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Spring Safety

March 26, 2010 by p2p  
Filed under Advocate Advice

Lawn Mower Accidents Are the Leading Cause of Major Amputations for Children Under 10 More Than 600 Children Undergo Mower-Related Amputations Each Year Knoxville, TN, March 26, 2010 – More attention needs to be paid to lawn mower safety this year, according to the Amputee Coalition of America. Needless limb loss accidents can be prevented [...]

The New Game Plan

December 2, 2009 by p2p  
Filed under Point of View

“Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what’s going to happen next.”  – Gilda Radner   “The more things change, the more they are the same,” a well-worn axiom, which depending on your attitude, speaks the truth or not.           Three decades ago [...]

Teachable Moments

December 2, 2009 by p2p  
Filed under Point of View

When Sneak Peaks Switch to Steely Stares  Staring. Asking questions. Natural human reactions to something different, something unfamiliar. Finding yourself unable to look away can be prompted by feelings of fear, admiration, curiosity, or even preconceived ideas and opinions.  Every parent of a child with a disability has dealt with the stares and questions of [...]