Service dogs are the best friends of the physically challenged. They are not just for the blind. I don’t know what I would do without Fred, my service dog. He picks things up for me, open doors, turns lights on and keeps me company. Wherever I am you will find Fred. Whether at the school where I [...]
Massage therapy is an accepted therapy for those with disabilities. According to several studies, massage therapy has been found to help children with autism, ADHD, cystic fibrosis, and cerebral palsy. The combination of strokes and passive stretching benefits most people. It is also very important for adults in that it keeps the muscles stretched and [...]
Also filed in Alternative Therapies, Massage Therapy, Medical Treatment, Mobility, People With Disabilities, Physical Therapy, Therapy
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Tagged Autism, Cerebral Palsy, CP, disability, disabled adults, disabled children, massage, Therapy, Wheelchairs
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A few months ago we had our 2nd annual ART exhibition “Colours Erupted”. Twenty disabled artists displayed their work at the MAC center in Coral Gables, Florida. It was held to support the ART program and I sold all my pieces! We even had a mosaic composed of individual pieces by the artists. I [...]
Also filed in Alternative Therapies, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Disabilities, Occupational Therapy, People With Disabilities, Physical Therapy, Services, Special Education, Special Needs
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Tagged art program, brain damage, Cerebral Palsy, CP, disabled adults, disabled children, Special Needs, Therapy
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Disability News is finally up. My goal is to help those who have the incredible ability of succeeding, not withstanding their disabilities. I will be posting information on the latest developments and the best resources related to disabilities and the services provided to enhance your life. From the innovations coming from stem cells to the [...]
Also filed in Accessibility, ADA, Alternative Therapies, Assistive Technology, Autism, Behavioral Therapy, Blind, Cerebral Palsy, Cognative Therapy, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities Act, Disability Benefits, Discrimination, Dyslexia, Education, Hearing Disabilities, Insurance, Learning Disabilities, Massage Therapy, Medical Treatment, Mobility, Occupational Therapy, People With Disabilities, Physical Therapy, Research, Service Dogs, Services, Social Disabilities, Special Education, Special Needs, Speech Therapy, Stem Cells, Therapy, Wheelchairs
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Tagged Special Needs
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