Dr Eric Gill Society

Disabled Online dating is the fastest and easiest way to get to know people before any date. For those in a hurry for romance, find your bride or groom easily with a disabled dating site.

Here are a few simple steps to meet disabled friends in the UK. It’s important to be creative with choosing a user name, you want to be able to stand out from the other members. Add a honest and truthful profile. Send lots of messages to increase your chances. Try and make your messages interesting and unique, mention something about there profile. Always be positive and polite.

I simply cannot stress this enough: upload a photo! By far the most important thing about a profile is its photo. Although it is important to make it a good one, if the only one you can find is old and grainy then it is better than nothing. Profiles without photos receive about 10% as many responses as those that do have them.

Make it a good one! If you can, get a friend to take it. Take loads with a digital camera and pick the best two or three. Think about what your best features are and concentrate on those. Perhaps you could get your hair done or dress as if you’re going out on a date – this will help to set the mood.

Take some time out to have a look at other people’s profiles, and decide which ones you like. What is it you like about them? Note down there positive points.

Turn off your computer, grab a notepad and start writing. People often find it easier to write than type, so why not write your answers out and type them up later? You may find you write a better description without the pressure of a computer screen in front of you.

Be honest! This is very important – you will only attract the people you truly want to be attractive to if you are honest with them and yourself. If your profile describes somebody you are not, your prospective dates will be interested in that person, not you.

Think about how your friends would describe you in three words. Better still, ask them! Think about your best qualities and sell them. Don’t just tell people about your qualities, show them. Don’t just say ‘I love music’ – what kind of music do you like? Instead say ‘I love British hiphop – I went to see Roots Manuva last week’, or ‘There is nothing better than listening to Rachmaninov on a rainy day’.

One of the biggest turn-offs, according to some of our users, is bad grammar and incorrect spelling. Double and triple-check what you write, or the next person reading it will be a single person who liked the look of you.

Create a good impression when you first meet your date. The most important Dating tip of all is to Date safe. Don’t take risks with your safety. Just because you have been chatting for months don’t invite them into your home for wine and music. Not rushing in on intimacy gives you both more to look forward too.

Most of all be yourself and beleive there is someone wonderful for you out there.

Disabled Dating is like any other dating, you may be a little nervous at first but it will get better in time. Most of all be yourself, relax, chat , flirt and have fun.

Stroke causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention
When the blood supply to the brain is interrupted or blocked for any kind of reason, the consequences are dramatic. Control over perception, movement, speech, or other mental or bodily functions is impaired, and consciousness itself may be lost.

Interruption of blood circulation to the brain may result in a stroke – a disorder that occurs in two basic forms, and both are potentially life-threatening.

Blood clots are formed near the brain. Almost about all of the strokes are due to blockage of the oxygen-rich blood flowing to the brain. Ischemic strokes, they are triggered by either a thrombus (a stationary clot that forms in a blood vessel) or an embolus (a clot that travels through the bloodstream and becomes lodged in a vessel).

This type of stroke may be preceded by a brief transient ischemic attack, or TIA – an episode of inadequate blood flow that may produce these symptoms:

• Weakness on one side of the body
• An inability to talk
• Double or blurred vision in one eye
• Sudden dizziness or falling

Causes of Strokes:

• Atherosclerosis – hardening of the arteries.

• Other irregular heart rhythms or atrial fibrillation.

• Certain problems of the heart valve, including having an artificial heart valve, a repaired heart valve, heart valve disease such as mitral valve prolapse, or narrowing (stenosis) of a heart valve.

• Endocarditis.

• A congenital heart defect.

• Blood-clotting disorders.

• Inflammation of blood vessels (vasculitis).

• Heart attack.

• Heart failure.

Ischemic stroke can be caused low blood pressure (hypotension. It results in reduced blood flow to the brain. Bleeding inside the brain (called intracerebral hemorrhage) or bleeding in the space around the brain (called subarachnoid hemorrhage) causes hemorrhagic stroke.

Treatments Available:

Initial treatment for a stroke happens in the hospital. Within the first few hours the worst damage from a stroke occurs. The less damage will occur the faster you receive treatment.

Preventing Strokes

When your condition has been stabilized after emergency treatment it then focuses on preventing another stroke. It is important to control your risk factors for stroke, such as aterial fibrillation, etc.

Changes in the lifestyle will also be an important part of your treatment and this will help to reduce your risk of having another stroke:

• Do not smoke and also do not allow others to smoke around you.

• Reduction in consumption of alcohol

• Stay at a healthy weight.

• Do activities that raise your heart rate. Walking is a good choice. Do at least 30 minutes workout on most of the week days.

• Eat a diet that is balanced as in low in saturated fats, sugar and cholesterol.

Accessible Thailand
I want to tell you about a fantastic resource called Accessible Thailand

It is a website that shows wonderful, beautiful country of Thailand is accessible for wheelchair users. The website tells you of the best places to go best places to eat best places to drink has some great stories, and the best parties that the website was made by disabled people for disabled people.

I was in a traffic accident when I was a kid and it left me disabled. I made up my mind after, to enjoy life and travel the world and that is exactly what I’ve done. I don’t let my disability hold me back and stop me from doing things that I love.

Check out the site and you can read about me and my story. I would love to welcome other disabled people to Thailand because I know it will make you happy.
Thailand is becoming more influenced by Western culture, although the Thai people are a very proud nation and Thai culture remains strong. The majority of Thais are Buddhist and this greatly influences daily life.
Thai people are amongst the friendliest, most tolerant and nicest people in the world and they appreciate attempts by foreign visitors to be respectful to Thai culture and to have a go at speaking the Thai language.

The Iron Man By Ted Hughes
Graeae presents

The Iron Man

By Ted Hughes
adapted for Graeae by Paul Sirett Directed by Jenny Sealey and Amit Sharma

• Award-winning show The Iron Man announces 2013 UK tour

• Cast includes performers from the London 2012 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony

15- 16 June 2022 – Hijinx Theatre Unity Festival, Cardiff
21 – 22 June 2022 – Ip-arts Festival, Ipswich
6 July 2022 – SO Festival Skegness

Following a hugely successful tour in 2011 The Iron Man returns to crunch and clank his way around the UK’s cultural festivals this summer. Starting in Cardiff the Iron Man will then munch his way to Ipswich and Skegness.

The unexpected arrival of the Iron Man casts a shadow of fear across a small farm community. But when an enormous dragon from outer-space threatens to annihilate the planet, it is the Iron Man who comes to the rescue.

Graeae brings this Ted Hughes classic to life in an adaptation which weaves the action in and out of the audience. Taller than a double-decker bus, the Iron Man is operated through an intricate network of wheelchair components which bring him to life as he towers above the crowds.

A talented cast of Deaf and disabled actors and musicians come together under the direction of Jenny Sealey (London 2012 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony) and Amit Sharma (Prometheus Awakes) to re-create one of the greatest modern-day fables in an adaptation which spans generations and leaves audiences enthralled.

Winner of the Latest 7 Award for Best Children’s Show at The Brighton Festival 2011 and three NNFEST Children Choice Awards, at the Norfolk & Norwich Festival 2011. Design by Sofie Layton Composition and Sound Design by Lewis Gibson

Writer Paul Sirett said:
‘I am incredibly excited that The Iron Man is coming back again this year! Ted Hughes’ wonderful story never fails to captivate children and adults alike and it has been wonderful to revisit the play and sharpen it up for another summer of shows. The story of Iron Man’s arrival and his epic battle with the Space-Bat is now more streamlined and, I hope, will be more captivating and thrilling than ever’

Co-director Amit Sharma said:
‘Jenny and I are ecstatic that The Iron Man is going to clonk and clank his way all over the country this summer. Ted Hughes’ story has a timeless charm and we are chomping at the bit to get our Iron Man back on the road. We know that the show will enthral audiences and capture the imagination once again.’

Graeae is a force for change in world-class theatre – breaking down barriers, challenging preconceptions and boldly placing Deaf and disabled artists centre stage. Artistically led by Jenny Sealey, Graeae’s signature characteristic is the compelling creative integration of sign language and audio description, which engages brilliantly with both disabled and non-disabled audiences. Championing accessibility and providing a platform for new generations of artists, Graeae leads the way in pioneering, trail-blazing theatre. Graeae won the Promotion of Diversity Award at the TMA Theatre Awards UK 2012. www.graeae.org

Ted Hughes (1930-1998) was born in Yorkshire. His first book, The Hawk in the Rain, was published in 1957 by Faber and Faber and was followed by many volumes of poetry and prose for adults and children. He received the Whitbread Book of the Year for two consecutive years for his last published collections of poetry, Tales from Ovid (1997) and Birthday Letters (1998). He was Poet Laureate from 1984, and in 1998 he was appointed to the Order of Merit. Other published works include: The Iron Man; The Iron Woman; How The Whale Became; The Dreamfighter and Other Creation Tales; Tales Of The Early World; Nessie the Mannerless Monster and Fangs the Vampire Bat and The Kiss of Truth.

Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 June 2022 1pm & 4pm
Outside Wales Millennium Centre Hijinx Theatre Unity Festival, Cardiff

Friday 21 June 2022 11am, 2pm & 7pm & Saturday 22 June 2022 11am, 2pm & 5pm
Ipswich Waterfront Ip-art Festival, Ipswich

Saturday 6 July 2022 1pm & 4pm
Tower Gardens SO Festival, Skegness

All performances incorporate audio description and BSL interpretation

Impact of Dementia Affects Over 5 Million Americans
Dementia is one of the biggest fears that older adults face. As a family member, you can brighten the loved one’s day by having conversations that bring back memories from the past. If your family member with dementia gets confused, frustrated or upset by your questions, change the subject. You can always rephrase the question and try asking it again at another time.

When you are dealing with the impact of dementia – try to look for ways that help resolve your frustrations by being prepared – learn as much as you can about how it effects a loved one.

Here are some of today’s leading theories about the impact of dementia:

In 1900, the average life expectancy in the United States was 47. Today, the impact of dementia is greater because people live well into their 80’s and 90’s. This is good news for most of us and many seniors are enjoying an active, engaged life. However, one downside of a long life is that aging increases your risk for dementia – 15% of people over 65 have the disease; 40% of people over 85. Most researchers don’t think that dementia disease is a ‘normal’ part of aging. Researchers remain hopeful that we will develop strategies to delay the onset of dementia or prevent it altogether.

Researchers have found that if you have one or more parents or close family member with dementia disease, you are generally considered to be at greater risk for developing it too. One gene in particular called ApoE4 increases your likelihood of getting Alzheimer’s disease. Like all risk factors, a family history may or may not lead to the development of the disease.

A person’s lifestyle may increase the risk of dementia disease. For example, individuals who sustain concussions or head injury (through sports, work or accidents) have a greater risk of getting a form of dementia call Alzheimer’s disease. Positive lifestyle factors that may prevent Alzheimer’s or delay the onset include exercise (break a sweat at least once a day), a healthy diet rich in antioxidants, socialization, treating depression, lifelong learning (‘use it or lose it’) and avoiding tobacco use.

Two areas of ongoing research include studying the build up of plaques and tangles in the brain. Plaque consists of the protein beta amyloid that accumulates in the spaces between nerve cells. Tangles are the twisted fibres of another protein tau (rhymes with ‘how’) that accumulates inside nerve cells. These proteins most likely block the ability of the cells to communicate, leading to cell death. This cellular death ravages the brain and causes the progressive symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

The Alzheimer’s Association points out that 90% of what we’ve learned about Alzheimer’s disease has been discovered in the last 15 years. Let’s hope that the next 15 years leads to the breakthroughs we need to help Alzheimer’s disease itself become a ‘distant memory.’

Contact In-Homecare if you need help caring for a loved one living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. We know how devastating the impact of dementia can be on family.

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What Is Dementia and What to Do When It Strikes?
There is a lot of confusion around the question, ‘What is dementia?’ It is believed to have affected more than 24 million people living with a form of dementia world-wide.

Unfortunately, the number of people that dementia will strike is expected to increase to 85 million by the year 2040. Since the disease will strike so many people in the near future, they are beginning to ask what is dementia and what can I do to avoid the dreaded disease? Here is a list that contains useful tips and information for people if they find they are in the situation of being force to get an answer to the question,

What is dementia?

1. Most patients living with a form of dementia are being cared for by a family member. This is an honourable and noble thing to do but it is an extremely stressful position to be in.

2. Caregivers and family members must learn and read up on what dementia is and how if effects the mind and body. It’s imperative to learn about how the disease progresses so you can prepare for the stages that will come down the road.

3. It is helpful if you encourage the person with dementia to be as independent as possible. Allow the person to perform simple tasks can provide a huge relief for a caretaker.

4. Ask about elder care services in your area. If you have questions and want to learn – what is dementia – please call In-Homecare at 1-904-737-7667. We are a home care agency that is available in the Florida area that offers information and assistance to families dealing with dementia. Do not feel as though this is a battle you have to take on alone.

5. There are many eldercare providers available that can help care for a patient with dementia. If the disease progresses to a stage that cannot be managed by family and friends, elder care providers can offer a lot of help.

Research shows that family members caring for loved ones with dementia are under a lot of stress due to:

The long-term period of care required to care for someone living with the disease.

The tough cognitive and behavioural problems associated with dementia.

Severity of mental and physical impairment at the end-stages of dementia.

Providing dementia care for a loved one can become overwhelming and family caregivers may become frustrated, stressed, angry, and may even become depressed.

As with any elder care, it is difficult to balance. It’s important that family caregivers prepare themselves for the rough road ahead and learn ways to address the challenges they face. The first place to start is having a talk with your loved one living with dementia and to learn their wishes before making decisions on the type of care given. Have a conversation with your loved one to understand his or her wishes before making any decisions regarding dementia care. If you need help learning, ‘What is dementia,’ please call 1-904-737-7667.

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Web design has been one of the fastest growing fields by far over the past 20 years – and as a promising career field shows no signs of slowing down. If you are considering a career in this exciting and lucrative area, it is important to understand the basics of the web design world.

One of the most important aspects of a vast majority of web design jobs is to ensure that the website you are designing will not only be easy to navigate and understand, but will also be accessible to as wide a range of people as possible. This means understanding the basics of designing websites for the disabled. These are some of the fundamentals of accessible website design.

Do Not Rely Solely on Colour

Colour blindness is more common than many people realize. This means design that uses colour and colour combinations to impart important information will not be comprehensible to a sizeable percentage of the population. This is why it is imperative to also use text and/or images to convey info and help users navigate the site. Using colours and images to deliver crucial information also excludes visually impaired users from being able to fully utilize what the site has to offer.

Text Descriptions are Your Friend

Whether you are using colours, images, or other non-text visual material as significant aspects of design of a website, there are a portion of potential users who will need additional information in order to properly navigate the site and have a seamless experience. This is where text descriptions come into play.

Built into HTML is a useful feature known as ALT tags. These tags are used to describe images in text-only browsing often used by people with certain disabilities, and can also be seen by holding the mouse cursor on top of the image.

As useful as ALT tags are in accessible website design, it is also important to remember not to overuse this HTML feature. Visually impaired people often use browsers that read the text of a website out loud – including all of the ALT tags. This is overuse can make for an unwieldy experience, and should only be used for visual information that is necessary to the browsing or navigation experience.

Captioning is Key

There is a reason for the stringent closed captioning laws that are now in place for television equipment and broadcasts, and subtitles are such a common feature on DVDs, Blu-Ray discs, and streaming video. These are all laws and features in place to benefit the hard of hearing.

While website designers are not yet legally compelled to provide captions for embedded audio and video materials, if you are interested in making your website accessible to a much higher percentage of users it is highly advisable to include captions for a site’s audio and video.

While there are more issues involved when it comes to accessible website design – all of which are covered in graphic design courses and web design courses – these are some of the most common issues with designing website for the disabled.

Four Fingers and Thirteen Toes
An essential read that will make you laugh and cry, be angry and proud with every turn of the page.

Rosaleen (Rosie) overcame horrendous injuries to her physical being as a result of her mother being prescribed Thalidomide during pregnancy. The drug left Rosie with four fingers, two sprouting from each shoulder and thirteen toes on legs which came to an abrupt end above the knee.

This fascinating and beautifully written true story, charts Rosie’s birth into an Irish immigrant family, and leads the reader through every facet of her inspirational life. It includes her early years filled with long periods of hospitalisation and treatment; her education, employment and relationships; and onto true fulfilment of a lifetime’s desire to be independent.

Illustrated throughout, this remarkable story of a strong willed daughter, wife, mother and respected businesswoman, also details the factual and historical journey of Thalidomide from Nazi Germany to now.

This so-called ‘wonder drug’ of the 1960s, thought to be banished after the tragedy unfolded, is still being used in the treatment of various conditions and illnesses. Rosie examines why pharmaceutical companies are eager for it to be re-licensed and includes her honest perspective of the drug.

From the Author
Thank you for looking at this revised and updated edition of `Four Fingers and Thirteen Toes’.
The title is the same, but inside you will find more photographs from my family album and updated information about the drug Thalidomide. Even more interesting, you will meet a person who played a major part at my birth – of whom I knew nothing until I did a radio interview on BBC Radio Four.

I shouldn’t say any more … Happy reading!

Reviews
Sixteen of sixteen readers rate this book 5/5

Home Renovations For Disabled Persons
Home is where you feel most comfortable. Familiar surroundings, independency, safety and security are the basic needs that a retired or disabled person wants. But at a certain age people start facing too many obstacles regarding their health, which ultimately hinders their quality of life.

There are many disabilities that people face; it may be their inability to climb stairs, bathrooms that don’t have proper safety or any other accessibility concerns.

You may have met with a serious accident that has left you with limited mobility options. In that case instead of becoming dependent on your belongings, why not redesign a home that will suit your needs and make you independent again? Sounds cool!

Home renovations enhance your ability to perform various things on your own and that too without sacrificing of all the things that are most important to you. These home modifications can transform a home to more accessible and functional place to live in.

For a disabled person, remodelling a house can be a challenge. At the same time a house doesn’t have to look like a hospital. With few permutations and combinations any home can become functional for a handicapped or disabled person. Moreover there is no need to sacrifice the ultra modern decor.

All this can be achieved by just planning everything in advance and hiring a reliable contractor that can provide the right solutions for disabled persons to enjoy independence in their daily life.

An experienced contractor will guide you about how bathroom installations like bathtubs, roll in shower will benefit you and how widened the doorways should be, so that the disabled person can move their wheelchair easily inside and outside.

Home elevators and lifts are installed in a multi level dwelling so that the practical needs of the disabled are met with ease whereas the wheelchair ramps are designed for people using wheelchairs or pushing strollers or carts.

There is a plethora of companies who provide home elevators, vehicle lifts, stair lifts, automatic door openers, porch lifts, etc. These companies provide a wide range of modifications for home and bathroom that includes specially designed and custom bathtubs, wheelchair wide doors, modern toilet and much more. With ultra modern design, chances of falling and injury while bathing or anywhere in the house can be reduced to minimal.

Although remodelling is not an easy task but it can surely give a life to the disabled persons to become independent and accessible to all the things you weren’t.

About the Author:
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