Students with disabilities require some additional care other than what is given to full-functioning students. As a teacher, you may need to position yourself so the deaf students are able to see, and read, your lips at all times. You might also need to have a signal, such as a flash of the classroom lights, to gain… [Continue Reading]
Top Careers for Individuals with a Disability
May 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Living with a disability isn’t the easiest thing to do. You have many people who tell you that you can’t pursue certain career options just because you have a disability. The thing is no matter what others tell you, if you have a disability you can do anything you want with your life and pursue… [Continue Reading]
Discovering Dyscalculia
March 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Many people are not aware of a learning disability called Dyscalculia. Just what is it exactly? If we split this word in half “dys”, which is Greek, means bad or badly and “calculere”, in Latin, is to count. You guessed it! Dyscalculia is a disability of one whom as problems with mathematical problems and equations…. [Continue Reading]
The Web Opens Up Employment Opportunities for those with Disabilities
March 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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]
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]
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]