Physical Issues

Physical Issues Interviews... Mike Yost

Don interviewed Mike Yost, Candidate for Florida's Congressional District 3, currently held by Corrine Brown, on Mar 6 2010.

HERE IS THE AUDIO FROM THE INTERVIEW transcript is in the works

Sign & Mail a Candidate Petition to get Mike Yost on the Ballot Vs Corrine Brown http://bit.ly/aIudAH (pdf file & must live in Fl 3rd District)

If you are willing and able to help, let Mike know your availability by emailing me directly at: mike@yostforcongress.com or visit his website at: Yostforcongress.com

What do you think?

This is the Zenith wheelchair and was designed by the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Alberta.

Its got a lightweight tech like an aluminum back frame and a Herman Miller inspired carbon fiber that also has tank like treads to climb up stairs.

The wheelchair is not even in prototype yet.

We The People Video

Although this video may not contain the word "disability" anywhere in its presentation, it is now very important for all of us within the Disability Community to understand that we are a very large, in fact, the largest and most diverse voting group in the United States, and above that we are AMERICANS and we are still FREE to be alive, let's not let that change. Get involved, pay attention, at least enough to know what is going on within your local government.

Watch this video "We The People" and let's hope that if you are not already involved it helps plant that seed to get you involved. If you are involved it will help keep that fire burning

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Sledge Hockey Commercial

Canadian Paralympic Committee commerical featuring Vancouver 2010 sledge hockey player Ray Grassi. Created in partnership with BBDO Toronto

Physical Issues Interviews... Fashion Moves

HERE IS THE AUDIO FROM THE INTERVIEW
transcript is in the works

Don interviewed Ruth Clark from Fashion Moves On Feb 10 2010.

The youngest of five children, Ruth was exposed to home sewing and 'making garments work' from a young age. Ruth's mother sewed for various family members who had disabilities, and did volunteer sewing for residents of the Provincial Nursing Home for Men. When her father's physical abilities were diminished by ALS, Ruth started to look at the design of garments more carefully. Fashion Magic Apparel www.fashionmagic.bc.ca was born in 1992.

Physical Issues Interviews... rethink autism

HERE IS THE AUDIO FROM THE INTERVIEW
transcript is in the works

Don interviewed Jamie Pagliaro from Rethink Autism On Feb 10 2010.

rethink autism places at your fingertips teaching tools that have never before been available at a price you can afford, on a schedule you can manage, and at a quality that you can trust. For a minimal monthly fee, you will have access to comprehensive assessment tools, web-based teaching tutorials, hundreds of video images of teaching interactions, and teaching objectives, all of which will allow you to start working with your child right now. Our support program and data-tracking system will guide you as you and your child progress through the program.

American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial Virtual Tour

The Disabled Veterans� LIFE Memorial Foundation, the organization raising the private funds for the construction of the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial in the Nation�s capital. The planned memorial will be the first in Washington, D.C. dedicated to living disabled veterans across all service branches and all areas of conflict.

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2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollar

Source The United States Mint

Members of the U.S. Armed Forces have answered the call to duty and served with distinction around the world�from hitting the beaches in World War II in the Pacific and Europe, to the cold and difficult terrain of Korea, the steamy jungles of Vietnam and the desert sands of the Middle East. Americans owe a tremendous debt to those who gave so much of themselves for our country. These include the millions of disabled veterans who continue to live with the wounds and scars of military service; those who have died after living with those wounds and scars; and those who gave their lives while defending our principles of democracy.

To purchase a 2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollar, please visit www.usmint.gov, or call 1-800-USA-MINT. Hearing- and speech-impaired customers may order by calling 1-888-321-MINT (6468). For more information about the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial, please visit www.avdlm.org.

Physical Issues Interviews... Freedom Disability

HERE IS THE AUDIO FROM THE INTERVIEW
transcript is in the works

Don interviewed Sean Libby from Freedom Disability On Feb 27 2010.

From service dog to surf dog

Service dogs are specially trained to assist people with disabilities. It�s a highly specialized job. And not every dog is up to it. Ricochet began training the moment she was born. But it just wasn�t a good fit.

She was never going to be a service dog. But she had another talent that was just as valuable. She could surf. Not only that, she could help disabled people surf. They can lie on a specialized board. And Ricochet helps them keep upright. She may not be a traditional service dog. But she found a way to help, anyway.

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