Disabilities

Whether glaucoma leads to blindness is the big question many glaucoma patients wonder about. Discover what research and the experts in the field have to reveal about the connection between glaucoma and blindness.

If, like me, you struggle with the everyday annoyance of earworms and musical hallucinations, then I'd like to share some of the best ways to cope with them. Read on to learn more.

Misophonia is an anxiety disorder found most often in female children, where people experience disgust and intense anger when they hear certain sounds. This article reviews the cause and ongoing research.

Several forms of low vision are discussed. Additionally, I discuss ways to modify your home environment that can help with independence.

It sounds silly for caregivers, parents, teachers, and work coaches, but having their autistic loved ones create perseverations lists can help them focus on schoolwork, chores, tasks at work, and more "boring stuff."

Untreated glaucoma can cause vision loss. Specially formulated curcumin might be helpful for the disease, which in some cases may be an autoimmune disorder.

Sensorineural hearing loss is the most common type of hearing impairment. Ways to deal with the condition exist. One type of brain-training game may be helpful.

How are you celebrating World Autism Awareness Day? How much do you know about this special day of awareness? Are you wearing blue? Read on to learn about this unique day of acknowledgment.

A common cause of hearing loss is damage to the hair cells in the cochlea of the ear. Researchers hope to one day use stem cell therapy to make new hair cells.

A closer look at whether disability simulations really help non-disabled people by increasing understanding and empathy. Do these simulations decrease the stigma and myth surrounding disability?

How people with disabilities want to be depicted in the media.

Wondering if you're losing your hearing? Here are eight common signs that a person may have undetected hearing loss.

Hearing aids are not the only options to help you understand speech today. There are a wide variety of apps and gadgets to help you out!

This is an analysis of a survey conducted with tinnitus sufferers to determine possible causes of this condition that causes ringing in the ears.

Here are some of the main issues that irritate and challenge people with mobility issues who use wheelchairs.

Here are some things to keep in mind when communicating with an person who has autism spectrum disorder.

Many people are fascinated by sign language but don't understand much about it. Here are some common myths and misconceptions about sign language..

In spite of more exposure to deaf people in the media, certain myths prevail about this unique and diverse community.

Should deaf children learn sign language? An examination of conflicting opinions on this controversial subject.

Some people with profound hearing loss identify themselves as a part of a deaf community with a unique language and culture.

A teacher of the visually impaired shares insights on the dumb things people sometimes do when they are around a blind person.

It's World Autism Awareness Day! Here are 10 things you can do to help spread autism awareness and support for individuals with autism, in recognition of this day of awareness.

This is a review of my experience. I'll share with you how I learned to deal with my tinnitus, information from my research, and a discussion about doctors claiming to understand it.

The cochlea is located in the inner ear and is the main hearing organ. Outer and inner hair cells detect and transmit information about sound volume and frequency to the auditory nerve.

Do you have a speech impediment? There are many types of speech disorders, or speech impediments. Examine six different types of impediments.

Asperger’s syndrome is a form of autism that is defined by the person’s lack of social skills as well as communication difficulties.

Jury duty happens. Not sure how to handle jury duty with your hearing loss? You should know that the law protects your equal rights to serve on a jury.

Tardive Dyskinesia can be a serious disorder that is hard to treat. Worse yet, sometimes the meds you take to help it, make it worse.

Hearing loss simulations are very useful for educating parents, teachers, and friends about what a hearing loss "sounds" like. This article also explains the different levels of hearing loss.

Children with cerebral palsy may need adaptive equipment to get through their day-to-day activities, both at school and at home. Written by a mom of a child with cerebral palsy.

Can you participate in water sports if you have hearing aids and cochlear implants? Yes! Find accessories and methods to improve the water-resistance of hearing aids and cochlear implants.

Various assistive technology and devices are available to the deaf and hearing impaired. This article lists a few of the auditory and non-auditory devices available to improve communication in the lives of the deaf and the hard of hearing.

Learn how Assistance service dogs provide many benefits for people with special needs including for children with autism. Trained dogs can provide companionship, inspire confidence in the child, and watch over them. This article gives a brief overview of the programs available in Ireland.

One simple test may help save your vision and prevent future problems with eyesight. Have you heard of the Amsler grid? Take the test now.