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Disability Issues
Ask questions here about types of disabilities whether mental or physical and the laws that protect the disabled.
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Is it possible for someone with a disability or physical handicap to ride a motorcycle?
They must have or obtain the necessary licence for a motorcycle and they must comply with the mandatory health obligations of the country they live in i.e. not epileptic or prone to blackouts etc.They must then be capable of controlling a motorcycle safely and may be required to demonstrate such.
Controlling a motorcycle with a handicap is generally a question of having the correct adaptation made to the controls applicable to the handicap. Someone missing a right leg for instance may need to have their rear brakes linked to the front brake so they come on together, or they may need to move the break pedal to the left side of their machine.Most physical handicaps can be overcome with some thought, imagination, and the help of a good engineer.
Even severely handicapped people can be found enjoying the motorcycle experience with the aid of a Trike (3 wheeled motorcycle), and many trike manufacturers now offer automatic gear boxes and adaptations (such as wheelchair carriers) for their handicapped customers from new.There are even trikes available now that can be entered on a wheelchair and controlled from it.
In the UK there is a charitable organisation called the National Association for Bikers with a Disability (NABD) who can be seen at many major motorcycling events such as the Motorcycle Show at the NEC.They raise funds for these adaptations so that a handicapped person does not need to find the extra money to get mobile, and have many manufacturers and engineers ready to help. They have helped many disabled riders into the saddleThey have a web site at http://www.nabd.org.UK/ where you can learn more about them and motorcycling with a handicap.
Some attempts at similar organisations have been attempted in the USA but so far without great success.
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Why is artie from glee in a wheelchair?
No the acter playing Artie in real life does not need a wheel chair. It is just for the show. They have had him shown on Glee without the wheel chair singing Safty Dance. One of the trvia coments on Glee's IMDB page is that TPTB keep trying to get the acter playing Artie to stop taping his foot while shooting because Artie is supposed to be paralized and would not be able to do that.
Is there a wheelchair narrow enough to fit through the doorways of a small trailer?
Of course there are. You can get wheelchairs of any width. There are wheelchairs that are built to go through the aisles of airplanes and they are very narrow. Without knowing the width of your doorway and the width of the person who will use the wheelchair it is difficult to advise you.
The narrowest wheelchairs are called transport wheelchairs. These are different from standard wheelchairs in that they have smaller and narrower rear wheels. If you are looking for the narrowest of wheelchairs start there. You can read more about the difference between transport and standard wheelchairs at the article below.
How wide is the seat on the deluxe wheelchair?
As wide as a seat on any other kind of chair. They are generally 17" to 26" wide in the USA. They can be custom made in any width you want. The more costly models have titanium frames for less flex and a lot less weight.
Who invented the very first wheelchair and what did it look like?
George J. Klein invented the electric wheelchair.
Can you say ambulating with wheelchair?
Generally, Ambulating means walking. However, using the arms to operate the wheelchair is often referred to as ambulation by the arm crank propulsion technique. Additionally, an acceptable definition of ambulate is "to move about", which is not specific to walking or use of limbs whatsoever.
You use a slide board. It's a board that's 9" x 3' smooth and tapered at the ends. Park the chair next to the bed, set the brakes, remove the arm of the chair nearest the bed. Insert the slide board under your leg, and the other end on the bed or the chair, depending on which way you're going. Set the height of the bed so that you're going slightly downhill, and scoot across the board.
Does kings island have wheelchairs?
Yes, When you enter the park take a left and there will be a stand run by the Merchandise department that rents out powered wheelchairs
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What are the best ways to organize a house for a person bound to a wheelchair?
Build at or near ground level, no stairs, no sunken rooms, install 36 inch doors, make hallways at least 42 inches wide, no cabinets under sinks, pad the drain trap under the sink, add roll-in showers, and front loading washer and dryer.
What mental illnesses require wheelchairs?
hmm, not many really. mental retardation is different to mental illness. e.g. serebal paulsey can effect the brain but is mainly physical, so is considered a disability and mental retadation which needs a wheelchair. but e.g. bipolar which is a mental illness isn't physical.
Is Depression considered a disability?
That depends on how it affects you. Borderline Personality Disorder can be mild, moderate or severe like any condition although the depressive side of it can be an intense dysphoria.
A psychiatric assessment is probably the way to go, to officially decide whether it has disabled you or not.
Can people with autism be in wheelchairs?
Yes, of course Autistic people can be in wheelchairs. A person can have more than one condition or disability, and Autistic people are as likely to use a wheelchair as any other group of people.
What are ten misconceptions about people with disabilities?
Ten misconceptions about people with disabilities include these:
- They cannot hear someone speaking to them, so others must yell louder especially if the person uses a wheelchair. False: Speak in a normal voice unless you are specifically told that the disabled person is also deaf.
- They don't understand what's being said to them and so, it is better to speak to the 'helper', companion, partner, spouse. False: Physically disabled people are indeed mentally competent and should be respected to handle their own affairs.
- They're "stupid." False: Most acquired disabilities--those that occur at any age except during birth-- do not usually involve a decrease in intelligence, comprehension, or understanding of speech, the written word, etc.
- The disabled person is sadly, pitifully depressed, so anyone speaking to the disabled should be solicitous and "babying" when talking to the person. False: Although illness and disability can cause situational depression, most disabled persons do NOT suffer chronic depression.
- The disabled person has "no life"-- no interests, passions, ambitions, plans, or drive to pursue anything to do with "life". False: Even though disability can make it harder to pursue goals, disabled people DO lead productive lives with the same interest, passion, ambition, etc. that the person had before the disability occurred.
- Being disabled is an anomaly, i.e. it's abnormal. False: Disability can occur in one second for any person; one slip on ice that results in a back injury; one inherited gene that leads to Parkinson's at an early age; one bad automobile accident that results in paralysis; etc. As "Baby Boomers" age, there will be millions more people who are already disabled or who will become disabled.
- The disabled person somehow contributed to their present physical condition and contributed to "causing" their disability. False: For example, 1. Diabetes can often be uncontrolled even though the person eats correct foods. Diabetes also often leads to circulation problems in the legs, which can then lead to amputation. A person with diabetes did not cause the illness or the amputation. 2. A back injury can occur to anyone. 3. A traffic accident may not have been the fault of the person who was left disabled from it. Etc.
- Disabled people mostly live in nursing homes. False: Most disabled people disabled from childhood, or disability acquired as adults, live with family or live independently. Disabled persons are in the community and do tasks of daily living just like everyone else.
- Disabled people would prefer other people keep quiet with their questions or misconceptions about what it is like to be disabled, rather than the person asking questions about the person and the disability. False: Disabled persons dislike silent staring, being avoided, or being judged. Disabled persons would actually welcome questions rather than avoidance.
- Disabled people are unattractive, fat, or even ugly and therefore no one would ever want to be friends or be in a relationship with a disabled person. If the person is single when the disability occurs, he/she will remain single until he/she dies. If the person is married or in a relationship when the disability occurs, he/she will soon be single because the spouse/partner will just leave. False: All persons face the same issues in relationships--and relationships succeed or fail. Disability does not mean a person will forever be alone and unloved. Many disabled people are married and the spouse does NOT leave. And, many disabled persons get married AFTER a disability already occurred. In a recent example, a couple who were dating experienced a car accident; the car rolled, pinning the girl's legs under the car. The boyfriend, the driver, was mostly unhurt. But she was paralyzed from the waist down. They decided to go forward with their plans to marry. The girl so much wanted to walk down the aisle that she did physical therapy with braces, in her wedding dress, to try to walk while being held up. Her father and brother supported her weight as she, in the leg braces, moved down the aisle on her wedding day. Disability did not remove the love the couple felt.
What persons with disability want the most is to be treated kindly, with respect, and treated as competent adults who are able to make their own decisions in life. They already face obstacles; they don't need other people to become obstacles by making it harder to be independent.
What are the problems with living in a wheelchair?
Most cities are not projected or designed to cater for wheel chair users or people with disability. Some common complain are lack off dropped curb, in shopping malls or residential buildings do not have a ramp to aces common area witch makes them hard to move around.
What sports can people in WheelChairs play?
Wheelchair sports include basketball, snowskiing, trapshooting, tennis, racing, and softball. Click on the links below under the 'Related Links' heading to see pictures of wheelchair athletes in competition and learn more about wheelchair sports.
What The diameter needed for wheelchair turnaround is?
54" for a standard wheelchair. Wheelchairs will turn in their own wheelbase, but must have room for foot plates and push handles. Electric wheel chairs range mostly from 48" to 72", but there is no actual standard size.
How many calories are burned pushing a wheelchair?
There are alot of factors there. 1 - Weight of the chair plus the person in it 2 - Type and size of the wheels 3 - Surface the person is on 4 - The bearing in the wheels
Is mental illness considered a disability?
For information, resources and related links go The National Council On Disability (NCD)
If you already have a policy you can look at the terms and conditions section of the policy and see what causes of injury or illness are covered by the policy. Also, check the exclusions section to see if bipolar disorder is excluded from coverage.
Review the options for disability coverage and if the information for the specific plan you want does not indicate whether there is coverage for bipolar disorder, then ask the insurance company and get their response in writing.
Some insurance companies do not provide disability coverage for pre-existing conditions. do you have other illness seeking medical help for/is it DLA ? You are asking about depending on the severity of your health illness you may well be entitled to this. Approach your G.P. Take it from there
More input from FAQ Farmers:
- The Social Security website contains all the information necessary (including d application forms) to determine if a person is eligible for SSD and/or SSI. Social Security Online, http:/www.ssa.gov
- The question depends on all kinds of different unknowns. Is the policy a Group or Individual Policy, What company is the contract with, are there any exclusions or riders in the policy discussing the matter, what state was the contract written? In the personal disability market many companies will provide a benefit for mental health nervousness disorders for a period of typically 2-5 years.
To provide a direct response, the answer is yes. There are many mental illnesses that can prevent a person from being capable of working and therefore eligible for disability benefits.
To determine whether a mental illness would qualify you for SSD benefits is almost impossible. It is said that in order to qualify for SSD benefits, there needs to be a strong indication that your inability to work will be ongoing for many years. As stated in the previous response, you can visit the SS website to learn more.
Regarding group or individual disability insurance policies, yes you are able to receive benefits for mental illnesses. With group coverage and many of the individual policies available in today's market place, you will see that these benefits are limited to a 24-month, lifetime benefit period. There are few companies that still offer benefits on mental illness claims for the contract's full benefit period. Additionally, mental illness can be excluded from an individual contract if it is/was an already existing condition. If you are asking this because you have an existing policy, check your contract to see if an exclusion was added. If you are asking this because you are in the market for a policy, you should know that pre-existing conditions will warrant any insurance company to exclude these benefits from your coverage.
Look in the phone book under medical supply houses. They rent wheelchairs and all sorts of other medical related equipment. Your doctor or clinic can recommend one as well.
How do you avoid the presence of albumin in urine?
Albumin in urine is usually the result of some damage to the kidneys, and that in turn is most usually caused by kidney stones, so if you wish to avoid this, remain well hydrated (which is to say, drink lots of water) to help prevent kidney stones. There is, of course, no guarantee.
