Exploring SoHo: A Vibrant Blend of Art, History, and Modern Culture in Lower Manhattan
Author: Victor BlockPublished: 2024/11/14Post type: InformativeIssue: Disability Travel America (Publications Database) Page content: Synopsis Introduction Main article Synopsis: Exploring the vibrant SoHo neighborhood in New York City, known for its rich history, stunning cast iron architecture, eclectic shops, and artistic heritage. SoHo’s architectural riches, combined with its longstanding reputation as
School Bans 9-Year-Old’s Seizure Alert Service Dog, Lawsuit Says
Parents of twins removed their children from a Tennessee elementary school after officials banned a service dog from accompanying one of their children to alert about his seizure activity, a new federal lawsuit says. Staff at Dogwood Elementary School in the Memphis suburb of Germantown are accused of complaining that
When Your Tinnitus Worsens in Winter — Blog
As the calendar changes and the weather begins to change, I start to worry about a seasonal increase in my tinnitus. When the temperature drops, my tinnitus usually increases, waking up to a constant ringing like an electrical hum, accompanied by a reduction in my hearing and some dizziness. Meditation
State Settles Lawsuit Over Housing Individuals With Disabilities In Nursing Homes
The headquarters of the United States Department of Justice in Washington. (Liu Jie/Xinhua/Zuma Press/TNS) DENVER – Colorado agreed to do more to prevent the unnecessary isolation of thousands of people with physical disabilities who were confined to nursing homes, settling a federal lawsuit that claimed state health officials illegally segregated
What Trump’s Win Could Mean For Medicaid, Disability Programs
President-elect Donald Trump waves to the crowd after speaking during his election night party, flanked by family and friends at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida (Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald/ TNS) With former President Donald Trump returning to the White House, advocates say they are
New Project To Track People With Down Syndrome From Birth To Adulthood
A man plays with his daughter who was born with Down syndrome. (Michael S. Wirtz/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS) An ambitious new research effort seeks to follow thousands of people with Down syndrome from childhood to adulthood to learn more about the chromosomal disorder. The National Institutes of Health project known as
Folding a More Affordable Wheelchair
You’ve probably heard of origami, the Japanese art of folding paper, but have you heard of kirigami? It’s a lesser-known variation on origami that adds cuts to expand the range of possible designs, and research engineers at the University of Pittsburgh’s Human Engineering Research Laboratories hope it can revolutionize affordable
Researchers Develop Planimal Cells: Hybrid Animal Cells Powered by Solar Energy
Author: University of Tokyo (UTokyo)Published: 2024/11/05Post type: Research, Study, Analysis – Peer Reviewed: YeahIssue: Disability and Climate Change (Publications Database) Page content: Synopsis Introduction Main article Synopsis: Researchers at the University of Tokyo combine algae chloroplasts with hamster cells. Why it is important: This paper from the University of Tokyo
DSP Wages Up, But Disability Providers Still Struggling To Maintain Services
A direct support worker, center, puts on Keith Conley’s shoes, as his brother Kristopher moves around their home in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. The twin brothers have severe autism, need 24-hour care, and have had a lot of trouble finding quality, reliable aides to help them. (Courtney Hergesheimer/The Columbus Dispatch/TNS) Hourly pay
New Mobility Newsletter – Nov. 1, 2024
Fashion Reviewed: Jamey Perry for JCPenney Adaptive Clothing Line JCPenney recently launched a line of affordable adaptive clothing that offers something rare for wheelchair users: choice. Shannon Kelly tested seven different items from the collection of adaptable jackets, pants, shirts and leggings to see which worked best for her body
California’s Lithium-Rich Salton Sea Linked to High Rates of Childhood Respiratory Problems
Author: University of Southern CaliforniaPublished: 2024/11/02Post type: Observational study – Peer Reviewed: YeahIssue: Disability and Climate Change (Publications Database) Page content: Synopsis Introduction Main article Synopsis: A study reveals that windblown dust from the shrinking Salton Sea damages the respiratory health of children living nearby, causing asthma, coughing, wheezing and
TV BRA: Empowering Disabled Journalists and Making News Accessible
TV BRA is an innovative Norwegian news station where all the reporters are autistic or have learning disabilities. The station produces a weekly one-hour magazine program covering news, entertainment and sports, broadcast on major platforms such as TV2 Play and accessible via the TV BRA app and website. Presented in
