Glee, Wheelchair Dancer Nov 20, 2009
And they have learning/cognitive disabilities (I think; I hate to guess) ... This kind of shit is why it can be dangerous when a physically disabled person has to stand up for themselves and their rights by separating themselves from those with cognitive disabilities. (Harper's Magazine)
Army helps vets with invisible wounds get jobs Nov 18, 2009
The problem is that many employers are far less prepared to take on former military personnel with mental and cognitive disabilities than those with burns or lost limbs. "Employers find it easier to accommodate those physical disabilities. They can get special equipment," said Sue Maloney, who works with veterans in the Wounded Warrior Program in the Seattle area. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
A superfluous sequel Nov 14, 2009
For example, it turns out, according to statistics, that children of Muslim women who observe the one-month fast of Ramadan early in their pregnancy are more prone to certain cognitive disabilities as a result of malnourishment, and that less Indian women fall victims to domestic abuse after the introduction of televisions in India. It is a pity, in this highly-anticipated sequel, for Levitt and Dubner to consistently choose to act as storytellers and data detectives, and refrain from giving... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
'SuperFreakonomics' as fun as predecessor Nov 8, 2009
Muslim women who observe the one-month fast of Ramadan early in their pregnancy are more likely to have children with certain cognitive disabilities. Some people who are rushed to emergency rooms might have been better off if they just stayed home. (The Augusta Chronicle)
NFL Commish Faces Congress Over ConcussionsRep. Conyers wants congressional review of NFL's medical records. Oct 29, 2009
The study revealed that players who suffered from head injuries are susceptible to much higher rates of dementia and cognitive disabilities. Related. (ABC News)
Brookline gala organizers hope to meet goals for rehab center in down economy Oct 17, 2009
They had five clients to begin with, among them Fineberg s brother, Adam, who has cognitive disabilities and still needs full-time care. The Price Center founders wanted to provide peace of mind to families in their situation that someone would always be there to take care of their family member. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Jeffrey Hernandez and Art Johnson live interview at 9:30 a.m. Oct 15, 2009
It also includes access points which reflect the core intent of the standards with reduced levels of complexity for students with serious cognitive disabilities ... Yet on the State s Next Generation Sunshine State Standards benchmarks, counting to 20 is actually an access point for students with serious cognitive disabilities. (The Palm Beach Post)
Hanover horse farm hosted Special Olympics qualifier Oct 15, 2009
Generally, instructors use props, games and exercises that allow riders who have cognitive disabilities to learn complex tasks on the horse. We deal with people who have mild to severe cerebral palsy, said Gina Petrino, one of Briggs therapeutic riding instructors. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Peak 2 Peak underway Oct 9, 2009
Each participating cyclist raised a minimum of 1,500 to benefit the USARCs summer and winter recreation programs for children and adults with physical or cognitive disabilities. The USARC provides teaching and equipment that enables the disabled to snow ski, snowboard and snowshoe during the winter. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Disabled more likely to be crime victims Oct 3, 2009
Study: People with cognitive disabilities represented largest group of victims ... The study found that people with cognitive disabilities such as mental retardation, developmental disabilities and cerebral palsy represented the largest group of victims. (CNN -- Law)
PCI develops new special needs curriculum Sep 25, 2009
Research indicates that students with moderate to severe cognitive disabilities typically need extended time, practice and applications in context in order to master skills, says Jill Haney, director of reading and government relations for PCI Education. Academic Curriculum Framework is a developmentally appropriate, standards-based framework of skills for all core subject areas. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Pediatric Strokes More Than Twice As Common As Previously Reported Sep 22, 2009
Although pediatric stroke is rare, it carries a high burden of lifelong motor and cognitive disabilities, she said. Co-authors are: Nidhi Agrawal, M.D.; S. Claiborne Johnston, M.D., Ph. (Science Daily)
Vitamin C Deficiency Impairs Early Brain Development, Guinea Pig Study Finds Sep 5, 2009
Brain damage which resembles the ones found in premature babies and which are linked to learning and cognitive disabilities later in life. Widespread vitamin C deficiency. (Science Daily)
Vitamin C deficiency impairs mental health Sep 3, 2009
Tests have shown that mouse foetuses that were not able to transport vitamin C develop severe brain damage, which resembles the ones found in premature babies and which is linked to learning and cognitive disabilities later in life. In some areas in the world, vitamin C deficiency is very common population studies in Brazil and Mexico have shown that 30 to 40 per cent of the pregnant women have too low levels of vitamin C, and the low level is also found in their foetuses and new-born... (India Times, India)
Three Cedar Falls schools, district on state's 'in need' list (2220) Aug 21, 2009
Even with the best designed assessments there will be students with Down syndrome who will fall in the category of students who have the most significant cognitive disabilities. NCLB regulations permit alternate assessments based on alternate achievement standards. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
County students' scores rise Aug 20, 2009
73 million students participated in the 2009 STAR program, which consists of four key parts: The California Standards Tests (CSTs), measuring achievement of state content standards; the California Modified Assessment (CMA), for students whose IEP (Individualized Education Plan) indicates the CMA is the appropriate assessment; the California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA), for students with significant cognitive disabilities and the Standards-based Tests in Spanish (STS), for students... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Timber Pointe offers campers taste of the outdoors Aug 7, 2009
The camp - which began Sunday and will end today - is for 6- to 17-year-olds with cognitive disabilities, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, mental retardation and Down syndrome. "The underlying purpose is the campers' growth as individuals," said program assistant Daniel "Popeye" Montgomery, a Virginia native who has worked at Timber Pointe for several summers. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Morsels for thought Aug 2, 2009
Fellender, a Brit who has taught at several international schools in Malaysia over the past 15 years, says his play, Viewpoints, is 70% based on his own experience of teaching students with cognitive disabilities. But its not a dirge of misery. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Artist tackles multiple tasks on 'Public Enemies' film set Jul 22, 2009
a school for children with language, learning and cognitive disabilities, which directly led to Star's opportunity to work on "Public Enemies.". "One of Victoria's friends in Cape Cod was Charlotte Atwood," Rice said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Diyas uncle asks for action on elder drivers bill Jul 6, 2009
Wagner voiced an argument supported by the AARP, the Massachusetts Medical Society and other backers of a bill (H 2241) to permit doctors to report patients with cognitive disabilities to the Registry of Motor Vehicles. The bill s sponsor, Rep. (Canton Journal, MA)
Nurse finds a career in Graceful Aging Jul 5, 2009
The building, a nondescript house behind a wall of trees and a rusty mailbox on 7500 Durand Ave., was supposed to be the newest home that her firm, Graceful Aging, Inc., would open for elderly people with Alzheimer s disease and other cognitive disabilities. She used to work in the basement of another of her homes in Sturtevant, but her client list grew so quickly that her neighbors called a town hall meeting to address the traffic she was causing, she says with booming, breathy laughs... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Wilmington resident joins motorcycle ride Jul 2, 2009
Ironstone Farm provides physical, occupational and speech-language therapy for people with a wide range of physical, emotional and cognitive disabilities through therapy horses. St. Charles Children s Home is an intermediate group home for young children from families in crisis. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Children turn to cosmetic surgery to look 'normal' Jun 25, 2009
One controversy involving cosmetic surgery and kids is whether parents of children with cognitive disabilities have the right to have their child undergo a cosmetic procedure to make them appear younger than they are ... " In one extreme case a few years ago, a child named Ashley with profound cognitive disabilities had her sex organs removed and went through other procedures to prevent puberty and growth. Her parents did not wish to institutionalize her but felt they could not care for her at... (USA Today)
Conductive education for kids with disabilities Jun 24, 2009
For children with motor and cognitive disabilities, conductive education is a complement to the other array of therapies and activities they participate in. "It's a program that is best started when a child is young because it teaches a child to do more things for themselves," said Ms. Calabro. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Special Olympics honors Pries Jun 19, 2009
Special Olympics Wisconsin holds more than 75 competitions and five state tournaments per year, providing year-round training and competition opportunities through 18 different Olympic-type sports for nearly 10,000 individuals with cognitive disabilities. PLEASE NOTE. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
My Possibilities bringing South African cuisine to Plano Jun 18, 2009
My Possibilities is a non-profit charity for adults with cognitive disabilities, such as Autism, Down syndrome, Asperger syndrome and Prader-Willi syndrome. It all started because I was a parent that had the need, Ferrell said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Watertown fire news: Woman crashes car into MBTA bus shelter May 27, 2009
The house, which serves as a group home for adults with cognitive disabilities, suffered from smoke damage. Firefighters extinguish ashtray fire at Arsenal Mall. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
PCI Education earns high marks for reading program May 6, 2009
The results were included in the conference session, Examining the Efficacy of a Sight-Word Reading Program for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities. Empirical Education conducted a randomized control trial in two Florida school districts during the 2007-2008 school year. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
NewSilver Alert issued for 84-year-old man Apr 15, 2009
It's designed to help find missing seniors with cognitive disabilities and is modeled after Amber Alerts used for missing children. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (Florida Times-Union)
Alliance Data partners with Special Care Career Services to keep special needs employment steady Apr 15, 2009
The company has partnered with Special Care and Career Services (SCCS), a non-profit organization that provides supported employment services for families and adults with cognitive disabilities by matching them to meaningful jobs ... Supported Employment Services is a program that matches adults with cognitive disabilities such as intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome and traumatic brain injury to meaningful jobs in companies needing their skills. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Cherish children with disabilities Apr 14, 2009
On April 1, The Times of Trenton carried two pieces concerning sensitivity about language when discussing people with disabilities -- particularly people with cognitive disabilities ... Many groups like the Special Olympics were begun by parents in an effort to enhance the lives of their children (minors and adults) with cognitive disabilities. (NJ.com -- Times)
Kind and thoughtful words Apr 1, 2009
It is: "persons with cognitive disabilities," "my neighbor with developmental disabilities" or "my co-worker with intellectual disabilities." Putting the person first is always the right way to go. I would like to encourage all public officials in New Jersey to use the president's "misstep" as a learning tool. (NJ.com -- Times)
New school rating system coming in Mississippi Mar 30, 2009
Special education students with cognitive disabilities may be receiving the best possible education from their teachers, but not be able to graduate with a regular diploma. "I think that may be a little bit unfair if a child has done all they can do, to only get a hundred points for that child," McCoy said. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
DAISY Consortium Releases Obi 1.0 - Open Source Accessible Multimedia Authoring Tool Mar 30, 2009
Obi enables individual users with a minimal amount of training to produce digital content that is accessible to people with print disabilities such as blindness, dyslexia, or cognitive disabilities. Obi is released under the LGPL license and is available for download at. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Young minds at risk Mar 29, 2009
As the largest advocacy organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the state, we are particularly concerned with what the authors call the "alterations in brain development" that may be caused by BPA. Research shows a connection between BPA and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but further correlations between BPA and cognitive disabilities have yet to be established. Nonetheless, let's not forget the histories of lead and mercury, in which our government... (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Musician develops his talent Mar 21, 2009
Stutt explained that the students in the program, which is for people with cognitive disabilities, have senior status and next year can either choose to go into a transitional program through the Racine Unified School District or to enter programs like those offered by Careers or the Racine County Opportunity Center. "Coming to Careers helps them know what to expect when they get out of school," said Stutt. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Datotel lands $1M contract with Emmaus Mar 19, 2009
works to help adults with cognitive disabilities through residential, habilitative and recreational programs and services. Datotel provides outsourced IT solutions for its clients from its $7 million, 30,000-square-foot IT co-location facility in the Globe Building in downtown St. Louis. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Brian's run beats on in Fresno after 30 years Mar 12, 2009
"There's still a misnomer that people with CP have cognitive disabilities, which anyone who meets Brian can see isn't true," Marrash says. "We're very well known thanks in large part to this race and the efforts of this family.". (Fresno Bee)
Program helps young adults with cognitive disabilities Mar 10, 2009
Chrisensen, 20, has been working once a week at McDonald s for three years as part of Community Based Transition, a Park High School program that helps young adults ages 18-21 with cognitive disabilities ... Christensen, 20, has been working once a week at McDonalds for three years as part of Community Based Transition, a Park High School program that helps young adults ages 18-21 with cognitive disabilities. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Norton man killed in fire Feb 23, 2009
At a 3:30 press conference across the street from the charred single-story home, Fire Chief Richard Gomes could only say the blaze claimed the life of a man in his mid-20s, but his words confirmed the fate of the 24-year-old, who many described as having mild cognitive disabilities. James Robito s mother, Dianne Fagerberg, 45, did escape, and her other son Richard, 12, was at a friend s house nearby when the fire broke out shortly after noon at 312 Reservoir St. The smoke and two explosions... (Easton Journal, MA)
The 3-Door Monty Hall Problem Feb 13, 2009
These processes are associated likely with a large number of structural genes (as suggested by the studies on the congenital genetic conditions leading to cognitive disabilities. There is no mystery involved here as Zimmer seems to imply (rather stupidly in my view). (Scientific American)
Polar Plunge: fun with a purpose Feb 10, 2009
More than 1,600 athletes with cognitive disabilities participate in Special Olympics in South Dakota, according to a news release from the Rapid City Police Department. Money raised through the Polar Plunge helps cover the cost of uniforms, equipment, transportation for athletes and other expenses. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
State cutbacks threaten programs for mentally ill Feb 8, 2009
Like Employment Options, other agencies serving the mentally ill and people with cognitive disabilities are seeing their budgets cut. Last week Frederick Misilo of the Arc of Massachusetts, an advocacy group for people with disabilities, warned that thousands of individuals and families would lose employment, day or family support services if proposed state budget cuts stand. (Hudson Sun, MA)
More of this story Feb 8, 2009
For more than a decade, children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities have come to Turning Pointe formerly known as In Harmony to treat disorders while building confidence, Garber said. For a lot of kids with physical disabilities, it s incredibly empowering to be able to ride, she said, noting that riders are suddenly; taller, stronger, faster. (Westerly Sun, RI)
