Online Dating Community. Every time when you meet new guy through the internet or a club it’s hard to tell who they really are. Unless met through your friends or a group trip, you can fall into something unreal. There are two types of liars, one who say too much and other who say not…
Coping with RSD, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy I was in an accident in 2001 after which I started having intolerable pain. After seeing several different Doctors, undergoing Physical Therapy, and taking pain killers that left me unable to perform physically and mentally, I was eventually diagnosed with RSD, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. My fingers started locking up…
Beauty and Women in wheelchairs Today, disabled persons, particularly women in wheelchairs, have begun to destroy this stigmatised perception with amazing accomplishments like the Ms. American Wheelchair. Once, society viewed disabled people as dependent, unable to contribute to society. This has changed and today, disabled persons, particularly women in wheelchairs, have begun to destroy this…
Fun And Relaxation In The Lake District Fun And Relaxation In The Lake District UK More than ever, people are looking for places to vacation where they don’t have to contend with the crowds, noise and overall blare of everyday life. They want to get away from it all. The Lake District has gradually become…
Using And Maintaining Your Stair Lift Safely Climbing the stairs has consistently been rated as one of the most challenging tasks for mobility challenged individuals. This often results in people avoiding their stairs, which in turn can result in large portions of their homes going unused. A stair lift is one medical device that has…
My Mother’s Last Days On September 6th 2007 my mom passed away not even one month into her 80th Birthday. She was diagnosed with colon cancer in late April of last year during the first physical examination of her life. My father had been after her for years to go and get a check up…
Beware of cut and shut Stannah stair lift rails Purchase of an Stairlift are an important investment market and second hand it is perfectly legitimate Stairlift. In fact, major manufacturers such as Stannah offer elevations of the ladder second-hand, but that-be buyers should be cautious about some unscrupulous traders. There can be problems when buying…
Bridge Tolls and the Disabled We were asked about these a little while ago, and have since done a little research. Not all toll crossings offer concessions to Blue Badge holders and possession of a badge does not automatically entitle you to concessions at some crossings either. In some cases to qualify for the concession…
Dyslexia in the Workplace: Disability or Talent? In the UK, dyslexia is covered by the provisions of the Disabilities Discrimination Act, and meaningful protection is afforded to dyslexic thinkers through this means. However, is the disability framework for understanding dyslexia actually harming dyslexic interests rather than furthering them? Essentially, there are four distinct challenges involved…
Behaviour Characteristics of Autism What is Autism and What Are Some of the Behaviour Characteristics of Autism? According to Wikipedia, it is a brain development disorder that impairs social interaction and communication and causes restricted and repetitive behaviour, all starting before a child is three years old. Another definition states that it is a neurodevelopmental…
General travel health advice The Department of Health publishes comprehensive health advice for travellers on its website. Most organisations and charities related to a specific impairment can also give good advice about overseas travel and planning holidays. Taking medication abroad If you are taking medication, making sure you take the right amount on your trip…