Read Top Disability Headlines and Articles from http://disabilitynewsarticles.com en-us http://disabilitynewsarticles.com/rss_feeds.htm http://disabilitynewsarticles.com/disability_articles/2010/7/dr-anne-m-conyershom-to-be-profiled-in-exclusive-registry-163240.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Dr. Anne M. Conyers-Hom completed PharmD/MD, with residencies in Internal Medicine and Neurology http://disabilitynewsarticles.com/disability_articles/2010/07/surgery-prescribes-movemanskg-platform-lift-163004.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT movemanSKG has put two of its platform lifts in a newly renovated surgery and chemist. The two buildings were amalgamated as part of a ÂGBP500,000 project.The lifts, a Prestige and a Premier Plus, make the upper floors accessible to wheelchair users. http://disabilitynewsarticles.com/disability_articles/2010/07/court-finds-sufficient-medical-evidence-in-terminating-benefits-162010.htm Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT A Pennsylvania court recently ruled that in workers' compensation cases, an expert's opinion could be held valid even if the expert did not personally examine a specific injury the worker suffered. http://disabilitynewsarticles.com/disability_articles/2010/7/annette-matheney-honored-for-excellence-in-education-161706.htm Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Annette Matheney wrote the popular curriculum manual, "The Chemical Abuse Resistant Education for Children with Special Needs" http://disabilitynewsarticles.com/disability_articles/2010/07/the-michigan-social-security-disability-process-and-its-pitfalls-161329.htm Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Michigan residents waiting for the Social Security Administration to decide on their benefits face a backlog among the nation's worst. Qualified aid can make the process easier and faster. http://disabilitynewsarticles.com/disability_articles/2010/07/rockford-illinois-sleep-apnea-treatment-i-hate-cpap-offers-comfortable-alternatives-to-cpap-dental-sleep-medicine-and-oral-appliances-can-improve-your-sleep-and-improve-your-life-160810.htm Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Sleep Apnea is a serious medical condition that can lead to heart attacks, strokes, endocrine problems and worsen diabetes. CPAP, the standard treatment is abandoned by 60% of all patients. I HATE CPAP! offers a more comfortable alternative. http://disabilitynewsarticles.com/disability_articles/2010/07/avandia-lawsuit-settlements-reported-for-heart-attacks-and-heart-failure-claims-as-fda-avandia-recall-is-considered-160638.htm Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Diabetic patients who suffered a heart attack or heart failure while taking Avandia may still be able to file claims against the manufacturer for monetary compensation. http://disabilitynewsarticles.com/disability_articles/2010/07/curricula-from-realityworks-added-to-the-national-instructional-materials-access-center-repository-160705.htm Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Firm's products are now more accessible to learners with special needs with specialized formats to support students with print disabilities. http://disabilitynewsarticles.com/disability_articles/2010/07/university-of-arizona-researchers-new-book-helps-families-and-caregivers-cope-with-cancer-surviving-cancer-as-a-family-and-helping-cosurvivors-thrive-both-inspires-and-educates-160711.htm Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT When Catherine Marshall's father was diagnosed with cancer, she was as unprepared as most people to deal with such devastating news. Her new book provides caregivers with helpful advice for coping -- and thriving -- during a loved one's treatment. http://disabilitynewsarticles.com/disability_articles/2010/07/peoria-illinois-sleep-apnea-treatment-i-hate-cpap-offers-comfortable-alternatives-to-cpap-dental-sleep-medicine-and-oral-appliances-can-improve-your-sleep-and-improve-your-life-160534.htm Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Sleep Apnea is a serious medical condition that can lead to heart attacks, strokes, endocrine problems and worsen diabetes. CPAP, the standard treatment is abandoned by 60% of all patients. I HATE CPAP! offers a more comfortable alternative. http://disabilitynewsarticles.com/disability_articles/2010/07/tax-resolution-firm-blue-tax-releases-22000-irs-bank-levy-for-a-taxpayer-on-disability-160121.htm Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Blue Tax fights hard for man on disability and releases a $22,000 bank levy for him, in addition to removing a wage garnishment placed on his disability check. http://disabilitynewsarticles.com/disability_articles/2010/07/berman-russo-wins-supreme-court-appeal-expanding-rights-of-injured-workers-159781.htm Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT In June 2010, the South Windsor law firm of Berman and Russo won an appeal before the Connecticut Supreme Court that will make it easier for workers suffering from occupational disease or repetitive trauma claims to obtain benefits. http://disabilitynewsarticles.com/disability_articles/2010/07/houston-personal-injury-lawyer-new-study-shows-45-of-pediatricians-make-diagnostic-errors-that-cause-harm-to-patients-at-least-once-a-year-159828.htm Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT We put our lives into the hands of doctors in order to remain healthy. Even though doctors learn an extensive amount in order to help people, they are prone to make mistakes. http://disabilitynewsarticles.com/disability_articles/2010/07/coolsmiles-orthodontists-in-port-jefferson-and-medford-ny-join-forces-with-tv-show-extreme-makeover-home-edition-for-east-setauket-family-160064.htm Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Dr Leon Klempner and Dr David Amram of Coolsmiles Orthodontics are providing comprehensive orthodontic care to the entire Lutz family in support of the community effort for this special family in Long Island, NY. http://disabilitynewsarticles.com/disability_articles/2010/7/doretha-j-thompson-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-special-education-159752.htm Wed, 07 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Doretha J. Thompson has 13 years of experience teaching children with mild, moderate and severe disabilities http://disabilitynewsarticles.com/disability_articles/2010/7/dr-paul-w-cates-recognized-for-excellence-in-education-and-curriculum-159440.htm Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Dr. Paul W. Cates attributes his success to his hard work, dedication and desire to work with children. http://disabilitynewsarticles.com/disability_articles/2010/7/sharon-mordetzky-named-to-exclusive-membership-organization-159596.htm Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Sharon Mordetzky celebrates 10 years as a school psychologist of the San Bernardino City Unified School District http://disabilitynewsarticles.com/disability_articles/2010/7/rebecca-cimabardosy-to-be-profiled-in-exclusive-registry-159619.htm Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Rebecca Cima-Bardosy is a member of the American Educational Research Association http://disabilitynewsarticles.com/disability_articles/2010/7/kimberly-burnette-inducted-into-cambridge-whos-who-159623.htm Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Kimberly Burnette celebrates five years as an employee for the Finger Lakes Developmental Disabilities Services Office http://disabilitynewsarticles.com/disability_articles/2010/7/jennifer-logan-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-159632.htm Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Jennifer Logan utilizes her experience to thrive in her profession as a caregiver http://disabilitynewsarticles.com/disability_articles/2010/07/asiaroomscom-siemens-hearing-awareness-week-comes-to-singapore-159527.htm Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Singapore will play host to Siemens Hearing Awareness Week at the end of next month. http://disabilitynewsarticles.com/disability_articles/2010/07/injured-agricultural-workers-trapped-in-an-insurance-cycle-in-illinois-159089.htm Fri, 02 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://disabilitynewsarticles.com/disability_articles/2010/7/ann-adele-alexander-chosen-to-be-featured-in-cambridge-publishings-top-101-industry-experts-159019.htm Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Ann Adele Alexander recognized for her ability to maximize the academic potentials of special needs students http://disabilitynewsarticles.com/disability_articles/2010/7/t-taree-driggers-showcases-professional-brand-through-cambridge-whos-who-159049.htm Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT T. Ta'Ree Driggers received a bachelor of education in special education from Georgia State University http://disabilitynewsarticles.com/disability_articles/2010/07/chicago-lighthouse-salutes-adas-20th-anniversary-158874.htm Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Panel discussion to be held at non-profit agency on 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, July 26 http://disabilitynewsarticles.com/disability_articles/2010/6/debra-zar-honored-for-accomplishments-in-nursing-158323.htm Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Debra Zar earned an associate degree of applied science in nursing from the Community College of Denver http://disabilitynewsarticles.com/disability_articles/2010/06/cfs-finally-recognized-as-medical-impairment-under-guidelines-158002.htm Sat, 26 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT One of the battles often fought by persons with CFS trying to obtain Social Security Disability Insurance and SSI benefits was resolved with the adoption of Social Security Ruling 99-2p. http://disabilitynewsarticles.com/disability_articles/2010/06/doctorpatient-relationships-and-the-struggle-with-disability-158004.htm Sat, 26 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT The goal of this discussion is to review the underlying requirements of the Social Security Act's disability programs and how they impact on the interaction between physician and patient. http://disabilitynewsarticles.com/disability_articles/2010/06/social-security-disability-and-fibromyalgia-158003.htm Sat, 26 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Social Security disability benefits are often the ultimate safety net for persons suffering from medical impairments that make it impossible for them to work. http://disabilitynewsarticles.com/disability_articles/2010/06/choosing-a-workers-compensation-lawyer-158212.htm Sat, 26 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT All employers are supposed to do their best to create and maintain a safe working environment for all employees, but injuries in the workplace still happen every year despite these precautions.