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Moldovan youths develop devices for health and Braille learning
26+ min ago (362+ words) Two young inventors in Moldova have developed two devices designed to support cardiovascular health monitoring and help visually impaired people learn to read Braille by touch. A smart exoskeleton for health monitoring The smart exoskeleton includes sensors that measure blood…...
Health Survey Disabilities
9+ hour, 11+ min ago (65+ words) Goshen News FILE - A man in an electric wheelchair crosses Pike Street in downtown Cynthiana, Ky., on June 23, 2025. Do you intend to take advantage of early voting? General Elections are Tuesday, Nov. 3. Early voting in Indiana began Tuesday, Oct. 6, offering…...
Pahrump town hall to discuss equity gaps in deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing community
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (539+ words) The state commission said the statewide tour is focused on, “accessibility, equity and legislative advocacy.” The Nevada Commission for Persons who are Deaf, Deaf/Blind and Hard of Hearing (D/DB/HH) will be stopping in Pahrump next week as…...
Pathways to Work Innovation Fund Opens First Round to Test New Ways of Keeping Disabled People and Those With Long-Term Conditions in Work
57+ min ago (640+ words) Distilled Post Pathways to Work Innovation Fund Opens First Round to Test New Ways of Keeping Disabled People and Those With Long-Term Conditions in Work The Department for Work and Pensions has opened the first round of a £60 million fund…...
Mental health nurse runs 5k on 30th birthday to support vulnerable teenagers
10+ hour, 42+ min ago (712+ words) A mental health nurse marked her 30th birthday by running a 5k to support vulnerable teenagers. Georgia Hart, who grew up in Totton, completed the run on World Mental Health Day, Saturday, October 10, to raise funds for The Pillar, a Southampton-based mental…...
Julie Helen: Cost of disability payment left out a raft of people...including meI feel sick talking about my extra costs because at the moment, I can cover them...but, our situation could change very quickly. I am glad that there is a step to acknowledge the cost of disability, but a social welfare top-up is not a cost of disability measure, says Julie Helen.
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (490+ words) I am glad that there is a step to acknowledge the cost of disability, but a social welfare top-up is not a cost of disability measure, says Julie Helen. Back in 2021, research was published on the cost of disability in…...
Swiss government aims to open up voting to people with mental disabilities
4+ hour, 4+ min ago (215+ words) At present, people suffering from “mental illness or mental incapacity” are deprived of their political rights at federal level, in accordance with the Constitution. This outdated wording was clarified 50 years ago in legislation. It applies to people who, due to…...
Determined Stockport teen proves disability is no barrier in BBC Countryfile ramble
7+ hour, 1+ min ago (762+ words) "Grace is a wonderful example of determination, enthusiasm and confidence" A inspiring teenager from Stockport is set to feature on national television after taking on a stunning walk through the Peak District for a cause close to her heart. 14-year-old…...
Sports fandom tied to mental health benefits, UW Health psychologist says
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (229+ words) MADISON, Wis. (WBAY) - Sports teams like the Milwaukee Brewers and the Green Bay Packers create powerful, lifelong memories for fans. Health officials say rooting for a favorite team might also benefit mental well-being. Dr. Shilagh Mirgain, a distinguished psychologist at…...
Technology helps visually impaired people integrate better into the community.
4+ hour, 58+ min ago (331+ words) Beyond the familiar clicking sound of their walking canes, visually impaired people in Hanoi today are confidently forging their way into society through touch interactions on smart screens. At house number 19, alley 433 Kim Nguu (Vinh Tuy ward), there is a…...