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Early Rheumatoid Arthritis: What Is The Best Treatment Approach?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, autoimmune, systemic, inflammatory disorder characterized by joint inflammation and joint destruction.
If left untreated or poorly treated, RA is associated with progressive functional disability, signific ...
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Homework Help For Children With Learning Disabilities
Homework is designed for a child to have time at home to 'practice' the skills that they have learned in their lessons at school. A child with a learning disability may need another whole lesson! Your child may pull out their homework and seem as if ...
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Prejudice and disability
Disability is all in the eye of the beholder. If someone has lost a limb or has some equally visible sign of a physical problem, the reaction is usually sympathetic. But take away the more obvious visual clues, and how the general public will react b ...
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Self-Esteem Grows When Kids Feel They Belong - Part Two
Belonging To The School Community:
Many children do not feel as if they are part of their school community, which makes learning that much more difficult. They are so uncomfortable, and feel so poorly about themselves inthat setting, that they h ...
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Self-Esteem Grows When Kids Feel They Belong - Part One
Want to boost children's self-esteem? Include them; really make them part of the family. Make them feel important, because they're important. But, don't stop there; help them become part of the school and local communities as well.
Belonging To ...
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A wheelchair users guide to public transport
As a wheelchair user you will find that more and more public transport is becoming accessible to you. New regulations mean that in future trains, buses and taxis will all have to be designed so that most wheelchair users can travel on them.
Here ...
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Overseas travel by train or ferry
If you are travelling abroad by train or ferry, there are a number of things which you need to consider. Planning ahead and ensuring your needs can be met is important.
Travelling by train
Before booking your journey, check with the train c ...
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Air travel if you are blind or visually impaired
When you travel by air, always let your travel agent and the airline know if you need any extra assistance. Contact the airline at least 48 hours before you fly, so that they have time to organise the support you need.
At the airport
Suppor ...
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Assistance Dogs and Taxis
What are my rights?
Drivers of licensed taxis have been under a duty to carry, free of charge, any guide, hearing and certain other assistance dogs travelling with a disabled person. Since 31 March 2004, a similar duty has applied to the drivers ...
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Travel and holiday contacts for the disabled
Below is a range of organisations and charities that offer advice and information to disabled people about travel and holidays.
3H Fund
3H Fund organises subsidised group holidays for physically disabled people accompanied by volunteer care ...
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The Blue Badge Scheme - Common Questions - Part Four
I think a badge is being misused, what should I do?
Report the matter to your local council. If possible, you should get as many details as possible from the badge on display (name, serial number, expiry date, etc). The council will investiga ...
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The Blue Badge Scheme - Common Questions - Part Three
Can a traffic warden ask to see my badge?
Yes. New powers have been granted to enforcement officers to inspect Blue Badges. The enforcement officers who have been given this new power are police officers, traffic wardens, local authority park ...
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The Blue Badge Scheme - Common Questions - Part Two
Applying for a badge
Do I meet the eligibility criteria?
Eligibility is considered in terms of being 'eligible without further assessment' or 'eligible subject to further assessment'
Therefore you can get a badge without further assess ...
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The Blue Badge Scheme - Common Questions
Do I meet the eligibility criteria?
Do I need to own a car?
How do I apply for a badge?
How do I find contact details for my local council?
Will I need to be assessed by a doctor?
How long are badges issued for?
Why can't badges be issued ...
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Travel Insurance for the disabled
There are many different types of travel insurance available. You will need to decide what type of cover you require and check thoroughly that the policy you choose suits your needs.
Choosing a policy
As well as the 'usual' types of cover, ...
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Airport and airline services for disabled travellers
If you need assistance from airport or airline staff at any stage of your journey, you should always let the airline know at least 48 hours before you fly.
Services for disabled passengers
These services should be available if you have a se ...
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How to avoid getting ripped off at Online Auction sites
#1 Tip To Avoid Regretting Purchases You Make At Online Auctions
Do you remember Yul Brenner and his 'Whatever you do.... Don't Smoke' commercials'? Well if there was a similar tip that I would want to say to the whole world in so many words to ...
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Making Money through Stock Photo Sites
Taking photos could be a hobby to you, but are you aware that there are ways that you could get paid for your digital photos? Yes it is possible and people willing to pay for your photos could be publishers, advertising agencies, and graphic artists ...
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So, Now You Have A Home Based Business - What's Next
Setting up a home business office is slightly different than telecommuting for an employer. Many times employers will provide assistance with ensuring your equipment and 'environment' are set up to be productive as well as ergonomically correct. As a ...
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Home Based Business for Moms
Home based business is very easy to start with today's internet technology that connects millions of people from all over the globe, but also offers you a myriad of opportunities to make money online. You can start your home business on Internet, if ...
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