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ARCH Alert – March 3, 2010
Thu, Mar 11th, 2010
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Useful ArticlesBy Kayla Preston-Lord, first-year student, Faculty of Art Sat, Mar 6th, 2010 By Patricia Nicholson Fri, Mar 5th, 2010 It’s about more than symptoms: Cognitive-behavioural therapy promises to improve functioning By Shauna Kingsnorth, Stefanie Blain, and Patricia McKeever Thu, Feb 25th, 2010 In the first study to measure the long-term physiological effect of therapeutic clowns on hospitalized children, Canadian researchers show that even a child in a vegetative state and those with profound disabilities respond to the red-nosed performers wit By Dr. Mark Nagler, Ph.D. © 2003 Sun, Feb 21st, 2010 Finding out that a child has been born with a disability, or that a previously healthy child has suffered an injury or disease that causes a disability can be the most traumatic moment in a parent’s life. By BLOOM Feature Article Fri, Feb 19th, 2010 A child with a disability but no diagnosis By Bloorview Kids Rehab Sat, Feb 13th, 2010 Parenting kids with disabilities is stressful. But sometimes pulling apart what elevates parent stress, and how factors related to different types of disability contribute to parent stress, is trickier. By Canadian Working Group on HIV & Rehabilitation Fri, Feb 12th, 2010 Everyone knows someone living with an episodic disability. Episodic disabilities include conditions such as mental illness, arthritis, diabetes, some forms of cancer, MS, HIV/AIDS and more. By Louise Kinross Sun, Feb 7th, 2010 Does your teen have these job skills? By Megan Drummond Fri, Feb 5th, 2010 Most people consider owning their own home a fundamental right, a natural progression into the world of independent living. But you can't just wake up one morning, decide to buy a house and expect it to happen overnight. There are some steps you will need By Jennifer Graf Groneberg Mon, Feb 1st, 2010 When my middle son Avery was diagnosed with Down syndrome at five days old, my Dad said, "Ah, well. He'll be one of the better ones. He'll be the best." It felt like a kindness, and I remember being buoyed by the thought. By Megan Drummond Thu, Jan 21st, 2010 Although not yet a Paralympic sport, wheelchair ballroom dancing is gaining in popularity and may show up at the 2014 Games in Sochi, Russia. By Megan Drummond Wed, Dec 30th, 2009 Society's need for political correctness has surfaced again, this time attacking a fantasy movie for not presenting an accurate picture of life with a disability By Melissa Cooper Wed, Dec 30th, 2009 The decision to own a service dog requires a serious evaluation of the potential owner's ability to provide for the dog's well-being over the course of its lifetime. By Megan Drummond Thu, Dec 3rd, 2009 Cold and flu season can be tough on anyone. What can you do to avoid getting sick when you have a disability and rely on a personal care attendant for your daily needs? By Amy Baskin Sun, Oct 4th, 2009 Many parents view the imminent departure of their grown children as a new lease on life, but if your adult child has a disability, that lease becomes more complex, or may never come at all. By By Olga Krassioukova-Enns, Laura Rempel, Colleen Watters and Christine Ogaranko, Canadian Centre On Tue, Sep 8th, 2009 Recent studies show that Canada’s population is aging. However, an aging population does not account entirely for the increasing rates of disability. By Shiela Wayman Tue, Aug 25th, 2009 By Megan Drummond Thu, Jul 30th, 2009 Choosing a new wheelchair can be a big decision. Be sure to take everything from your mobility needs to your personality into consideration.before making your choice. By Bloorview Kids Rehab Thu, Jun 18th, 2009 By Marg Buller Mon, Jun 1st, 2009 By Joe Dale, October 2002 Fri, May 29th, 2009 The Ontario Disability Employment Network is a professional body of employment service providers united to increase employment opportunities for people who have a disability. By Emergency Management Ontario and the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario Fri, May 29th, 2009 By The Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding Sat, May 23rd, 2009 By The Hamilton Family Network & CanChild Centre, McMaster University Wed, May 13th, 2009 By L Turner, B Lammi, K Friesen, N Phelan Wed, May 13th, 2009 By Donna J. Jodhan Mon, May 11th, 2009 By Heather Schulte Mon, May 11th, 2009 Development of Teeth, Missing Teeth, & Routine Care By Megan Drummond Wed, May 6th, 2009 A Guide for Families and Children Effected By Hearing Loss By Accessibility News Mon, May 4th, 2009 By Linda Pepin-Ingram Sat, May 2nd, 2009 Life is full of surprises. It’s also full of complications, lessons and opportunities, and I’ve learned that we must do the best with what we’ve got. By Megan Drummond Thu, Apr 30th, 2009 There's nothing like the feeling of hitting the open road or simply being able to come and go as you please, without having to rely on someone else to drive you. By Mary King Mon, Apr 27th, 2009 Two Different Disabled Sports Programs, One Winning Goal By Mary King Thu, Apr 23rd, 2009 The world will see more athletes with disabilities on the courts, in the water, and on the field. Don't be fooled by appearances, though. These competitors play to win. By Kimberley Powell Mon, Apr 20th, 2009 One area of concern for disabled children is the need for available quality clothing which aids in the ease of dressing and undressing. By Wed, Apr 1st, 2009 Arts workshop Use the Power of Image and Story By Statistics Canada Thu, Feb 26th, 2009 Chronological index By Denise Oliveri Tue, Jan 27th, 2009 Strategies to Help Kids Adjust to ADD and Other Disorders By K. Aleisha Fetters Sat, Jan 3rd, 2009 Think a new physical disability will strain a marriage? Think again. A new study finds them to bring couples together. By Harry Beatty, Mary Louise Dickson, John Stapleton Mon, Jun 2nd, 2008 By Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services Thu, Jan 24th, 2008 By Social Planning Council of Kitchener-Waterloo / Community Information Centre Fri, Jan 4th, 2008 By Rae Roebuck and Judy Coultes-MacLeod Tue, May 1st, 2007 By Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services Thu, Jan 4th, 2007 By Service Canada Tue, Jan 24th, 2006 By Publications Ontario Fri, Mar 12th, 2004 |
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