological trauma. Here are the steps necessary for veterans to get disability benefits. Step… [Continue Reading]
Steps to Getting a Handicap Tag for Your Vehicle
February 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If you have been injured in an accident or have a loved-one that requires mobilty assitance, you may be able to obtain a handicap tag for your vehicle. Handicap tags are issued as a rearview mirror hanging placard, license plate or both. Placards are transferable to different vehicles and plates are for a specific vehicle…. [Continue Reading]