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Pill Bottle for the Blind and Visually Impaired

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[23/05/2012] It is easy to see that University of Cincinnati design students are on to something with their new design and prototype for a prescription-medicine pill bottle that better serves the needs of the blind and visually impaired by means of a simple and inexpensive innovation. Pill Bottle for the Blind and Visually Impaired - read more

Key to Diagnosing Diabetes in Asian Populations

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[14/05/2012] As the diabetes epidemic spreads worldwide, there is growing concern for Asian American populations, who are nearly twice as likely to develop diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes. Key to Diagnosing Diabetes in Asian Populations - read more

Accreditation Improves Safety Culture at Nursing Homes

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[02/05/2012] Accredited nursing homes report a stronger resident safety culture than nonaccredited facilities, according to a new study. Accreditation Improves Safety Culture at Nursing Homes - read more

Ways to Evaluate End-of-Life Care in Nursing Homes

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[18/04/2012] While nursing homes are the place where an estimated 30 per cent of Americans die, there currently exists no way to compare which institutions do a better job at managing end of life care. A new study is starting a discussion over the need to create end of life quality measures in order to both inform consumers and provide nursing homes with incentive to improve care. Ways to Evaluate End-of-Life Care in Nursing Homes - read more

Medi-Cal Caregivers Live In or Near Poverty

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[13/04/2012] The demand for caregivers is growing rapidly as California's population ages, but the majority of state's Medi-Cal caregivers earn poverty wages and have poor access to health care and food, a new study from the University of California Los Angeles has found. Medi-Cal Caregivers Live In or Near Poverty - read more

Health Benefits for African American Veterans with Diabetes

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[23/03/2012] Intervention by peer mentors has a statistically significant effect on improving glucose control in African American veterans with diabetes, according to a study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania. Health Benefits for African American Veterans with Diabetes - read more

Diagnosis of ADHD on the Rise

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[21/03/2012] The number of American children leaving doctors’ offices with an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis has risen 66 per cent in 10 years, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study. Diagnosis of ADHD on the Rise - read more

Managing Chronic Pain Tougher in Poor Neighborhoods

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[12/03/2012] Living in a poor neighborhood was linked with worse chronic pain for young adults, according to a study by the University of Michigan Health System, but young black patients faced difficulties with pain management no matter where they lived. Managing Chronic Pain Tougher in Poor Neighborhoods - read more

Hearing Loss Linked to 3-Fold Risk of Falling

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[07/03/2012] Hearing loss has been linked with a variety of medical, social and cognitive ills, including dementia. However, a new study led by a Johns Hopkins researcher suggests that hearing loss may also be a risk factor for another huge public health problem: falls. Hearing Loss Linked to 3-Fold Risk of Falling - read more

Hospitality Industry Often Reluctant to Hire People with Disabilities

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[22/02/2012] People with disabilities trying to find employment in the United States hospitality industry face employers who are often reluctant to hire them because of preconceived notions that they cannot do the job and that they are more costly to employ that people without disabilities, according to new research from the University of New Hampshire (UNH). Hospitality Industry Often Reluctant to Hire People with Disabilities - read more

African-American Children Tend to Be Diagnosed Later for Autism

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[17/02/2012] A study by a Florida State University researcher has found that African-American children tend to be diagnosed later than white children, which results in a longer and more intensive intervention. African-American Children Tend to Be Diagnosed Later for Autism - read more

New Cognition: Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD in Children

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[23/11/2011] Updated guidelines from the American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) offer new information on diagnosing and treating Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in younger children and in adolescents. New Cognition: Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD in Children - read more

Computer-Based Physical Therapy Games for People with Parkinson's

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[26/10/2011] Playing computer-based physical therapy games can help people with Parkinson's disease improve their gait and balance, according to a new pilot study. Computer-Based Physical Therapy Games for People with Parkinson's - read more

Facial Characteristics of Children with Autism

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[26/10/2011] The face and brain develop in coordination, with each influencing the other, beginning in the embryo and continuing through adolescence. Now, University of Missouri (MU) researchers have found distinct differences between the facial characteristics of children with autism compared to those of typically developing children. This knowledge could help researchers understand the origins of autism. Facial Characteristics of Children with Autism - read more

Men with Disabilities More Likely to Be Sexually Abused

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[12/10/2011] A new study of the University of Massachusetts Medical School is the first population-based investigation to examine sexual violence victimization against men with disabilities. Researchers report that men with disabilities are more than four times more likely to be victimised by sexual assaults compared to men without disabilities. Men with Disabilities More Likely to Be Sexually Abused - read more

New Video Gaming Technology to Detect Illness

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[12/09/2011] Many older adults lose their independence as their health declines and they are compelled to move into assisted care facilities. Researchers at the University of Missouri (MU) and TigerPlace, an independent living community, have been using motion-sensing technology to monitor changes in residents' health for several years. New Video Gaming Technology to Detect Illness - read more

Osteoarthritis Incidence Significantly Higher among US Military Personnel

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[29/08/2011] New research shows significantly higher osteoarthritis (OA) incidence rates in military populations than among comparable age groups in the general population. Osteoarthritis Incidence Significantly Higher among US Military Personnel - read more

Over Half of Alzheimer's Cases May Be Preventable

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[01/08/2011] Over half of all Alzheimer's disease cases could potentially be prevented through lifestyle changes and treatment or prevention of chronic medical conditions, according to a study led by Doctor Deborah Barnes, a mental health researcher at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. Over Half of Alzheimer's Cases May Be Preventable - read more

Young People with Type 1 Diabetes at Risk for Heart Disease

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[18/07/2011] New research shows that adolescents and young adults with type 1 (juvenile) diabetes have thicker and stiffer carotid arteries, also known as atherosclerosis, a risk factor for heart attack and stroke in adults. This research is believed to be the first to examine whether type 1 diabetes has a measurable effect on carotid arteries in this age group. Young People with Type 1 Diabetes at Risk for Heart Disease - read more

New Evidence: Benefits of Home Dialysis for Kidney Patients

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[29/06/2011] Cells that help protect blood vessels work better in patients who undergo dialysis at home during the night than those who undergo standard daytime dialysis in a hospital, according to the nephrologist Darren Yuen. New Evidence: Benefits of Home Dialysis for Kidney Patients - read more

Guide Vests: Robotic Navigation Aids for the Visually Impaired

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[01/06/2011] A group of researchers is creating a high-tech aid for blind and partially blind people who have long depended on white canes as their only tool for getting around. A design first shown a year ago is now being further developed. Guide Vests: Robotic Navigation Aids for the Visually Impaired - read more

Under-Developed Countries: Mobile Phones May Improve Diabetes Management

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[20/05/2011] A new study suggests that mobile phones could help low-income patients across the globe manage diabetes and other chronic diseases. Under-Developed Countries: Mobile Phones May Improve Diabetes Management - read more

Older Lesbians and Gays: Higher Rates of Chronic Disease

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[06/04/2011] Members of California's aging lesbian, gay and bisexual population are more likely to suffer from certain chronic conditions, even as they wrestle with the challenges of living alone in far higher numbers than the heterosexual population. Older Lesbians and Gays: Higher Rates of Chronic Disease - read more

Metabolite Levels May Be Able to Improve Diabetes Risk Prediction

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[28/03/2011] Type 2 diabetes: In a report, researchers describe finding that levels of five amino acids not only indicated increased diabetes risk in a general population but also could differentiate, among individuals with traditional risk factors such as obesity, those most likely to actually develop diabetes. Metabolite Levels May Be Able to Improve Diabetes Risk Prediction - read more

New Approach Finds Success in Teaching Youth with Autism

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[02/03/2011] As the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders continues to increase, the one thing that won't change is the need for those children to develop social skills. Now, researchers are developing an effective social competence curriculum, with a virtual classroom component, that could help educators meet the demand of this growing population. New Approach Finds Success in Teaching Youth with Autism - read more

Hospice Care Increasing for Nursing Home Patients with Dementia

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[09/02/2011] In newly published research analysing data on more than 3.8 million deceased nursing home residents, researchers at Brown University found the proportion of residents with dementia who benefited from Medicare hospice care nearly tripled – and the duration of care more than doubled – between 1999 and 2006. Hospice Care Increasing for Nursing Home Patients with Dementia - read more

Improving Mind-Controlled Prosthetics

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[07/02/2011] US Researchers are helping the Pentagon build reliable mind-controlled prosthetic devices that military and civilian amputees can use the rest of their lives. Improving Mind-Controlled Prosthetics - read more

Free Concert for Young People with Autism and their Families

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[17/01/2011] The Help Group and Music for Autism present the first of a series of four autism-friendly interactive concerts designed for young people with autism and their families. Free Concert for Young People with Autism and their Families - read more

Helping Electric-Wheelchair Users Move more Easily

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[07/01/2011] Researchers are working on technology that will enable electric-powered wheelchairs to detect hazardous terrain and automatically adjust their control settings to maneuver more safely. Helping Electric-Wheelchair Users Move more Easily - read more

Hospice Care Increasing for Nursing Home Patients with Dementia

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[22/12/2010] A new study of nursing home records shows more residents with dementia are seeking a hospice benefit and using it longer. The study also estimates that 40 percent of nursing home residents die with some degree of dementia. Hospice Care Increasing for Nursing Home Patients with Dementia - read more

Radiation Therapy Improves Painful Condition Associated with MS

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[24/11/2010] Stereotactic radiation is an effective, long-term treatment for trigeminal neuralgia: a painful condition that occurs with increased frequency in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Radiation is noninvasive and has less negative side effects than other treatments, according to the longest follow-up in a study of its kind. Radiation Therapy Improves Painful Condition Associated with MS - read more

Brain Bleeding Is Common with Aging

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[17/11/2010] A small amount of bleeding in the brain seems to be common among older individuals, according to a study by the University of California-Irvine. Brain Bleeding Is Common with Aging - read more

How the Deaf Have Super Vision

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[18/10/2010] Deaf or blind people often report enhanced abilities in their remaining senses. Researchers have discovered there is a causal link between enhanced visual abilities and reorganisation of the part of the brain that usually handles auditory input in congenitally deaf cats. How the Deaf Have Super Vision - read more

A Sing-Song Way to a Cure for Speech Disorder

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[13/10/2010] Speech-language pathology researchers are comparing two styles of singing in hopes of finding a treatment for laryngeal tremors, a vocal disorder associated with many neurological disorders that can result in severe communication difficulties. A Sing-Song Way to a Cure for Speech Disorder - read more

Suicide Rates High among Middle-Aged People

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[06/10/2010] The suicide rate for middle-aged people - a group considered relatively protected from suicide and with historically stable suicide rates - took an upward jump between 1999 and 2005, according to research. Suicide Rates High among Middle-Aged People - read more

African American Seniors at Higher Risk for Mental Abuse

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[04/10/2010] In a population-based survey to indicate a racial disparity in the psychological abuse of senior citizens, researchers found that African American seniors could be twice as likely to be mistreated than elders of other races. African American Seniors at Higher Risk for Mental Abuse - read more

Robotic Arm's Big Flaw: Patients Say It's 'too Easy'

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[27/09/2010] Researchers thought the ease of their robotic arm would be a huge hit. But they were wrong – many participants in a pilot study didn't like it because it was "too easy." Robotic Arm's Big Flaw: Patients Say It's 'too Easy' - read more

Unemployment Programs Lacking for People with Disabilities

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[22/09/2010] Federal programs to assist the unemployed are failing job seekers with disabilities, according to an investigation by Jean Hall and Kathy Parker of the Center for Research on Learning at the University of Kansas. Unemployment Programs Lacking for People with Disabilities - read more

Memory Problems More Common in Men

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[20/09/2010] A new study shows that mild cognitive impairment (MCI) may affect more men than women. MCI is a condition in which people have problems with memory or thinking beyond that explained by the normal rate of aging. Memory Problems More Common in Men - read more

Biosynthetic Corneas Restore Vision in Humans

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[17/09/2010] A new study from researchers in Canada and Sweden has shown that biosynthetic corneas can help regenerate and repair damaged eye tissue and improve vision in humans. Biosynthetic Corneas Restore Vision in Humans - read more

Biosynthetic Corneas Restore Vision in Humans

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Misfolded Neural Proteins Linked to Autism Disorders

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[15/09/2010] An international team of scientists, led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego, has identified misfolding and other molecular anomalies in a key brain protein associated with autism spectrum disorders. Misfolded Neural Proteins Linked to Autism Disorders - read more

Elder Care Puts Strain on Adult Parent-Child Relationship

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[11/08/2010] Relationships between elder and younger members of a family can be strained and positive and negative in nature, even when affection is shared. A new finds that long-term caretaking duties puts further strain on adult parent-child relationships. Elder Care Puts Strain on Adult Parent-Child Relationship - read more

Elder Care Puts Strain on Adult Parent-Child Relationship

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Weight Decrease after Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery

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[04/08/2010] A study has found that patients often exhibit a significant decrease in weight and body mass index (BMI) after undergoing knee or hip replacement surgery (arthroplasty). Weight Decrease after Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery - read more

Gap in Preventive Care Exists among Latinos

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[28/07/2010] Prevention is the new buzzword for health professionals and the new emphasis for containing future health care costs. Yet Latinos have the lowest level of preventive care of all racial and ethnic groups in the nation. Gap in Preventive Care Exists among Latinos - read more

Intervention Tools for Autistic Children Needed

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[06/01/2010] According to a study it is estimated that approximately 673,000 children aged 3-21 have been diagnosed with autism in the USA. Intervention Tools for Autistic Children Needed - read more

USA: Record Number of Disabled People Voted in 2008 Election

[20/07/2009] New numbers released show Americans with disabilities voted in record numbers in the 2008 presidential election, according to the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). USA: Record Number of Disabled People Voted in 2008 Election - read more

Screening: Misconceptions about Breast Cancer

[19/06/2009] Fear plays a major role in whether women decide to go for cancer screening or not, but healthcare providers underestimate how much women need to know and wrongly assume that they will ask for information if they want it. Screening: Misconceptions about Breast Cancer - read more

Education: First Online Course in Guided Care Nursing

[22/05/2009] The first online course in Guided Care Nursing in the USA is introduced by the Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing this June, in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Education: First Online Course in Guided Care Nursing - read more

Dance your Way to Successful Ageing

[01/04/2009] Older people can dance their way towards improved health and happiness, according to a report from the Changing Ageing Partnership (CAP). Dance your Way to Successful Ageing - read more

Dance your Way to Successful Ageing

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[01/04/2009] Older people can dance their way towards improved health and happiness, according to a report from the Changing Ageing Partnership (CAP). Dance your Way to Successful Ageing - read more

Drugs: “Packaging for Seniors Will Be a High Priority Topic for the Future”

By the year 2030 more than one third of the German population will be 60 years old or older. The demand for drugs increases with age but packaging is often unsuitable for use by the elderly. Drugs: “Packaging for Seniors Will Be a High Priority Topic for the Future” - read more

Weblinks Accessible Travel

Whatever your plans are for this year's vacation - there are still obstacles and difficulties to conquer when travelling with a disability. We list interesting resources for handicapped travellers. Weblinks Accessible Travel - read more

No Pandemic Plan in US-Nursing Homes

[24/07/2008] If an influenza pandemic hits the United States, acute care hospitals are likely to be overwhelmed. A new study suggests that many are not prepared for such a task. No Pandemic Plan in US-Nursing Homes - read more

Intellectual Disability: Still Little Service and Support

[23/06/2008] People with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the USA being served by Medicaid are not getting the community-based supports they need in every State, says report by United Cerebral Palsy. Intellectual Disability: Still Little Service and Support - read more

U.S. Currency Must be Redesigned to be Accessible

[23/05/2008] The American Foundation for the Blind applauded a federal appeals court ruling that the U.S. Treasury Department is violating the law by not designing and issuing accessible paper money. U.S. Currency Must be Redesigned to be Accessible - read more

Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships in Marlborough

[31/03/2008] Till 5 April, the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships are taking place at the New England Sports Centre in Marlborough, USA. Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships in Marlborough - read more

Gene Therapy for Parkinson's Disease

[22/06/2007] Injection of genetic information directly into the brain cells of patients with neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s disease could safely alleviate symptoms of these conditions. Gene Therapy for Parkinson's Disease - read more

Complications of Type 2 Diabetes in Young People

[01/06/2007] The increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus and its associated complications in young people mean better approaches and management of both are urgently needed. Complications of Type 2 Diabetes in Young People - read more

The Sound of Proteins

[18/05/2007] Biologists have converted protein sequences into classical music in an attempt to help vision-impaired scientists and boost the popularity of genomic biology. The Sound of Proteins - read more

State Medicaid Rankings

[11/05/2007] People with intellectual and developmental disabilities being served by Medicaid are not getting the community-based supports they need in every US state. State Medicaid Rankings - read more

The Orphans Amongst Drugs

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Links: The Orphans Amongst Drugs

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Eye Implants in Cats to Help Humans See

[10/01/2007] Missouri, USA. In "Star Trek: The Next Generation," Geordi La Forge is a blind character who can see through the assistance of special implants in his eyes. While the Star Trek character "lives" in the 24th century, people living in the 21st century may not have to wait that long for the illuminating technology. Eye Implants in Cats to Help Humans See - read more

Cell Therapy in Diabetes

[27/11/2006] The European JDRF Center for Beta Cell Therapy in Diabetes reports its results on cell transplantation in 22 patients with type 1 diabetes. These patients had a history of failing insulin production. Cell Therapy in Diabetes - read more

Assisted living facilities

[06/11/2006] Illinois/USA. Over the last 20 years, a housing industry has sprung up to handle elderly citizens who cannot live independently but do not require around-the-clock nursing. Assisted living facilities - read more

Prisons not Adapting to Needs of Aging Inmate Population

Prisons not Adapting to Needs of Aging Inmate Population - read more

Court Decision Addressing the Americans with Disabilities Act

[18/01/2006] Tony Goodman sued the state Georgia for forcing him to live in an inaccessible cell. United Cerebral Palsy, a nation's leading organisation advocating for Americans with disabilities, joined other disability advocates in filing an amicus brief supporting the inmate. Court Decision Addressing the Americans with Disabilities Act - read more

Small Amounts of Alcohol Reduces Risk of Obesity

[05/12/2005] People who drink small amounts of alcohol regularly are less likely to be obese than people who do not drink at all. A study shows that consuming no more than a drink or two a few times a week reduces the risk of being obese. Small Amounts of Alcohol Reduces Risk of Obesity - read more

Long Working Hours Boost Risk of Illness and Injury

[22/08/2005] The long working hours culture drives up the risk of injury and illness, reveals a study. And the risk has nothing to do with how hazardous the job is. Long Working Hours Boost Risk of Illness and Injury - read more

USA Win World Junior Wheelchair Basketball Champs

[19/08/2005] USA defeated Japan to take gold at the World Junior Wheelchair Basketball Championships at the NIA in Birmingham. USA Win World Junior Wheelchair Basketball Champs - read more

Dream of the Future: Blood Test to Detect Multiple Sclerosis

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[16/03/2005] Identifying markers for a disease - a well-known tool in cancer diagnostics. Research in the USA has started to also look out for certain protein patterns in multiple sclerosis (MS) hoping to eventually develop a blood test for diagnosing the disease. Dream of the Future: Blood Test to Detect Multiple Sclerosis - read more

NAD Announces Proposal for Serving Low Functioning Deaf Individuals

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[04/01/2005] The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) announces the posting of a position paper proposing a collaborative national service delivery system in the USA to individuals identified as "low functioning deaf" (LFD). NAD Announces Proposal for Serving Low Functioning Deaf Individuals - read more

IPC and Deaflympics Sign Memorandum of Understanding

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[08/12/2004] Phil Craven, President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and Donalda Ammons, Interim President and Secretary General of the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (DEAFLYMPICS), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Washington, D.C., USA. IPC and Deaflympics Sign Memorandum of Understanding - read more