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The group "Segs4Vets" gives away Segway scooters to injured war vets. The Segways are touted as being better than wheelchairs for mobility, health and morale.
HEADLINE: Wounded vets get new mobility with Segways
CAPTION: The group "Segs4Vets" gives away Segway scooters to injured war vets. The Segways are touted as being better than wheelchairs for mobility, health and morale. (Nov. 11)
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Calif. utility bosses grilled over power outages
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London soap company concerned about no deal Brexit
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AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Sydney marks 20 years on from 2000 Olympics
Former Olympians, International Olympic Committee vice-president John Coates and Paralympics Australia CEO Lynne Anderson are among those attending a relighting of the Olympic cauldron in Sydney to mark the 20th anniversary of the 2000...
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Program helps disabled children learn to express themselves through dance
New York, 16 August 2017
1. Wide of children practicing a dance number in rehearsal room
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Kay Gayner/D.R.E.A.M. co-founder:
"I think - I think there are many elements, but I...
AFP News Agency
VOICED : Cameroon's first blind lawyer fights for disabled rights
Equipped with his white cane, Janvier Alfred Ngalle is Cameroon's first blind lawyer and can be found pleading cases in the courts of Douala or working from his offices nearby
Bloomberg
Gig Economy Compounds Problems for Disabled Workers, Azza Altiraifi Says
Nov.19 -- In this edition of "Bloomberg Equality," Azza Altiraifi, Disability Justice Initiative research associate, discusses the challenges and biases that permeate the gig economy with Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Markets: The...
Bloomberg
Blind Video Game Developer's Mission to Make Play More Accessible
Oct.13 -- In this edition of Bloomberg Equality, Scarlet Fu sat down with Brandon Cole a video game developer who is completely blind and works with studios to develop video games that are accessible to those with visual impairments.
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Money Tight for Disabled Foster Kids
VIVIAN SHINE-KING IS A SINGLE FOSTER PARENT OF FOUR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES.
SOUNDBITE: Vivian Shine-King, Foster Parent
"I've been in foster care now for 21 years. 21 beautiful years."
...
National Center on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability
How To: Drive with a Physical Disability
If you have learners who are interested in adapted driving or wanting more information on the type of accommodations they will need, this is definitely a great place to start. Mary Allison discusses different types of hand controls,...
National Center on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability
How To: Transfer from Floor to Chair
Mary Allison discusses why no one should feel "wheelchair bound" in the next video of her series on maneuvering in a wheelchair. She leads viewers step by step through how to transfer from a wheelchair to the floor and back again.
National Center on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability
How To: Talk To Your Doctor
Here is another great how-to video offered by Mary Allison Cook for those who require use of a wheelchair. Cook offers tricks she has learned over the years to create a positive doctor's visit.
National Center on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability
How To: Hop, Pop, and Jump (Using a Wheelchair): Part One
My disability might change the way I do things, but it never diminishes my independence. An inspirational young woman takes viewers through her tips and tricks for how to make any situation accessible while in a...
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My Dad's Racing
With a focus on Social Studies , this video shows a young girl helping her father, who is in a wheelchair, while he races at a track. This would be a great way to begin an exploration of the topic of Social Studies . It focuses on what...
PBS
Career Connections | Developmental Disabilities Worker
A short video details what it takes to become a developmental disabilities worker. The host explains her day-to-day, what degree she holds, how it helps her perform her duties, and the importance of communication and technological skills.
PBS
Career Connections | Speech Therapist
A short video details the working life of a speech therapist. The host explains what kind of learning materials she uses, school requirements, and hours of experience. The video ends with an answer to, Is it is growing field?
PBS
Career Connections | Equestrian Therapist
A short video showcases the ins and outs of being an equestrian therapist. The host explains her role, how she came to be an equestrian therapist, and the joy she feels with each patient.
National Center on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability
How To: Hop, Pop, and Jump (Using a Wheelchair): Part Three
Students with physical limitations who require wheelchairs can use this video to learn how to maneuver up and down an escalator, jump the chair laterally to get in and out of tight situations, and ask for help.
National Center on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability
How To: Hop, Pop, and Jump (Using a Wheelchair): Part Two
Here is the second part of the video series designed to support individuals in wheelchairs with accessing a variety of public spaces. Mary Allison Cook specifically details how to hop up and down curbs either facing...
Curated OER
Vowel Lessons: To Help Improve Spelling
There are a few things every good speller knows: spelling rules, vowel sounds, and word endings. Help your learner with dyslexia become a more efficient speller with a few tips from a dyslexia expert. Included in the lesson is a video,...
TED-Ed
A New Way to Diagnose Autism
While primarily based on his research regarding autism in early childhood, award-winning researcher Ami Klin also offers great insight into how our brains develop from birth and discusses the necessity of social interaction early in...