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A rather interesting but concerning study to be published in next
month’s issue of Pediatrics found the prevalence of children
with developmental disabilities increased by 17% between 1997
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Treatment of chronic pain requires an approach that includes
psychological intervention for success. A recent report suggests
that non-pharmacologic therapies may be at least as effective as
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Every year, on December 3rd, the world recognizes the achievements
and contributions people with disabilities make to society. This
UN-sanctioned day was established at the end of the UN’s
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Posted in Spina Bifida by Laurie Stephens on Oct 24, 2010
Boccia first appeared at the 1984 Summer Paralympic Games in New
York, USA. That year, the Paralympics were split between two sites:
Stoke Mandeville in the UK, which hosted athletes with spinal cord
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Posted in Spina Bifida by Laurie Stephens on Oct 22, 2010
Alongside the opening day of the 1948 Summer Olympics in London,
Stoke Mandeville Hospital held its very own athletic competition
consisting of archery for WWII veterans with spinal cord injuries.
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I have participated and competed in many sports. Ever since I
started participating in recreation, I always had the goal of
participating in the Paralympics and winning a gold medal. When I
was
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When I started school, I began to realize that having a disability
meant that I was different and that it would be hard for others to
accept me. For some annoying reason, being disabled seemed to
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Having a disability can be expensive. Adding recreation to your
life can add an extra expense to your life that you may not be
completely ready and willing to put the effort into. But, it is
worth
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Are you ready to be inspired? Good, because we hereby declare that
today is Feel Good Friday! Here are 4 stories to make you get up
and dance, sit back in laugh, or at least just sit there smiling
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Have you ever been searching for something that’s right in your
hand? A new study expands on the results of a famous video called
“The Selective Attention Test.” Viewers of the short video are
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