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Policywise

Dyslexia demystified: Challenges, misconceptions and realities 

September 6, 2024 disability,  Dyslexia,  Dyslexic,  Reading,  Spelling

Dyslexia is often discussed as a catch-all explanation for reading difficulties, affecting millions of children worldwide. Despite its common use, the term is surrounded by

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Disability rights and healthcare: Olmstead at 20

February 7, 2020 Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy,  disability

Twenty years ago, the United States Supreme Court decided one of the most important disability rights cases in American history. Olmstead v. L.C. held that

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Patients with developmental disabilities learn life skills through mentorship program

November 1, 2019 disability,  Kaylee Dusang,  Transition Medicine Clinic

Finding a new doctor, changing family and peer relationships, learning to live independently, and engaging with college or work can be challenging for young adults.

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Policywise

The unsung service that veterans provide: Disability advocacy

November 9, 2018 Advocacy,  Angela Villanueva,  Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy,  disability,  Mary Anderlik Majumder,  Veterans

Celebrations this Veterans Day weekend commemorate those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. In addition to thanking veterans for their service, we would

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Life with a chronic condition: How to transition to independent living

August 28, 2018 chronic condition,  disability,  Dr. Cynthia Peacock,  independent living,  Julia Bernstein,  Transition Medicine Clinic

Transitioning from living at home to living on your own is challenging, but when you have a mental or physical disability, there are added considerations

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Momentum

Disability etiquette: Top 5 tips for interacting with people with disabilities

April 8, 2015 Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Transition Medicine Clinic,  communication,  disability,  disability etiquette,  Dr. Cynthia Peacock,  Healthcare,  respect

When it comes to effective communication and interaction with any person, respect and courtesy are key. These priorities don’t change when interacting with people with

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GoWoman

What’s the scoop on food allergies, weight gain, and disabilities?

April 3, 2015 Allergies,  Center for Research on Women with Disabilities,  CROWD,  disability,  Dr. Tracey Ledoux,  food allergies,  GoWoman,  Healthcare,  Houston,  Margaret A. Nosek,  Nutrition,  Nutrition and Wellness,  Weight Management Program

In a comment from one of our astute readers, the topic of food allergies came up. I was stumped. Maybe I’m not alone in trying

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GoWoman

Weight loss choices: Accept tools to make shopping, cooking easier

February 10, 2015 Center for Research on Women with Disabilities,  disability,  GoWo,  Healthcare,  Healthy Eating,  Healthy Lifestyle,  Margaret A. Nosek,  Nutrition and Wellness,  Weight Loss,  Women's Health

What would you say if somebody offered you the following choice: I will take 10 pounds off your waistline in the next month if you

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The cycle of disability and weight gain

January 26, 2015 disability,  GoWoman,  Healthy Eating,  Margaret A. Nosek,  mobility,  Nutrition and Wellness,  weight gain,  Weight Management Program,  Women's Health

Now don’t let the word “disability” scare you off! We are just talking about those conditions that limit what you can do or how you

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From the Labs: Image of the Month

Blood vessels (magenta) intertwined with metastatic medulloblastoma tumor cells (green) nestled within the protective layers that surround the mouse spinal cord. From the Labs: a closer look at metastatic medulloblastoma

Healthy Habits: A DOC-umentary Series

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