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Assistive Devices vs. Treatment
Download this free article by Dan Thompson, a rehabilitation consultant and himself a quadriplegic. This article discusses the respective benefits of ongoing treatment and assistive technology in the rehabilitation process. The file is in Adobe PDF format for easy downloading and printing....
Article by Dan Thompson, a rehabilitation consultant and himself a quadriplegic. This article discusses the indignities that people with disabilities often suffer with respect to their sexuality....
Download this free article by Dan Thompson, a rehabilitation consultant and himself a quadriplegic. This article discusses the primary duties and functions of a rehabilitation case manager. In Adobe PDF format for easy downloading and printing....
Entrepreneurship for People with Disabilities
Entrepreneurship for People with Disabilities is a series of articles by Dan Thompson, a rehabilitation consultant and himself a quadriplegic. These articles discuss the types of opportunities that exist for disabled persons to become entrepreneurs, the pros and cons, the inherent risks, changes...
An article by Dan Thompson, a rehabilitation consultant and himself a quadriplegic. This article discusses how families must learn to deal with the change in family dynamics that occurs following a serious injury, particularly when that injury is to a child....
Article by Dan Thompson, a rehabilitation consultant and himself a quadriplegic. This article discusses what types of home care are available for the physically disabled, and the pros and cons of each....
Housing Needs of Disabled Persons
Article by Dan Thompson, a rehabilitation consultant and himself a quadriplegic. This article discusses the unique problems that physically disabled individuals face in finding suitable and accessible housing....
Medical Watch - Spinal Cord Research
Download this free article by Dan Thompson, a rehabilitation consultant and himself a quadriplegic. This article discusses recent developments in the area of spinal cord research. In Adobe PDF format for easy downloading and printing....
Article by Dan Thompson, a rehabilitation consultant and himself a quadriplegic. This article discusses choosing the appropriate equipment for each individual client, based on that client's needs....
Nutrition for the Disabled is an article by Cheryl Thompson, whose husband and daughter are both wheelchair-bound due to motor vehicle accidents. This article discusses proper nutrition for persons with physical disabilities....
Opening Their Eyes to the Internet
Article by Dan Thompson, a rehabilitation consultant and himself a quadriplegic. This article discusses new software and web sites designed to create functionality for the blind, and the inherent risks in certain "learning" software for children which could inadvertently contribute to attention defi...
Several articles by Dan Thompson, a rehabilitation consultant and himself a quadriplegic. These articles describe his family's house and garden area, which have been redesigned to provide maximum access and enjoyment for two wheelchair-bound members of the family. Also included are articles written ...
Article by Dan Thompson, a rehabilitation consultant and himself a quadriplegic. This article discusses training for helping physically disabled individuals develop better interpersonal and communication skills....
Article by Dan Thompson, a rehabilitation consultant and himself a quadriplegic. This article discusses the major factors involved in using a wheelchair that influence your overall health....
Scammers Will Always Try to Find a Way
Article by Dan Thompson, a rehabilitation consultant and himself a quadriplegic. This article discusses voice recognition systems and the questionable claims regarding laryngeal fatigue....
Selecting an Appropriate Case Manager
Download this free article by Dan Thompson, a rehabilitation consultant and himself a quadriplegic. This article discusses the qualities one should look for when choosing a rehabilitation case manager. In Adobe PDF format for easy downloading and printing....
Selecting an Appropriate Solicitor/Lawyer
Article by Dan Thompson, a rehabilitation consultant and himself a quadriplegic. This article discusses the qualities one should look for in a lawyer to represent you in an injury claim....
Download this free article by Dan Thompson, a rehabilitation consultant and himself a quadriplegic. This article discusses robotic dogs and other new technology which could be of benefit to physically disabled individuals. In Adobe PDF format for easy downloading and printing....
Article by Dan Thompson, a rehabilitation consultant and himself a quadriplegic. This article discusses the importance of maintaining/developing a sense of humor as a means to communicate with other people and enhance one's attractiveness to the opposite sex....
Download this free article by Dan Thompson, a rehabilitation consultant and himself a quadriplegic. This article discusses the importance of health care professionals and rehabilitation specialists working together for the good of the patient. This file is in Adobe PDf format for easy downloading...
Technology... Improving Quality of Life
Download this free article by Dan Thompson, a rehabilitation consultant and himself a quadriplegic. This article discusses the ways in which new technologies improve quality of life for the physically disabled. In Adobe PDF format for easy downloading and printing....
Transportation for Disabled Persons
Article by Dan Thompson, a rehabilitation consultant and himself a quadriplegic. This article discusses the various choices that physically disabled individuals face in obtaining appropriate methods of transportation....
What Technology Means to the Disabled
Download this free article by Dan Thompson, a rehabilitation consultant and himself a quadriplegic. This article discusses how technology allowed him to develop new skills and resources in order to continue being a functioning, contributing member of society. In Adobe PDF format for easy download...
Download this free article by Dan Thompson, a rehabilitation consultant and himself a quadriplegic. This article discusses how technology allows him to work from home, which has reduced his expenses and gives him more flexibility in his work schedule. This file is in Adobe PDF format for easy dow...