Grandfather Appreciates Granddaughter with Rett Syndrome
Gregg Olson of Amboy, Minnesota, has a five-year-old granddaughter with Rett syndrome. In an interview, he said, "Evie can't walk or talk, but she can make sounds. She often has more frustration than most girls
Autism Tips for a Sensory Friendly July 4th
The Fourth of July holiday often includes fireworks and parades, backyard barbecues and neighborhood festivals - all of which can be overstimulating for some individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions like autism.
Markham Book Challenges Churches
For millions of Americans with disabilities, faith and church play big roles. For years, 61-year-old Dan'l Markham of Moorpark, California, has been helping thousands of churches become aware of what he believes their faith calls them to do.
Dummy Hoy Deserves Hall of Fame Recognition
Until now, I've never asked readers to sign a petition, but this one really hits home with me and thousands of other baseball enthusiasts....
Young Nurse Determined to Beat Polio Effects
Monpreet Sidhu of Santa Monica, California, may be one of the youngest Americans with PPS. In a telephone interview, 34-year-old Sidhu said, "I was...
Brother and Sister with PKU
Almost every American baby at birth receives a needle stick to collect a few drops of blood to test for phenylketonuria, or PKU, a rare, inherited birth defect.
Dick Ireland and Stroke
Radio personality Dick Ireland was a fixture on Baltimore airwaves for more than 50 years, beginning when he was a lanky teenager. For 35 of those years, he was the morning drive-time personality for either WLIF-FM or WRBS-FM.
Managing a Stroke
It wasn't the best of days for Mark Mace, of Mankato, Minnesota. One morning in 2005, he awoke to start his usual bathroom routine...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
In seven years of writing this column, I have twice mentioned my own challenges regarding post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and, both times, mentioned it...
Disabilities Give Therapists More Compassion
My grandmother likely would have said Maurice Shoen has had more physical challenges than "Carter has liver pills."
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Paul Black’s Solar Panel Cleaning in Roseville serving the region for...
Roseville, Calif. - Money-saving solar panels in Roseville, Rocklin and throughout South Placer County have become ubiquitous From new residential solar communities continue to big business and after market installation, solar seems to be a smart choice to shred those high monthly electric costs.
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Roseville 9th Best City to Retire in United States
Roseville, Calif.- The abundance of shopping choices, outdoor recreational opportunities, great weather, and proximity to the Sierra Nevada Mountains, wineries and San Francisco are all mentioned by Money.com as reasons for the ranking.
