Can we think of a human who is unable to express his/her feelings, who can't socialize with the peers, who can't even maintain the eye contact? Whose rights are being violated almost every second! It's next to impossible to put ourselves in their place and anticipate those sufferings they undergo. But there are some angels living this phenomenon, named as autism.

World autism awareness day is observed on April 2nd 2010. People might think of it as just another disease but if we...

Vertical platform liftsare the perfect solutions for physically disabled and aged people to overcome accessibility challenges. These devices are safe and reliable accessibility solutions featuring elegant styling and quiet operation.Vertical platform liftsare a cost-effective way of transporting people from one landing to another. They easily blend with the surroundings and utilize only a small amount of space adjacent to the stairway. These accessibility equipments are available in an...

Residential elevators are a great addition to any multi-story home. Elevators for the home not only increase the value of the home but if you or your loved one is handicapped it makes the home much more accessible.

Home elevators are very safe, durable and virtually maintenance free. All of us will get older; installing a home elevator system helps by eliminating the need to move if and when it does get hard for you to move around as freely as you are used too.

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Leukemia is a form of cancer that begins in the blood-forming cells of the bone marrow—the soft, inner part of the bones. Leukemia, which literally means "white blood" in Greek, occurs when there is an excess of abnormal white blood cells in the blood.Known as leukocytes, these cells are so plentiful in some patients that the blood actually has a whitish tinge.

As leukemia progresses, the cancer interferes with the body's production of other types of blood...

You've probably heard it a hundred times, joint pain is merely the cause of aging and nothing else. This is a myth. In fact, joint disorders are caused by different factors all leading to pain and related stress.

Age is a huge factor in joint disorders because the cartilage thins as a person grows old. Joints are damaged faster as the surface of the cartilage changes from smooth to cracked. Nonetheless, this is not the only reason for the aches and pains one can suffer.

Adult Dyslexia Late Diagnosis: Is There Still Hope?

Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that affects people of all ages. Just as with other disabilities, early detection of the condition and early intervention are beneficial to the person with the disability. However, this is not always the case with dyslexia.

An Overlooked Beginning

Most of the time, the beginnings of dyslexia is overlooked, which is the reason why a lot of cases are only diagnosed during...

A manual wheelchair is an excellent solution for anyone whose physical problem, injury, or illness affects only their ability to walk but not their physical condition in general. People with mobility problems caused by other conditions may require extra help in order to remain mobile and independent. These people may require motorized wheelchairs, scooters, or power-base chairs.

Motorized wheelchairs come in three basic designs: power wheelchairs, motorized versions of manual...

This just happened to me on 3/1/08. I was reading a book to my six year son about Lou Gehrig. Lou died of ALS which is commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease around the age of 37. As I read the pages I was overcome by emotions about Lou having ALS, about my own multiple sclerosis and Lou dying at such a young age. Although I didn't cry tears were welling up in my eyes and my throat was getting choked up. I didn't want my son to see me like this so I quickly finished the book and we went...

When you are looking to rent a temporary wheelchair, it is important to check around for good deals. This article provides some tips and ideas for finding a quality wheel chair that can be rented or leased at a reasonable price.

Doctor's office and local hospitals can provide great leads for finding rental wheelchairs. Doctor's offices and hospitals will probably know of some local business which rent wheel chairs on a short-tem basis. They may even be able to provide you...

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How often do you go to your doctor to have your blood pressure check-up?...