Topic: Disabilities

AFP American Edition | 2010-03-17 16:10:09

Prior to the start of the Vancouver Paralympics, Russian cross-country skiing and biathlon head coach Irina Gromova predicted her squad would struggle for medals. Instead, her countrymen have dominated the proceedings through four days of competition, leading the event with 15 medals, including six golds. With the cross-country skiers accounting for seven medals and the biathletes the rest, she attributed ...

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isnare | 2010-03-14 01:49:46

There are reasons why some people become immobilized and dependent to their wheelchair for their mobility. Sometimes disabilities struck them due to illnesses, accidents or even by congenital defects. Old people also tend to become easily immobilize once serious cases of rheumatism, arthritis, diabetes, heart problems, and other disabilities affect their physical health. While some people may depend on nurses ...

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AP News | 2010-03-03 12:18:35
SC lawmakers consider cutting all services for 26,000 people with disabilities

Lawmakers are considering cutting all services for nearly 26,000 people with disabilities as South Carolina tries to plug a $560 million budget hole. Parents say the proposed cuts to day care programs and other services would force them to give up much-needed jobs to stay home and ...

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Reuters Life! Online Report | 2010-03-01 10:02:50

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - When Jothy Rosenberg was told after losing a leg and part of a lung to cancer that he would not survive, the teenager went to Utah and skied for 100 days straight. It was followed by swimming, white water rafting, water skiing, and biking. Now 36 years later, Rosenberg who is healthy and thriving, has founded ...

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Judge refuses to dismiss case against Salem mom

Boston Herald | 2010-03-19 08:28:17

'System failed' disabled man: official

Ottawa Citizen, Canada | 2010-03-19 07:00:41

Wis. egg processor settles seizure suit

NBC 13 Rockford (WREX) | 2010-03-19 06:48:59

Shotopop shows off its spot for SNCF

Digit Magazine | 2010-03-19 06:27:18

As the Hearing Impaired Rejoice At Mothers' Day

AllAfrica.com | 2010-03-19 05:44:22

Drake student to ride on Journey of Hope

Des Moines Register, Iowa | 2010-03-19 05:24:51

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