Archive for March, 2009
Half of Drivers using disabled parking illegally
A study done in New Zealand shows that half of the drivers that put a disabled placard in their car are not disabled. For those of us that are disabled this is not a giant surprise. I have lost count of the number of times watching a woman in tall pumps get out of a [...]
Blind people out of luck navigating the web
For most of us the web is a massive color newspaper that contains virtually anything you would ever want. For those that are blind navigating the web can be almost impossible. With web 2.0 applications, mouse clicks give you more control over your page and media. But for page reading software figuring out where the [...]
Password use on the Internet
The Internet has changed dramatically over the last few years from just viewing websites to using virtual applications in your browser. To keep you data safe sites have created logins and password entry points for each of their users. Virtual email is a good example of where the Internet is going. Most people have moved [...]
Computer repair personnel must have Private Eye License
The Texas legislature just passed a law that all computer repairs and help must be done by a person that has a private investigator license. In order to get a PI license you must either go through a 3 year college level degree program or spend three years as an apprentice to a PI. The [...]
Job searches may not be safe
As the market gets tighter and more companies layoff employees, everyone is now looking online for jobs. And why not when you have sites like Monster.com that has virtually millions of postings across all job descriptions? While these sites do have many reputable companies looking for employees or consultants, there are some out there looking [...]
United Airlines to Pay $850,000 for Disability Discrimination
Infozine.com has a story about United Airlines paying a large sum to close out an ADA lawsuit. Evidently when an employee is switched to "light duty" work, they are automatically barred from working overtime. This was put into place even if the employee was cleared by doctors to work over 40 hours. A lawsuit was [...]
Chronic pain reorganizes brain
Northwestern University has finished a study that shows brains involved with chronic pain are more likely to have depression and other cognitive declines. Cognitive and emotional functions appear to be negatively affected by chronic pain creating an atrophy in cells that are repeatedly forced to send pain comands over and over. This is the first [...]
New wheelchairs perform best in titanium
Newswise has a story that tested 12 wheelchairs and found titanium chairs were easier to transport, handled larger loads, and lasted longer than their steel or aliminium cousins. Titanium chairs tend to run a little more expensive, but this study shows that the extra money is well spent. A lighter chair is always a welcome [...]
Disabled children in England wait months for electric wheelchairs
The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign has collected information that shows that children can wait on average 5 months before getting their powered wheelchairs. It did not matter where the child lived and in fact families living blocks apart could see months difference in their wheelchair delivery. Primary Care Trusts (PCT) control the whole aspect of children [...]
Joni and Friends Fishing Day
Doug Goddard, the Joni and Friends Area Director in Florida is setting up a fishing day for the disabled in Jacksonville Florida. For those in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama, here is an awesome chance to have fun and fellowship with those that are living with the same problem and issues you are.
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