(Prudent Press Agency) --- The Disabled Veterans’ LIFE Memorial Foundation (DVLMF) has announced that the National Capital Planning Commission approved the final site and building plans for the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial (AVDLM) at its hearing last month in Washington, D.C. The Commission had previously approved preliminary plans at its October 2, 2009 hearing following final design approval by the United States Commission of Fine Arts in July 2009.

The National Capital Planning Commission is comprised of twelve members who represent Federal and local constituencies with a stake in planning for the nation’s capital. Members are appointed by the president, the mayor and city council, and include representatives of Congress and the Cabinet.

(Prudent Press Agency) --- Enable America, a non-profit organization devoted to empowering people with disabilities to achieve independence through employment, is encouraging all to attend the Tampa Museum of Art this Friday evening for a tribute to the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Under the theme “Beyond the Ramp,” artwork created at the MacDonald Training Center as well as entertainment from people with disabilities will be featured.

The event is part of the museum’s “Art After Dark” series, and will also include the inspiring “Disability Mural,” a sensitive and evolving work of art that celebrates the lives and contributions of people with disabilities. The mural’s inclusion in the event is due to support from Louis Buccino of Citi, and Richard Salem, founder and CEO of Enable America.

(Prudent Press Agency) --- When your ability to walk, or stand up, has been reduced significantly, and you have Medicare in the USA, you may be eligible for the Medicare power wheelchair or Medicare mobility scooter reimbursement payment from Medicare. In this article you will find three simple questions that you want to ask yourself in order to determine whether which mobility device you qualify for under Medicare. The questions are: Would you be confined to a chair or to bed if you could not use a motorized mobility device? Are you willing and capable of operating it? What is the reason that you can not operate a mobility scooter? Let's dissect these questions here. Would you be confined into a chair or your bed if you couldn't use the motorized devices? Medicare wants to determine whether a simpler and cheaper device would give you sufficient support, such as a crutch, a cane, a walker, or a rollator. If you are able to use any of these to move about your home, you will likely not qualify for neither a medicare mobility scooter nor for the medicare power wheelchair.

Are you willing and capable of operating a mobility device? I remember my grandmother when she was in her 80's. She wouldn't want to get out of her bed no matter what, wouldn't want to move around, go for a walk. She probably felt very sick for the longest time. No amount of convincing would make any difference. Some people are like that. Medicare wants to determine that you are wanting to be on the move and get things done around the house to qualify.

(Prudent Press Agency) --- Some lucky fifth graders had their dreams come true when they got to play in school—and their grades went up as a result. Brain Fitness Strategies ran a controlled study on the benefits of Swedish brain therapy Rhythmic Movement Training by having students play in class rather than read. The results were impressive: students gained an average of 31 words per minute in their reading speed, while the control group gained only 12 words per minute. With a vision of adding this program to all public schools, sponsors are being sought to fund a larger study. Since 90% of sixth graders who fail English will drop out of school, the new therapy could be the answer to a lot of parents’ prayers—and school administrators. Not bad results from a brain-damaged juggler and an engineer.

At the first of this year, Paul Phariss and his wife, Susan, earned their certification in a brain therapy called Rhythmic Movement Training. Prior to becoming a consultant, Paul Phariss had to overcome a great deal of brain damage himself. A swimming accident at age six left him with severe brain damage and unable to read until age 30. Paul made his living as a professional juggler, winning the coveted gold medal at the world juggling championships. “It wasn’t until I did the training for RMT that I completely overcame my dyslexia at age 54.”

(Prudent Press Agency) --- Recently added personalization tools make Disability.gov the first federal government Web site of its kind, enabling visitors to vote and comment on resources, participate in group forums and view additional resources that are recommended based on their previous site history. The new enhancements continue a nearly year-long effort to use innovative social media and information-sharing technologies to connect and engage visitors. Disability.gov (www.disability.gov) provides comprehensive information about disability-related programs, services, laws and benefits. The site is managed by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy in collaboration with 21 federal partner agencies.

Americans with disabilities, their families, veterans, employers, educators, caregivers and others are connected to thousands of national, state and local resources from government agencies, educational institutions and non-profit organizations. New content is added daily across 10 main subject areas - benefits, civil rights, community life, education, emergency preparedness, employment, health, housing, technology and transportation.

(Prudent Press Agency) --- With the 2010 World Cup tournament in South Africa due to kick off in June, leading global online bookmaker SBOBet has launched a new microsite for prospective and existing customers ahead of the tournament. In addition to featuring the latest news and results surrounding the teams taking part in the tournament, the SBOBet World Cup microsite also features galleries, venue guides and the latest Asian Handicap betting forecasts on upcoming games.

The microsite also features a video tutorial designed to introduce new players to Asian Handicap betting, which provides an alternative method of betting on World Cup matches and can offer prospective World Cup punters improved betting odds over traditional fixed-odds betting. The concept of Asian Handicap betting was developed in Asia and involves betting on the outcome of a football match by way of a handicap applied to the more favoured team, and thus negates the prospect of any player losing their stake from betting on a match finishing in a draw unlike the traditional Win-Draw-Lose format of many High Street bookmakers.

(Prudent Press Agency)--- IMEDMobility.com, an industry leader in mobility solutions for handicapped individuals, has today announced the deployment of new tools on their website. IMED Mobility has a longstanding commitment to providing the handicapped community with the best possible solutions for their mobility needs, and these tools ensure that those customers are able to find vital information concerning wheelchair vans and more.

One of the most innovative tools offered by the company is their series of informational, educational videos. These videos provide in-depth information concerning wheelchair vans and handicap mobility solutions. For example, their video demonstration for the Bruno Turny automotive seating system shows consumers how they can benefit from this revolutionary system, as well as how the system operates. Their video on the Honda Odyssey highlights the benefits of this handicap accessible van and how voice-controls can be of immense benefit.

(Prudent Press Agency)--- Keefe Disability Law, a Massachusetts-based law firm serving clients throughout New England, is celebrating its 15th anniversary of practicing in the field of Social Security disability law.

Keefe and Associates was founded in 1989 by highly regarded disability attorney John Keefe and experienced Social Security disability paralegal Alison Rodin. In 1994, the firm began practicing in the burgeoning area of Social Security disability law, and later formed Keefe Disability Law to focus in this niche.

"We're proud of our 15-year track record of aggressively representing clients with their claims for disability benefits from Social Security," said Rodin. "For most Americans, the disability process takes way too long and can become so discouraging they just choose to drop their claims. We use our experience with Social Security's five-step evaluation process to advocate for our clients and fight for their legal rights."

(Prudent Press Agency)--- Fibromyalgia syndrome can be an extremely painful condition that is difficult to diagnosis. According to the National Fibromyalgia Association, it is defined as a "collection of signs, symptoms, and medical problems" that doesn't have an attributed cause. Symptoms include chronic pain, difficulty sleeping, balance and coordination problems, recurring migraines and fatigue. Fibromyalgia (FM) is more likely to affect women, and they may begin to see symptoms in early adulthood.

Unfortunately, no one test exists to definitively diagnose fibromyalgia. To obtain a fibromyalgia diagnosis, patients must frequently endure tests for many other conditions to eliminate those conditions as possible diagnoses. For that reason, fibromyalgia syndrome is frequently inaccurately referred to as a "diagnosis of exclusion." But to obtain a fibromyalgia diagnosis, the patient must show: widespread pain in all four body quadrants for at least three months and tenderness in at least 11 of 18 points when pressure is applied.

When Fibromyalgia Prevents You From Working, What Can You Do?
Because of the debilitating effect of fibromyalgia, many FM sufferers are unable to work in their current occupation. Some FM sufferers are unable to work at all. Depending on the severity of the symptoms and the age of the patient, Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits may be an option for those who can no longer work because of their condition.

(Prudent Press Agency)--- Recognizing the diversity and vitality of today’s senior Americans who span three generations, the Administration on Aging is commemorating Older Americans Month in May with the theme, “Age Strong, Live Long!” In honor of the national awareness campaign, a Virginia heatlh services company, FamilyCare Senior Solutions, is encouraging adult children and their parents to take time during the month to discuss and plan for future long-term care needs.

“Now is the time to talk to your parents about their future,” said Christine Warfel, a certified Geriatric Care Manager with FamilyCare. “Don’t wait until there’s an emergency. It is important to have this discussion while your parents are in good health and can share with you their wishes for long-term care.”

Part of a burgeoning industry of health and human services professionals, Warfel and her associate Angela Whitlock are two of only three certified Geriatric Care Managers who work in the Hampton Roads region. Their job is to help adult children and their parents create an overall plan that addresses the many facets of aging, including medical, social, financial and environmental concerns.

(Prudent Press Agency)--- "Miteinander Leben", the annual trade dedicated to the disabled and elderly persons has been taking place in Berlin from 8 to 10 April.

Berlin, Germany - “Miteinander Leben”, living together. This is the title of the annual trade dedicated to the disabled and elderly persons, which has been taking place in Berlin from 8 to 10 April.

The trade show is focused on the activities and tools that disabled have to use in everyday life, as well as how leisure, culture and sports can help during the daily rehabilitation exercises leisure and culture.

In various areas of the exhibition, visitors learn everything that is important for seniors and people with a disability or limitation. Living Together offers with its exhibitors a wide range of information on all the needs of daily life.

(Prudent Press Agency)--- Sioux Falls, SD -- A South Dakota company is on course to change the way many wheelchair bound people live each day. Dignity Medical Devices first product release is a growing line of wheelchairs that allow the occupants of the chair to toilet throughout the day without the need for bodily transfer.

"There is perhaps no greater daily infringement on the dignity of a person confined to a wheelchair than requiring assistance in going to the bathroom" says Greg Johnson, co-inventor of the new Dignity Mobility Chair. "Submitting to being bodily transferred from one's wheelchair onto a toilet and then back again is a persistent psychological burden to the disabled and a sometimes crippling physical burden for the user of a wheelchair and the caregiver charged with performing the transfer - whether family member or professional medical staff."

Johnson tells the story: "This all begins with my mother, whose multiple sclerosis had advanced to the point where she needed day-long care to be able to transfer from her wheelchair to the toilet and back again. So, this story quickly became a story about my father as well.

(Prudent Press Agency)--- Riverside, CA -- Springboard Nonprofit Consumer Credit Management is pleased to announce that one of their most popular seminar presentations will be available to people with visual disabilities. Springboard's Power of Paycheck Planning, a money management presentation, is being converted into the Braille system, a method that is widely used by the blind to read and write. The Inland Empire Disabilities Collaborative (IEDC) is converting the seminar presentation into Braille, which will be available to the public for the first time at the Inland Empire Disability Resource Expo taking place on Thursday, October 23 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

"This is great news," said Melinda Opperman, Vice President of Community Outreach. "It is our desire that Springboard's seminars, workshops and educational materials be available in formats that are accessible to all consumers."

(Prudent Press Agency)---DENVER, CO-- 91 percent of people with disabilities believe they receive less attention than other minority groups from the presidential candidates, according to a recent poll conducted by Disaboom (OTCBB: DSBO) (www.disaboom.com), the premier online community for people with disabilities. In a follow-up poll, conducted by Disaboom to gain an understanding of the key political issues of importance to people with disabilities, respondents identified healthcare, unemployment and community support as the key issues they'd like to see addressed by the candidates in the 2008 election.

"People with disabilities represent the largest minority group in the U.S. Yet most members of this community feel that the issues of importance to them receive little attention from the presidential candidates and from the political system as a whole," said Dr. Glen House, founder of Disaboom and a quadriplegic himself. "Disaboom's polls show that this community is eager to be included in the political dialogue in the 2008 election."

(Prudent Press Agency)---ALEXANDRIA, VA-- The American Diabetes Association applauds members of the U.S. Senate for introducing the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, which is aimed at strengthening protection from discrimination for people with disabilities and preserving the rights of Americans with diabetes and other serious illnesses. The Senate version of the Act (S.3406) was introduced with the bipartisan support of 56 original co-sponsors.

Following a recent "roundtable" hearing held by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pension to discuss amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) collaborated on this legislation. The proposed Amendments Act would end the current Catch-22 established by the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Sutton v. United Airlines (1999) in which people who work hard to manage conditions like diabetes are then told that they have been so successful that they don't qualify for protection under the Act, even when they are explicitly discriminated against because of their disease.