APRIL 2015 ISSUE Annual Autism Awareness Issue * Autism: A New Theory * Birthdays & Kids with Autism * Early Sibling Support Groups * Genetic Testing for ASDs Our Annual Autism Issue is full of advice and inspiration for those caring for family members on the autism spectrum. The articles within address a wide range…
Transitioning From Active Duty To Civilian Employment
BY JENNIFER WOODWORTH Beginning with the job search, explore options that relate to your military experience and strengths but also your interests and positive personality traits. Retiring or discharging from active duty can be stressful, and joining the civilian workforce can be intimidating. According to the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense report 2012, there…
Through the Looking Glass
BY RICK RADER, MD “There comes a time in a man’s life when to get where he has to go – if there are no doors or windows he walks through a wall.” – Bernard Malamud Some things sometimes get the limelight that others deserve. Take the device that enables efficient movement of an object across…
Latest Stats, Facts & Numbers On Wheelchairs
KD Smart Chair recently released an infographic that visualizes the latest numbers, facts and figures on the history of wheelchairs, top wheelchair accessible countries to travel to, industry market outlook, employed wheelchairs users and much more.
FEBRUARY 2015 ISSUE
EP’s Annual Diet & Nutrition Issue * The Center on Nutrition and Disability * Improving Your Child’s Nutrition: Working with the School * Good Nutrition Starts at Home * ABLE Act Passes ON OUR COVER: For people with disabilities and their families, proper diet and nutrition is essential for living a healthy lifestyle. Our annual Diet…
Special Olympics Narrows Health Gap Faced by People with Intellectual Disabilities
Thousands in nine countries received free health care through Healthy Communities initiative. Global campaign to expand to 100 Healthy Communities by 2025 announced. Washington, D.C. – 19 November 2014 – Special Olympics released data today outlining the results of its successful two-year old Healthy Communities initiative and announced that it will expand the program from…
CONGRATULATIONS TO KRISTIN COMPTON, DMD
Dr. Kristin Compton has been named “2014 Manager of the Year” by TNCO (Tennessee Community Organizations – East Tennessee) for her work, advocacy, teaching and commitment to the oral healthcare needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Award was accepted on behalf of Dr. Compton by Kyle Hauth, Executive Director of the Orange Grove…
Blue Hens, Kitchen Tables and the Grooming of Future Leaders
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams Sixty plus years ago, when the disability rights movement started to get traction, there was a common landmark for most of the pioneering advocacy organizations. The Formica kitchen table with chrome legs served…
Umbrella Beach
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