Creating lasting change for women with disabilities in Kaduna state, Nigeria | Blogs
Many of the single men with disabilities we work with didn’t know they could go to the hospital and get condoms for free. They also now know that if they do not use contraception, especially condoms, they risk contracting sexually transmitted infections. There has been a huge improvement and we
Americans Fear Corruption, Nuclear Threats, and Economic Instability
Author: Chapman UniversityPublished: 2024/10/23Post type: Reports and minutes – Peer Reviewed: YeahIssue: Phobias and Fears (Publications database) Page content: Synopsis Introduction Main article Synopsis: American fears in 2024 include government corruption, the possibility of global war and economic uncertainty. Fear of corrupt government officials tops the list this year, as
Rachel Shenton Launches “Shaping Tomorrow” Video Podcast For Deaf Community
Oscar-winning actress Rachel Shenton has launched a groundbreaking video podcast series called “Shaping Tomorrow,” designed to celebrate diversity and amplify the voices of deaf people. The four-part series features fascinating conversations between deaf and hearing professionals, including a deaf architect who talks design with Wayne Hemingway and a deaf makeup
Major Corporations To Get Neurodiversity Training
Justin Pierce, who has autism and works as an account support associate, sits at his desk in the EY offices in Chicago in 2019. (José M. Osorio/Chicago Tribune/TNS) In an effort to boost employment for people with autism and other disabilities, Wells Fargo is partnering with a university to help
Grams and Ounces to Teaspoon Conversion Chart
Ian C. Langtree – Content Writer/Editor for Disabled WorldPublished: 2024/10/21Post type: Conversion, CalculationIssue: Medical Calculators and Charts (Publications Database) Page content: Synopsis Introduction Main article Synopsis: The conversion table provides a quick reference for converting between grams, teaspoons, and ounces of several common ingredients. Remember that measurements in ounces can
Disney Movie To Star Actress With Cerebral Palsy
Emily Mitchell, Luke Kirby, Phoebe-Rae Taylor and Rosemarie Dewitt in “Out of My Mind,” premiering on Disney+ in November. (Michael Gibson/Disney) Disney is set to release a film centered on the experience of a sixth-grade boy with cerebral palsy who does not speak, uses a wheelchair and seeks inclusive education.
Sunrise Medical’s Empulse R90 Offers Long-Range Power Assist
The Empulse R90 is a new long-range power assist option from Sunrise Medical that mounts under rigid and folding wheelchairs. You control the device with a push-button control box that connects wirelessly via Bluetooth and attaches to the frame of your wheelchair. There is currently no option for a wired
Community collaboration was vital in Pakistan’s fight against trachoma | Blogs
Training health workers to identify trachoma Pakistan’s healthcare system has a unique asset: its legion of female healthcare professionals, known as Lady Health Workers. Currently, around 100,000 female healthcare workers work in rural regions and deprived urban areas across the country. They are often the first level of health care
Black Garlic Extract Shows Promise Against Prostate Cancer
Issue: Herbalism and HerbsAuthor: University of CórdobaPublished: 2024/10/17Post type: Experimental study – Peer Reviewed: YeahContent: Summary – Definition – Introduction – Main article – Related topics Synopsis: A study evaluates the beneficial effects of fermented black garlic extract on prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the third cause of death from
Evolutionary Brain Genes Linked to Developmental Disorders
Issue: Anthropology and disabilityAuthor: Vlaams Instituut voor BiotechnologiePublished: 2024/10/14Post type: Experimental study – Peer Reviewed: YeahContent: Summary – Definition – Introduction – Main article – Related topics Synopsis: Specific human genes regulate key genes mutated in autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Scientists have discovered a link between two genes, present only
SSI, Social Security Benefits To Rise
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits will increase in 2025. (Disability Scoop) People with disabilities who receive Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits can expect to receive more money next year. The Social Security Administration said Thursday that monthly payments will increase by 2.5% in 2025. The change
