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…

Hospitals and Handicaps The first time I saw a hospital commercial here I reacted strongly. I’m not used to having to think about what kind of hospital I’m going to have to go to when I’m sick or where to purchase handicap equipment. It has always been that you call the local reception and to…