Infomormation for the less abled
Stop the Blame Game: How to Teach Your Child to Stop Making Excuses and Start Taking Responsibility When parents realize that their child might have either a behavioural or learning problem, the first thing many do is blame themselves. Parents are usually very frightened and worried about their children’s behaviour. This fear often manifests itself…
What is the Best Stair Lift for me and my Home? When you or a loved one have a permanent or temporary disability you may be in need of a stair lift. There are so many choices out there it’s hard to decide at first which is the best stair lift for you. To decide…
Autism in the Newborn Child When having children, new parents should be aware of common disorders that may affect their child’s development, and to know how to recognize certain symptoms. Autism is a common disorder, being the most common amongst the Pervasive Developmental Disorders, or a category of disorders that are recognized by delays in…
Holidays in Africa Endeavour Safaris is a dynamic, family run tour operator that specialises in tours and safaris for disabled travellers. We offer a unique experience that you wouldn’t have thought possible before. We cater for a wide range of disabilities, from wheelchair and oxygen users to the visually and hearing impaired, as well as…
What Is The Asperger Syndrome? Individuals who suffer from a disorder that causes impaired social behaviours, slow repetitive patterns and decreased motor abilities are normally diagnosed as having Asperger syndrome or AS. This disorder shares many of the same symptoms as high functioning autism and is in the autism spectrum of disorders, making it difficult…
Standing Wheelchairs The Convenience of Standing Wheelchairs Wheelchairs are designed to provide basic mobility and freedom to those who are forced to use them due to old age or accidents, etc. The manufacturers of wheelchairs are always looking new designs and concepts for wheelchairs. e.g. climbing wheelchairs. Now manufacturers have design standing wheelchairs, which help…
Victims of a Disability are protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act In 1990, the United States passed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act, which protects individuals with disabilities in the workforce from being discriminated against from things such as hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, etc. This act requires an employer to reasonably…
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…
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…