Infomormation for the less abled
How disability changed my life Down Your Way (the nostalgic Yorkshire magazine) was born out of adversity. As a result of an accident I had become disabled and as I was a single ‘girl’ fast approaching 50, a mid-life crisis of monumental proportions loomed large. Being a ‘strong’ Yorkshire lass (and an Arian to boot)…
Dealing with Adult Dyslexia Symptoms Dyslexia is a neurological disorder noticeable through spoken and written language particularly in reading and spelling. It is a recognized disorder now and children are being diagnosed before school age if they are showing any signs of dyslexia. But there are still people suffering from this disorder without treatment and…
Preventative Dentistry Our dentists and hygienists collaborate with our patients to promote good oral health. This includes simple scales and polishes, oral hygiene instruction, and fissure sealing. Child Dental Care Children are encouraged to come and see us as early as possible even if it is just to meet us and have a sticker! More.…
Associating Back Pain And Multiple Sclerosis Multiple Sclerosis is a progressive disease such as demyelinating and affects the motor and sensory neurons. The disease will cause cycles of remission, which causes the condition to worsen. When exacerbation starts aetiology is reviewed, which includes the cause? The cause at this time is not clear, yet some…
Fair Opportunity for Disabled Employees There are certain forms of workplace discrimination that are not allowed in the United States under the Employment Law. The employer must be discriminating on the basis of a protected category in order for the discrimination to be considered illegal. Such forms of illegal discrimination protected under the area of…
9 Mobility Scooter Questions Answered Do you own a mobility/handicap scooter or planning to get one but have some questions in mind about it? Here are nine questions that people often asked regarding mobility scooters along with their answers. Can people under 18 years old ride a mobility scooter? Is there an age restriction? People…
Talking With Kids About Illness I asked the doctors, ‘So how do I talk to my children about their illness? What do I tell them when they ask questions about how long they’ll live?’ And they said, ‘Treat it just like when kids ask questions about sex- answer them on a ‘need-to-know basis’.’ ‘Okay,’ I…
Home and Residential Stair Lifts – A Solution to Handicapped Individuals Residential stair lifts are really designed to help those handicap person and those who have trouble in their legs in climbing on a stair. It helps them to leave normally inside their home. Home disability lifts will become their assistance in doing those things.…
Disabled access in the Forefront – Platform Lifts Since 1995, and the introduction of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), architects and structural engineers have made sure disabled access is one of the top considerations in the design of buildings. Due to the lavish history of our country and the architecture that supports it, many of…
Four Things You Need to Know about Your Child’s Autism Autism is the epidemic of the future. Where once rates of autism were as low as 1 in 20,000 only a few decades ago, they are not only 1 in 125, and getting higher every single year. Doctors are trying to find out the causes…
Talking Books For The Blind – ‘That All May Read’ Audio books are a visually impaired product that provides the enjoyment of a good book. For a blind child, they can not hold the book to see the pictures of Harry Potter or Cat In The Hat but can still enjoy the excitement all genres…