Posts filed under: healthcare

Aug. 18, 2010
Chicago Tribune
U. of I. opens state-of-the-art dorm for students with disabilities
With very limited use of her arms and legs, Kelsey Rozema has needed her parents' help with most daily tasks — getting out of bed, showering, putting on a coat and even opening a water bottle. In 18 years, they've been apart for only six nights.
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Filed Under: education, healthcare, higher education, inclusion, long-term care, physical disability, profile

Aug. 12, 2010
ABC 4 News (Salt Lake City)
Former BYU student denied disability over amputated leg
The loss of her leg devastated a BYU student who almost died in a tragic car accident, but now she faces another problem; how to come up with nearly a million dollars after the Utah Department of Health rejected her Medicaid claims.
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Filed Under: healthcare, physical disability, profile, public policy

Aug. 9, 2010
San Antonio Express-News
Camp teaches kids with disabilities healthy habits early on
Supported by a four-wheeled walker, Cynthia Oyler extends her leg to send an oversize soccer ball flying between two orange cones.
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Filed Under: adaptive sports, education, healthcare, recreation

Aug. 6, 2010
NBC Nightly News
Finding Haylee a home – and a family
Making a Difference: Donna and Judson Emens took it upon themselves to help a young girl with cerebral palsy, forming their own special family in Tuscumbia, Ala. NBC News’ Clare Duffy reports.
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Filed Under: healthcare, long-term care, profile, public policy

Aug. 3, 2010
The New York Times
New Jersey Is Sued Over the Forced Medication of Patients at Psychiatric Hospitals
Patient advocates filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday charging that New Jersey psychiatric hospitals routinely medicate patients against their will without a review by an outside arbiter, a practice that is banned in most other states.
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Filed Under: healthcare, long-term care, psychiatric disability, public policy

July 19, 2010
ABC News
Dr. Besser's Notebook: Special Olympics' Legacy for Us All
When I was in medical school at the University of Pennsylvania more than 20 years ago, our class volunteered to work at the Special Olympics Games in Philadelphia.
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Filed Under: healthcare, intellectual disability, public policy, recreation, Special Olympics

June 22, 2010
Arkansas News
Disability advocacy group seeks closure of Booneville center
An advocacy group for the disabled called on Gov. Mike Beebe today to close the Booneville Human Development Center because of inadequate patient care, including the recent death of a resident who choked on a sandwich.
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Filed Under: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), developmental disability, end-of-life care, healthcare, long-term care, Olmsted decision, public policy

June 17, 2010
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Boomer disability may spell trouble
More baby boomers are having trouble with common physical tasks such as climbing stairs, stooping, walking a quarter mile or reaching overhead, a new study says.
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Filed Under: healthcare, long-term care, physical disability, public policy, Social Security

June 14, 2010
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
State inspectors' reports find shoddy conditions at Mental Health Complex
Milwaukee County comes under fire by state inspectors for shoddy conditions at the Mental Health Complex, including a series of fire and other patient safety violations, in three reports released Monday.
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Filed Under: healthcare, long-term care, psychiatric disability, public policy, restraints

June 11, 2010
KOMU-TV (Columbia, Mo.)
Missourians With Disabilities Want State's Help
The Arc of Missouri's campaign "Missouri Can't Wait" seeks to get the word out about the lack of state services for people with developmental disabilities.
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Filed Under: developmental disability, healthcare, long-term care, media, television

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