Erin E. Williams, Disaboom

How My Mother Beat Breast Cancer

Read one woman's breast cancer journey as told by the daughter who helped her through the doctor's appointments and treatments that finally resulted in remission from the disease.

Routine Breast Exams for Early Breast Cancer Detection

Routine breast exams, yearly mammograms, self-exam: all are vital to the health of women with disabilities, yet they are often neglected. Check out this list of resources and suggestions.

Michael J. Fox Releases Follow-up Book on Life with Parkinson's Disease

Michael J. Fox releases his latest book, Always Looking Up, about his life with Parkinson's disease and the ongoing support for stem cell research to find a treatment for this degenerative disease.

SkiTAM Raises Money and Support for U.S. Adaptive Ski Team

Every year, the U.S. Adaptive Ski Team gets more than half its budget funded from a single source: the cable industry's SkiTAM. The annual weekend of ski racing and socializing held in Vail will help fund a 2010 Paralympic bid by the team.

Capabilities: Assistive Technology to Enhance Your Daily Routine

Capabilities, an assistive technology store for people with disabilities, provides disability products such as wheelchairs, walkers, mobility devices, assistive technology, gifts, devices for daily living, adaptive transportation rentals and more.

Best Books for College Students and Graduates

Students with disabilities will appreciate learning how to deal with offensive roommates, network their way to campus leadership, deal with ADHD and more in this group of exceptional books perfect for college freshmen.

The ALS Association: Fighting Lou Gehrig’s Disease

Dedicated to helping ALS patients and their families live fuller lives, The ALS Association is fighting to cure and treat Lou Gehrig’s disease through cutting-edge research and offering compassionate care and support.

ALS Therapy Development Institute: The World’s Most Advanced Research Lab Dedicated to ALS

The donor-supported ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) works to find a cure for ALS in the world’s largest ALS research center.

American Academy of Pain Management

The American Academy of Pain Management is the largest interdisciplinary pain organization in the U.S., with a goal to connect healthcare professionals who specialize in pain to patients who are experiencing pain in order to create quality services and care.

National Fibromyalgia Research Association: Searching for a Cure

Founded in 1992, the National Fibromyalgia Research Association (NFRA) focuses on “education, treatment and finding a cure for fibromyalgia,” as well as raising government, medical and public awareness.