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What do David Beckham, Charles Darwin and Penelope Cruz have in common? Obsessive compulsive disorder. Did you know Neil Young, Agatha Christie and Richard Burton had epilepsy? Did you know Olympic figure skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi began skating as physical therapy for her…
You’ve probably heard that the word “handicaped” is derived from the phrase “cap in hand”, which in modern times is equated with begging. It’s a common story. But it turns out that story is false. When I first read this I was wary–after…
On May 15th, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced it is making $85 million available to state housing agencies to provide housing assistance for extremely low-income persons with disabilities. As part of recent reforms made to the 811 Program, the funding is…
Evidence shows that broadband usage can create significant economic benefits for those who adopt it, and conversely, it can create significant economic disadvantages for those who don’t. Internet access could make the difference between those who succeed and those who…
En-Vision America, along with the Walmart Mail Order Pharmacy, is conducting a pilot program called ScripTalk that offers talking prescription labels for the visually impaired. All the usual prescription label information is encoded into a special ScripTalk label which can be…
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced it is recruiting people with disabilities for it’s many open positions nationwide. That’s right, you don’t have to live in or near Washington, DC, to work for the DOL; they have offices in…
Want to do your bit to improve transit for people with disabilities? The Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF) would love to have you participate in their study. It doesn’t take long, and you can do it online from…
Come and celebrate the Grand Opening of THE SHOP at the Center for Independent Living on May 4 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm with demonstrations of assistive technology, information about The Shop, refreshments, and door prizes. The Shop provides wheelchair repairs and distributes donated…
The idea of a dental switchboard that was tongue-controlled was first introduced by Alfred Bester in his 1956 award-winning science fiction novel, The Stars My Destination. Now that science fiction has become a reality. It’s called the Tongue Drive System.…
Another victory for people with disabilities was achieved this week when the Illinois attorney general’s office announced a settlement with AMC Theatres, the state’s largest movie theater chain. AMC has agreed to make it’s movies accessible for people with hearing and visual impairments. By 2014,…