When I think of the word independence, I think of it in so many different ways. I think of India celebrating independence from Pakistan, I think of children who achieve independence as they learn to do things on their own. When I think of independence for a person with a disability, many words come to [...]
I write this letter as Learning Disabilities Awareness month comes to an end. I am so grateful for the opportunity to use the month to educate those around me about learning disabilities and am feeling empowered by the writing journey that I started earlier this year. My hope is to continue to inspire as many [...]
Hi everyone, welcome to my very first blog post. My name is Nisha. I am a 38 year old adult with a severe non verbal learning disability and I feel that I want to use the blog to share my disability experiences with you, I want you to be able to ask questions and I [...]
Have you, or someone that you know ever have drastic mood swings? Between times the person can feel really happy or really sad and then their moods change without a real cause. Humans are very emotional creatures, to begin with! We don’t need an extra thing to amplify it which causes disruptions to the individual [...]
Everyone knows (or should know) that it’s vital to exercise your body right? What about your brain? Binaural beats help give you a good workout for your mind in many different ways. It can also help the rest of your body as well! But what are binaural beats exactly? Binaural beats are a form of [...]
NFL Alumni and Celebrity Flag Football Game to feature live reports on The Disability Channel Minneapolis, MN (January 30, 2018) - Dave Stevens, congenital amputee, who made NCAA college football and professional baseball history, returns to the state where he started his college and professional career. Stevens and the Wounded Warrior Amputee Football Team (WWAFT) [...]
Over the years The Disability Channel (TDC) has met with, worked with and has had the honour and privilege to highlight the achievements of some truly remarkable people. The talents and abilities of those who society has labelled as disabled has always been acknowledged and celebrated by TDC. Despite best efforts, those acknowledgements have not [...]
Join the former Olympian Susan Stewart at a free live media event being held in Toronto on Tuesday, February 6th at 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Erin Mills Town Centre. This live recording will be hosted by The Disability Channel’s Frank Sroka who hosts Socially Served. Susan Stewart also hosts a Disability Channel show [...]
Have bright or artificial lights ever bother you? What about loud or repetitive noises? Is your diet extremely limited because you can’t handle certain textures or tastes of certain foods? Are you sensitive to different kinds of smells and have trouble with picking out clothes that you feel comfortable in? Is your balance and motor [...]
Some women can have pretty painful periods. Some women can miss their period consistently, even though they are not pregnant. It is all thanks to polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS. If you are a teenager or an adult between the ages of 15-44, have a female relative in your family that has it, have obesity, [...]
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