Kim Donahue, Disaboom
Kim Donahue has been a freelance writer on topics such as education, employment, advocacy, community information resources, and social issues for several years, with a recent focus on disability-related topics due to personal circumstances.
Ms. Donahue is especially interested in employment issues for people with disabilities, how to overcome barriers of perception among potential employers, and also self-employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Check out articles by Kim Donahue, Disaboom
The Amputee Coalition of America joins the fight against the two-year wait for Medicare benefits, specifically for amputees, who can suffer physical and emotion problems when their prostheses don't fit correctly.
Yoga Resources for People with Disabilities
Yoga is a great way to calm your body, stretch your muscles. Even better, it's accessible to people with disabilities.
Talking About Pain--So Your Doctor Understands
Pain sufferers can use the PQRST method, used by doctors and nurses, to help their medical team understand the quality of pain they're experiencing.
Stem Cell Research Approved, Seen as Key for Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Advances
U.S. biotechnology company Geron Corp. will begin stem cell research, specifically for the effects of stem-cell injections on people who have a thoracic spinal cord injury and are paraplegic, to determine the safety of Geron's GRNOPC1 drug.
Accessible Travel by Cruise Ship Tips
Wheelchair users can enjoy a cruise immensely ... or have an awful experience. Check out our Cruise Ship Tips for accessible ocean travel that you'll remember for all the right reasons!
Accessible Travel by Plane: Tips to Make it Easier
Accessible air travel can be very doable, but only if you know how to prepare for it ahead of time. Find out how to be in control of your situation, from wheelchair management to body fluids.
Accessible Travel by Train Tips
Wheelchair users can see the country via accessible travel by rail. To make your experience the best it can be, benefit from the advice of people who have been there and know what works ... and what doesn't!
Accessible National Parks: Camping Info for People with Disabilities
Accessibility for wheelchair users and people with mobility impairments is the topic for this National Park Service website. Pick a park and have a great getaway!
The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
Spinal cord injury rehabilitation and regeneration has been The Miami Project's goal since its inception in 1985. A team of 200 specialists works to unlock the secret to increasing mobility for SCI patients.
Assistive Technology Gets a New Voice: Abledbody.com
Suzanne Robitaille launched Ablebody.com, a website for people with disabilities and their employers, and provides information about assistive technology in the workplace.
