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June 2011
American Dream:
You have the same feelings as everyone else no matter how different you may be.
The disability has robbed you of a good chunk (in one way or another) of your body
but you want to live as your friends and family do.
Sometimes it is just the American Dream. Other times it is the American life…
The Software Corner:
Text-To-Speech
Is it true that you can have the text turned into a spoken word? Yes, you can!...
http://adaptivesol.com/The_Software_Corner.html
Malicious emails, mostly drug manufacturers from foreign countries, filling up your email box Sounds familiar?... http://blog.adaptivesol.com/
Advice/ Effective Job Interview and Search Habits:
Hello readers;
My name is Jarial and I have been visually…
http://adaptivesol.com/For_Our_Readers.html (now in blogspot) new link: http://app.quickblogcast.com/bcCreatePost.aspx?id=4041188
Looking for a quick and very inexpensive meal? I found this to be a great time saver. Throw this together quickly. You can sing along too if you want to…http://www.measurefreehippiecook.com/2011/05/peasant-food-doesnt-get-any-better-than-this/
July
All children no matter what deserve an education: The question is: should children with special needs be taught in a mainstream class?
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/society-and-culture/should-children-with-special-needs-be-taught-in-a-mainstream-class-20110701-1gv3a.html#ixzz1QzRFSzKn
Inspiration: Be thankful for what you have. Watch this video of a man without any arms or legs: http://videos.disabled-world.com/video/332/inspirational-nick-vujicic-video-clip
How would you like to cook without measuring? http://www.measurefreehippiecook.com/2011/01/getting-our-acts-together-with-the-sacred-quartet-squash-and-greens-frugality/
The Software Corner:
The Technology Corner: Dragon Naturally Speaking- With this software a person talks naturally to the computer, using the included microphone, and the words appear on the screen. It is fully integrated with WordPerfect and Word so the commands are displayed right in the menu bar. Using voice only, the user can speak commands to proofread, revise and edit text, listen to, and dictate e-mail. A person can switch between the applications by telling the computer which program to open.
August
Visually Impaired People who are looking for self-employment need specific tools but yet they need them at a minimal cost. Are you looking for self employment or are you a professional who is interested in taking a course to learn how? This course is 6 parts and free for the visually impaired. It is 7 parts and has a nominal fee for professionals.
The course includes the following:
· Generate an idea
· Conduct a feasibility study
· Develop a budget
· Draft a marketing plan
· Write a business plan
All of the information is here: http://www.afb.org/Community.asp?AnnouncementID=972
Traveling with a Disability?-Paul Kurtz, a trumpeter travels to Thailand. Did I mention that he was Blind? Did I mention that he traveled Alone? Read more,,, http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?SectionID=7&TopicID=267&SubTopicID=83&DocumentID=5526
Disability Policy Council This is the Open Questions from July 14 of the Members of the White House Domestic Policy Council Office of Public Engagement and Office of Presidential Personnel answering questions on disability policy…http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/video/2011/07/14/open-questions-disability-policy
Cooking Corner-I don’t know about you but I just love taking out the slow cooker. There is something about the taste of the food that is so much better when it cooks all day. There are many, many recipes here. There are plenty that are easy to make and Enjoy! http://www.slowandsimple.com/Barbecue_Meatloaf-r-647.html
September
Barriers to Employment:
Do you have questions regarding employment and what an employer can and cannot do? What can they ask? There are barriers, but are there? Read what the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) has to say about the rights of people with disabilities http://www.ada.gov/qandaeng.htm
What is Google Earth ?
A great computer tool.
“Google Earth not only displaces satellite images but it also includes terrains and sometimes 3D reconstruction of buildings. You can look for directions and businesses, just like in Google Maps and pinpoint areas or draw on maps straight in Google Earth.”
Google's satellite imagery software has truly changed the way we look at the globe. The application lets you zoom in on any part of the world and for some places, observe from a few meters away.,
“Explore the globe”by Cyril Roger http://google-earth.en.softonic.com/ Includes the free download!!
November
In one of the worst cases ever found, numerous mentally disabled people were found imprisoned in Philadelphia. As people with disabilities, it is important to know that…“Scam artists can get control of a disabled person’s checks by visiting the Social Security office with the victim, who then designates the other person to receive the payments, said Nora J. Baladerian, a clinical psychologist in Los Angeles and advocate for people with disabilities. Only if there is a report of suspected abuse would social service agencies enter the picture, she said.”… http://www.courierpress.com/news/2011/oct/18/police-mentally-disabled-imprisoned-theft-scheme-i/http://www.courierpress.com/news/2011/oct/18/police-mentally-disabled-imprisoned-theft-scheme-i/
Autism and Basketball-Jason McElwain has practiced the game and suited up. As the water boy he has the talent to win the game but stays on the sidelines. He works hard and in the last game with four minutes to go they put him in. Jason hit six 3-point shots and a 2-pointer and was carried off the court on his teammates' shoulders. He drew National attention. As his school athletic director said. “We have an obligation as a society to find a way to include people with different abilities. This, hopefully, will help open doors for some people, or open some eyes."
As Jason says, "I'm not really that different. I don't really care about this autistic situation, really. It's just the way I am. The advice I'd give to autistic people is just keep working, just keep dreaming, you'll get your chance and you'll do it."
Cooking Corner--Rachel's Crab Imperial has me so disappointed in what I am having for dinner tonight at home!- http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/everyday-cooking/one-dish-meals/main.aspx
Screen Magnification is available on the newer computers right on the windows program. Many are not aware of this so we have the link here to show you how to set up the magnification on your own. Of course if you have any problems, please give us a call. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Make-items-on-the-screen-appear-bigger-Magnifier
Torture
Can you imagine psychological torture , drugging senior citizens with massive doses of the chemical restraint Seroquel, all at the hands of Goldman Sachs?
“Lillian Glasser was held in captivity in Texas, subjected to psychological torture and drugged with massive doses of the chemical restraint Seroquel. This was all a result of Goldman Sachs role in the conversion of Lillian Glasser's assets.” Son of Lillian Glasser http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nLThn3kw3o&feature=youtu.be
Grilling:
Oprah Winner With Cerebral Palsy To Premiere New Show-“A man with cerebral palsy selected earlier this year to host his own travel show on Oprah Winfrey's network will debut the new series in December.”
Gifts for those with disabilities:
For those with Autism-Children with autism most likely have a special interest. A book or movie would be at the top of their list. Board games are also very good for them. For adults warm clothes are always welcome as well.
Social skills-Music for sharpening the attention span. Board games are good for taking turns and playing with others. Tickets for going to theme parks which abound here in Central Florida are another great gift.
Motor Skills-For infants rattles are very good for the gripping, as they progress crayons come into place as well as shoelaces Mobiles and bubbles and later bikes.
Behavioral Skills-Here you will need to find something dealing with sights, sounds and smells. Musical instruments are usually at the top of the list. Think about the person that you are giving the gift to and then make your decision.
For many adults audio book, CD’s and DVD’s are great gifts. Choose your topics carefully. Here are some ideas:
Thinking in Pictures, The Way I See It (Both Movies), Mozart and The Whale (Book and Movie)
Or those that have everything and those on a Budget:
Picture Books-Collect Pictures of yourself at different activities. Put them together in a book. You can do this yourself or use one of the many online resources that are inexpensive (for about $20.00)
Gift Certificates-These are for your services. Ideas can be for lawn service, shopping, house cleaning, flowing planting, etc.
Video-For those that live far away from your relatives a great idea is to make a video. Have a friend help you make a video of yourself and your family at home or on a special trip. This will be a wonderful gift to a family or friend.
Christmas Songs-At this time of year we all like to hear the sounds of Christmas. So here is some Christmas cheer:
http://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video;_ylt=A2KLqILXC8FOChsAGuP7w8QF;_ylu=X3oDMTBncGdyMzQ0BHNlYwNzZWFyY2gEdnRpZAM-?p=christmas+songs+&fr=yfp-t-471-1&ei=utf-8&n=21&js=1&tnr=20
Cooking Corner-Time to Cook that Meal-Whether you are cooking for a small number or a large crowd this is the place to go. They also have some great low cost gifts to make!
http://www.bhg.com/christmas/recipes/
January 2012
It’s a New Year and most people think about turning over a new leaf. Usually that means stopping something or doing something to change another. I have a different approach for the year.
Your list for the Year: We have heard of the bucket list but have you thought about a yearly list? What would you like to accomplish for the year? Now let us demand of ourselves some gumption. We always say that we want to do something so let’s do it. So I am going to give you some of mine:
Now you work on yours.
Disability News- Finally there is an increase in Social Security at a rate 3.6 percent for 2012-http://sheriabrams.com/blog/social-security-disability-information/social-security-announces-36-percent-benefit-increase-2012/
What Do Sledge Hockey Players and People with Disabilities have in Common? They can be one and the same, of course!- http://www.edmontonjournal.com/sports/Disabled+sledge+hockey+players+find+freedom/5878389/story.html
Cooking Corner: What do you Do with the leftovers????? http://cheaphealthygood.blogspot.com/2009/01/65-cheap-healthy-one-dish-meals-with.html
Technology Corner-This comes from our computer technician- A new player to download that works better than Player- You can download now. -www.cccp-project.net/Cached - Similar
It has a strange face page but don’t let that scare you off. Just hit download.
February
Love-They've been dating for five years. He likes to write
stories. She likes to swim. He's from Decatur. She's from
Bethalto. They share a hope to get married and have
children someday....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KKRv6VaJzk&feature=endscreen
The Power of Music-The XFactor In Austrailia- He was
born in Iraq, a singer who will move you like no other-
http://www.youtube.com/embed/W86jlvrG54o?rel=0
Technology Corner-Protecting Your Laptop-Your
laptop is not designed in the same manner as your desktop.
Therefore precautions need to be put in place and taken for
it to perform and last.
First make sure that you use a cooling fan under your
laptop. If you are traveling they do have ones that fold up
that are easier to take with you. They are worth the slight
inconvenience.
Second, please do don't bounce your computer around. This
can only cause loose wiring. We are talking about plastic
casings here.
The third thing that you can do is to purchase an external
hard drive. If you use this to put most of your documents on,
you will keep your computer clean and thus it will not
become so bogged down.
One other bit of advice is to always shut it down. All the way
down/ Don't let it sleep. Shut it down.
Poem
How Did YOU Become So Beautiful?
By Steve Rose
How did you become so beautiful? I think I know the answer.
Because there are the stars and sky and the rise and fall, the
tears and laughter,
the sea the sun the towers and the sculptures.
The paintings in all colors to delight; the birds in flight over
all the animals of the Ark.
The fishes in the ocean deep among all that dwells in infinity
How did you become so beautiful?.I think I know the answer.
It’s because The Creators hand has touched you with Love
I’m so grateful he has shared with me that magnificent love,
with me that love for all the exquisitely beautiful things.
Like the silver throated voices of bells that hold the earth in
a spell.
Like the rainbow illuminating the midday sky like the rare
embrace of the sun and moon in the sunrise horizon
to let you know God’s love is close, sometimes as close as in
the center of the heart.
As I look at you, as your beauty fills my heart and soul
I know and want to sing the song of truth
I know why you have become so beautiful
Words-Words are a powerful thing whether we are speaking
them, writing them, or reading them. There are power words.
These that stir up emotions within one. There is a poster
framed on the wall in the hallway to my office with the words
“Believe and Succeed”. Powerful words!! believe and
Succeed!!-More Powerful
Words-http://imsuccesscenter.com/1565-marketing-power-
words-and-phrases-to-boost-your-sales/
Cooking Corner-Why Cook? Here are some coupons for
eating and some flowers. Plus a few other things thrown in-
http://www.thesavingspost.com/index.php?
action=all&city_id=9&city_name=Daytona+Beach,+FL
March
Have You Checked Out This Website?- https://www.disability.gov/home/i_want_to/assistive_technology/assistive_technology_in_the_workplace-Assistive Technology In the Workplace- Here is an excerpt:
“Assistive technology helps many employees with disabilities complete job tasks that otherwise might be difficult or impossible. Examples of assistive technology used in the workplace include:...”
The benefits of this website-“The site has information on topics such as applying for benefits, getting health care, finding a job, paying for housing and protecting the legal rights of people with disabilities.”
Linked In, The Social Site for Business People-I belong to this group and enjoy the conversations with others no matter what their profession may be. There are groups in which you may join. One of them is Professionals with Disabilities, of which I am a member. There are 2 members who have businesses that I wish to mention this month for their outstanding work.
Steve Wilkinson
http://uk.linkedin.com/in/wheelchairsteve
“enhancing the behaviors, attitudes and cultural awareness of individuals, businesses, charities, community groups, public authorities and other institutions. This objective is met through the provision of numerous tailored training, coaching and consultancy services”
http://abilitygateway.yolasite.com/
No Support for People with Disabilities?-It looks like we may have bees shorted here when it comes to the showing of the signing of the National Anthem at the Super Bowl-http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/02/07/supporters-no-one-saw-miss-deaf-america-at-super-bowl/
Quotes to Remember:
"Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless."
Mother Teresa
(1910-1997)
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal. It's the courage to continue that counts."
Winston Churchill
(1874-1965)
"I believe the unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality."
Martin Luther King, Jr.
(1929-1968)
"Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved."
Helen Keller
(1880-1968)
Technology Corner-This month see what www.ablevision.org website is.
Ablevision is Triangle's national award-winning television and media program created and produced entirely by people with disabilities. 100,000 Youtube views, 55 broadcast affiliates in Massachusetts, California, Idaho, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Virginia, and Washington DC. State-of-the-art digital studio. This is what people with ability is all about.
Note: Everyone be careful with your yahoo accounts. They have all been in danger of being hacked. Change your password right away if this happens and don’t use the same password for everything either.
Cooking Corner-Here there are thousands of recipes from Cooking Lights Magazine. Now I just saw one of the low fat deserts and it did look that way to me!!!- http://www.myrecipes.com/cooking-light-recipes/
April
“The comedian and his wife Adele both have cerebral palsy, but that doesn't stop them raising two children while campaigning for disability rights. he performs in a wheelchair and uses his experience of living with cerebral palsy as material. Next month he is touring his show, Health Hazard, which he describes as "a one-man mission to sell the benefits of free healthcare". http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2012/mar/25/cerebral-palsy-comedian-defends-free-healthcare
Technology Corner-There are many of you out there who own these types of technologies so I thought you would apprectiate Download our free apps for Android, Mac, iPhone and iPad-http://mashable.com/2010/08/02/mashable-android-app/
Follow the next link for the next type and so one.
Something to Think About:
First: Nobody can manage time. But you can manage those things that take up your time.
Second: Time is expensive. As a matter of fact, 80 percent of our day is spent on those things or those people that only bring us two percent of our results.
Third: Time is perishable. It cannot be saved for later use.
Fourth: Time is measurable. Everybody has the same amount of time...pauper or king. It is not how much time you have; it is how much you use.
Fifth: Time is irreplaceable. We never make back time once it is gone.
Sixth: Time is a priority. You have enough time for anything in the world, so long as it ranks high enough among your priorities.
Cooking Corner-I saw this and my mouth dropped. Yours will as well. Boozy Irish Whisky Cakes-http://polls41.bettycrockercommunity.com/
Finally-We All Receive Emails from people every day about this and that. Well my Aunt sent me one that I added a little blub onto.
Think about this before you donate.
As you open your pockets to do a good thing and make yourself feel good, please keep these facts in mind:
The American Red Cross
President and CEO Marsha J. Evans salary for the year was $651,957 plus expenses
MARCH OF DIMES
It is called the March of Dimes because only a dime for every 1 dollar is given to the needy.
The United Way
President Brian Gallagher receives a $375,000
base salary along with numerous expense benefits.
UNICEF CEO Caryl M. Stern receives $1,200,000 per year
(100k per month) plus all expenses including a ROLLS ROYCE . Less than 5 cents of your donated dollar goes to the cause.
GOODWILL
CEO and owner Mark Curran profits $2.3million a year.
Goodwill is a very catchy name for his business. You donate to
his business and then he sells the items for PROFIT.
He pays nothing for his products and pays his workers minimum wage! Nice Guy. $0.00 goes to help anyone!!! Stop giving to this man. Instead give it to:
The Salvation Army
Commissioner Todd Bassett receives a small salary of only $13,000 per
year (plus housing) for managing this $2 billion dollar
organization. 96 percent of donated dollars go to the cause.
The American Legion
National Commander receives a $0.00 zero salary.
Your donations go to help Veterans and their families and youth!
The Veterans of Foreign Wars
National Commander receives a $0.00 zero salary.
Your donations go to help Veterans and their families and youth!
The Disabled American Veterans
National Commander receives a $0.00 zero salary.
Your donations go to help Veterans and their families and youth!
The Military Order of Purple Hearts
National Commander receives a $0.00 zero salary.
Your donations go to help Veterans and their families and youth!
The Vietnam Veterans Association
National Commander receives a $0.00 zero salary.
Your donations go to help Veterans and their families and youth!
Adaptive Technology Solutions
The Executive Director makes less than $10,000The Director also donates a lot of her own equipment and funds. Your donations go to help all people with disabilities.
June
Letter From the Writer- I want to apologize for the newsletter not going out last month. Due to an extend illness it could not be helped. I found myself where I could not even get to my computer, and didn’t even want to! Now that is being sick!!! Please everyone bear with me as I am on the road to recovery.
Thank you!
An Important Press Release Was Made Available-Walmart Offers Talking Prescription Containers to Customers with Visual Impairments- Walmart Pilots ScripTalk Talking Prescription Program through Walmart Mail Order and in Three Select Stores-BENTONVILLE, Ark. (June 8, 2012) – Walmart (NYSE: WMT) announced today that it is piloting a test program with En-Vision America to offer ScripTalk, a talking prescription system that provides those who cannot read standard print a safe and easy way to access the information on their prescriptions. ScripTalk is currently being offered to customers with visual impairments across the country through Walmart Mail Order and in three test stores. The program is free to Walmart pharmacy customers who are blind or visually-impaired.
ScripTalk is currently available nationally through Walmart Mail Order and in the pharmacy at the following stores
Walmart is committed to offering affordable healthcare solutions to its customers, including those with disabilities. The retailer is always testing new programs to meet customers’ needs and is working closely with the American Foundation for the Blind, the American Council of the Blind and the California Council of the Blind to pilot this service for customers with visual impairments.
For more than 21.5 million Americans living with significant vision loss, properly identifying and taking prescription medications is challenging because they can’t read container labeling.” The Walmart pilot program addresses this often overlooked public health challenge. — Paul Schroeder, vice president for programs and policy, American Foundation for the Blind
Today’s announcement demonstrates Walmart’s significant leadership in serving its customers with visual impairments. This pilot is an important step in ensuring that people who cannot read standard print get the information they need to safely take prescription medications. — Mitch Pomerantz, president, American Council of the Blind
A prescription provided with ScripTalk has an electronic chip embedded in the standard print label. To hear the information on the chip, the customer simply places the prescription container on the ScripTalk device and presses the button.
Interested customers who either presently fill or would like to fill prescriptions through Walmart Mail Order or at the pilot stores listed can contact En-Vision America at 800-890-1180 to request a free ScripTalk Talking prescription reader.
Famous People With Disabilities-Most of us do not realize how many famous people have disabilities. I recently gave a presentation where I talked about some of those. Here are just a few of them from GirlsHealth.gov.
Actor and musician Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers has…
diabetes.
Actress Halle Berry has…
type 1 diabetes. She gives herself daily insulin shots and watches what she eats.
Actress Keira Knightley has…
dyslexia. Growing up, Keira's classmates made fun of her, so she would get books on tape and memorize them.
Actor Orlando Bloom, who starred in The Lord of the Rings, and Patrick Dempsey of TV’s Grey’s Anatomy have…
dyslexia.
Olympic swimmer Misty Hyman and the rapper Coolio both have…
asthma.
The designer Tommy Hilfiger and actors Will Smith and Whoopi Goldberg all have…
learning disabilities.
Michelle Akers, a former member of the USA Women's Soccer Team and second all-time leading scorer (behind Mia Hamm), has…
headaches and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Actresses Sarah Michelle Gellar and Chloe Sevigny have…
scoliosis.
Former Olympic sprinter and hurdler Gail Devers has…
Grave's disease.
NBA superstar Magic Johnson became infected with…
HIV in 1991 and educates young people about how to avoid getting the virus.
Miss America 1995, Heather Whitestone, has…
a hearing impairment. She was the first woman with a disability to be given this crown.
Television star Nicolas Brendon has dealt with…
stuttering his whole life, and is now serving as honorary chairperson of the Stuttering Foundation of America.
Musician Stevie Wonder is…
blind.
Actress Marlee Matlin is…
deaf.
Violinist Itzhak Perlman had…
polio as a child.
Baseball player Jim Abbott was born with…
one hand yet pitched in the major leagues.
June 11, 2012
Sick food- or should I Say food for those that are sick-this is a good discussion board filled with ideas of what to do and use. Believe me, it comes in handy.- http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845727
Technology Corner-In today’s world you can find the technology to automatically send out messages, newsletters, invitations, and other forms of data. However the human touch, as in most of our world has left us. Sometimes I want to go back to the milk man putting the bi-weekly amount in the box out front. Sometimes! So as there has been a very long illness by the one that does the newsletter, let us think about how far technology has taken us.
July
Damian Lopez Alfonso rides his bike without forearms, lost in a devastating childhood accident. He also races in events. Something one could never imagine. Tracy Lea first witnessed his unorthodox cycling method during a race outside Havana nearly eight years ago. .. Look under Damian Alfonso ( on left hand side)-topics.nytimes.com/topics/news/health/.../disabilities/index.html
It is that time of the year that we need to be prepared for evacuations due to tropical storms and hurricanes. Here is a website with links to aid you, caregivers, and those with special needs… www.FloridaDisaster.org
Cheap Eats-Good cheap recipes and don’t we need these in this economy! - www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/collections/cheap_eats
Technology Corner-Saving your information-Today most people save their information on a disc. Thus thinking that it is protected in this form. I know of so many people that put all of their pictures that they do not print out on a disc. Not to mention paperwork. Did you know that if a library caught on fire that so much paper would be preserved because paper lasts longer. Pictures and paper can always be copied. Experts tell us that one, they do not know how long a disc will last until the surface will begin to peel off , and two we know that technology will change and then we will not be able to use them(discs) with the latest computers. Therefore what I do is save my documents and pictures on an external hard drive. This I feel is the safest place to keep them.
August 2012
Quotes From Some of the Best-
www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/general/wish
August 2012
Sports is for Everyone and I Mean Everyone! Here Are Some Places to Get You Started- www.fdoa.org/programs/miracle-sports- “Miracle Sports of Tallahassee provides Access to Athletics for people of all abilities. Whether it’s rounding the bases, scoring a touchdown, or driving the lane, we adapt our games so that anyone can participate, and be successful. “
Recreational diving for people with disabilities-http://www.hsascuba.com/scripts/About.php
They are dedicated to improving the quality of people with disabilities through interaction with horses.- http://www.harmonyfarmsinc.com/
Obama’s Hiring Goal-Were you aware of this?” After a decade in which employees with disabilities made up fewer than 1 percent of the federal workforce, President Barack Obama pledged in 2010 to make the federal government a "model employer" of people with disabilities. But hiring is behind the pace needed to meet the goal of 100,000 new workers to which he committed the nation.”So now there are opportunities. See the full article-http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-federal-disabilities-20120713,0,6222671,full.story
Technology Corner-I have worked on many clients laptops and as soon as I pick them up I notice that they are very warm. Yes, laptop do get warm on the bottom and if continue to work on them for long periods of time they can be very hot. You can guess what will happen to your computer then. It will not be pretty! So I advise to purchase a laptop fan. They are about $20 and fit right under the computer. They have a USB so you can plug it into your computer, no electric needed. I also run a small fan on mine sometimes when I am working long hours.
A Man with a Disability was Denied Access to a Pool in A hotel in Rochester-http://www.scribd.com/doc/102500361/PRESS-RELEASE-Disability-Rights-Group-Wins-Victory-in-Fight-for-Equal-Access
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress
Phone: 888-NLS-READ (888-657-7323)
E-mail: nls@loc.gov
Web site: www.loc.gov/nls
http://www.afb.org/section.aspx?FolderID=2&SectionID=4&TopicID=200&DocumentID=933
September2012
When Jason Lester was 12 years old was hit by a car and suffered, among many things, a paralyzed arm. Now he can swim faster, ride further and run incredible distances. He is known as an Ironman and Ultraman,- http://www.beliefnet.com/Entertainment/Sports/Galleries/5-Inspiring-Athletes-Who-Overcame-Disabilities.aspx?p=3#ixzz23FbEb2kb
Here are ten types of kitchen daily living aids that can help with food preparation and cooking.
Various types of jar and bottle openers are available which can be used in many situations around the house and garden, making them very versatile indeed. They work in different ways; some are a non-slip rubber cone that is placed over the jar or bottle lid, and others use a metal loop attached to a handle tightened round the lid, and then levered open.
Trolleys enable you to take items to and from the kitchen, can help with walking, and can also be used in other rooms as well. They can help with carrying food and all the things you need with you around the house, such as glasses, a drink and medication.
Those who require assistance with feeding can benefit from using cutlery with oversized or adapted handles. This style of cutlery is ideal for those with a weak or limited grip. Crockery with higher sides to prevent food spilling off the plate can help those with limited hand or muscle control. Scoop plates have angled sides to help ideal push food onto a fork or spoon, and are ideal for those who eat one handed.
Tap and knob turners can be fitted to kitchen and bathroom taps and cookers to make sinks and cookers easier to use. These turn conventional taps into levers, which mean that they are easier to use. Turners are also available for cooker controls to make cooking safer and easier.
A kettle tipper is a device that supports the weight of the kettle in a cradle and enables the kettle to be tipped, so that the user doesn’t have to take the weight of the kettle. These can be invaluable for people who haven’t got the upper body strength or dexterity to pick up and hold a full kettle to make a hot drink. Mini kettles are also available which are smaller, hold a lot less water and much easier to use for those with limited upper body strength or mobility.
Non slip mats and coasters are ideal for placing under plates, and other items to prevent them from slipping around, when eating or preparing food for example.
Cutting boards are available which clamp to a work surface and often have sides to them. Sections for securing vegetables so they can be easily cut, and so that bread can be buttered safely using just one hand, for example.
Food preparation utensils such as spatulas, knives and graters are available with angled comfortable handles to reduce the strain on wrists and hands. These utensils allow those with mobility or dexterity problems to prepare and chop their own food without needing assistance.
A perching stool is invaluable for those people who aren’t able to stand up for long periods of time, and are perfect for use in the kitchen whilst preparing food, as well as in numerous other situations around the house.
These types of healthcare products are often recommended by Occupational Therapists and other healthcare experts. Kitchen mobility aids, such as these, can be the difference between somebody being able to cook for themselves and having to rely on someone else to cook for them. Many more daily living aid products are available which can benefit those with limited mobility or dexterity.
These are just a few examples of the range and variety of household mobility aids that are available. Why not see if there’s anything that could make your daily living easier at the Disabled World disability kitchen products shop?
Citation: Disabled World News (2009-06-11) - Kitchen mobility aids are usually small and often relatively basic items but can make life a lot easier for persons with disabilities: http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/cooking/disability-kitchen-aids.php#ixzz23Fe96N3f
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