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New Study Presented at the 30th Meeting of the American Pain Society Reveals Online Program Reduces Impact of Chronic Pain and Improves Quality of Life.

Men who have been diagnosed with poor sperm quality and who are trying to have children should limit their cell phone use.

Professor Ouellette's New Book Seeks to Unite Disability Rights Advocates with Bioethicists to Improve Quality of Life for People with Disabilities.

All across America, there are homes that can actually harm those who live in them. From lead-based paint that can poison children, to cancer-causing radon, to cockroach and bedbug infestations.

Some Risks Could Be Addressed Early in Working Life, Study Suggests.

Eat a Protein-Rich Breakfast to Reduce Food Cravings, Prevent Overeating Later, MU Researcher Finds.

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Yesterday Ivan came back really overloaded and said he had to “make derivatives” (do calculus homework…..) The problem he did was to find all second partial derivatives of arctangent (y/x)   I’ll write up the whole thing later

Hey all…….. It’s been quite a while since any of us have submitted words for perusal on our blog…..for lots of different reasons. The last time Andrea the Integral posted something, we were just settling into our new residential pr

well we are all here at the program in connecticut. I (Andrea) did all of the packing and stuff before we left because Ivan was off for that week. The transition has been stressful to say the least. He and I have made good friends though. Athena hasn&#821

well…..we have not been blogging lately, certainly not for lack of writing material but because of tremendous overload…….our “external” (outside our body) sister graduated from college last weekend so there was much partying

…..And Threatens to Drive You Insane…….. Well folks, that’s where we are right now. Waiting. To begin another chapter in our autistic lives. In my last post, I talked about a program in Connecticut that might help us get back in ac

Warning to readers: it’s pretty late as I am writing this so it’s probably gonna be really rambly at points. Sorry in advance. Lately we have all had many things on our minds that we’ve been wanting to talk to various people about and bl

I am right royally pissed off! And I just have to write this off my chest. So here goes. It could probably do with some editing, but I have to get it out.Recently, my friend Sue O'Reilly wrote a guest piece for The Angry Cripple on the ABC Ramp Up site. R

So I'm sitting on a stool, holding little Boo Boo on the big toilet. Yes, she has a fancy schmancy toilet and shower chair, but the girl wants to sit on the big toilet like everyone else in the family. Of course.She does her wee wee proudly, and then pull

Oh, and by the way, did I tell you what I've been up to recently? Have a look here.So far, I've raised $1,600 for the doggies.

The day has come at last!We tried many many times over the last few years. We kept slamming into a brick wall which seemed to consist mainly of money.With "we" I mean parents. Parents of children diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy; some of them with the spast

We all know how discrimination works. But we tend to think about the big moments of discrimination, you know, not serving someone because they are Aboriginal, letting black people ride on the back of the bus, or park benches for whites only. But we of

This blog showcases my animal photography and videos. I share my life with 3 German Sheperds (Eva, Annie, and Lexie), one cat (Katie), and a bearded dragon (Zeppelin). A lab mix (Maggie), a sheltie Gamble), and a basenji (Jenny) live with close family mem

My name is Laura. This blog contains reflections on my life with Asperger's syndrome and anxiety. The main purpose of this website is to provide awareness of individuals with Asperger's syndrome and other disabilities.

Make things = know thyself., a photo by Austin Kleon on Flickr. “… it’s in the act of making things that we figure out who we are.”

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Jed n Lamb Show Originally uploaded by dnwallace Had a bit of fun and a play with Photo Booth while my boy was over, then created this slideshow with a couple more clicks. The Mac just makes it too easy. Then again, memories shouldn’t be hard.

Reviews of notable or notorious historical fiction I've read.

I am crip, hear me roar, curse, whine and laugh, evilly.

With the introduction of APH's Braille+ Mobile Manager, I thought it was time to talk about someone I've looked up to for many years. As a student at the Kentucky School for the Blind, I became aware of Larry Skutchan when I began working on the appl

This beautiful history book by former APH Museum director Carol Tobe was commissioned to celebrate the company's 150th anniversary. Packed with rare details about the origins of APH, this 180 page book features rich photography, reproductions of tact

APH offers a fascinating guided tour of its historic facility. Visitors will see the production of braille publications, the recording of Talking Books, and a demonstration of educational products. Tours can be customized for your group's interests. Adva

This is a mystery that has perplexed the Blind for some time. The story has been told in various ways on the internet. I believe sighted folks will enjoy this and may stop using the term when giving directions to someone who is blind or visually impaired.

One of the downsides of being the eldest child is that when your siblings can't crawl, they're pretty boring playmates. What's a 4 year old to do when they get bored playing peekaboo with the baby? Other than cause mayhem, which 4 year olds are spectacula

How to Choose a Tie from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit Few fashion accessories can enhance an outfit like a necktie. And every man should have at least a dozen good ties in the wardrobe.[1] Follow these tips to lo

Let's face it, severe disability is not going to be everyone's first choice of lifestyle, but if that's what you're stuck with then there has to be a funny side. Join me on the ups, downs and sheer bizarreness of life in a wheelchair, a family, and a soci