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| Is Cleft Palate disability? | 11/7/2009 | John Craig |
Q: I was born with cleft palate but up to this point of age I'm not sure where should I belong. Is ...
A: To be honest if you were standing in front of me I would knock that chip of your shoulder! It is ...
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| Is Cleft Palate disability? | 11/7/2009 | John Craig |
Q: I was born with cleft palate but up to this point of age I'm not sure where should I belong. Is ...
A: I have the same situation. If I think the person isn't listen I tell them to. You need to be ...
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| Is Cleft Palate disability? | 11/6/2009 | John Craig |
Q: I was born with cleft palate but up to this point of age I'm not sure where should I belong. Is ...
A: This is a doubled edged sword. Cleft palate in and of itself is not a disability per se. It becomes ...
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| Help me find the right shoes. | 9/30/2009 | John Craig |
Q: I'm John: I'm 39, I have Cerebral Palsy, and I've tried for years (online) to find shoes to fit my ...
A: John, Not quite sure what state you live in. I am in NY and near me we have a specialty store for ...
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| Developmental centers | 9/28/2009 | Jon Eriquezzo |
Q: I'm not sure if you're the right person to ask; please forgive me if you're not. I have Asperger's ...
A: I am the right person to ask. All residential facilities have different rules. Whatever program you ...
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| different stages of blindness. | 9/8/2009 | Jeannine |
Q: Is it possible to go from partial blindness where you can just distinguish dark and light shapes ...
A: Jarita, I'm confused about the wording of your question. It sounds like you are saying you have ...
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| support | 8/27/2009 | Margot RN BScN CGN |
Q: My son's friend (in his 30's)was in a car wreck and was told he would probably never walk again. He ...
A: There has been a lot of research proving that positive thinking does help whether you're battling ...
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| cataracts and computer screens | 6/22/2009 | Jeannine |
Q: Do cataracts get any worse from using a computer for twelve hours a day. thank you Alan
A: Alan, I can only speak from personal experience...and no, I did not find that the computer screen ...
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| Job placement for severe OCD | 5/25/2009 | Jon Eriquezzo |
Q: my 20-year old son is suffering from severe OCD and is not able even to look for a job. We live in ...
A: Your fist stop should be to try the Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation Vocational Rehabilitation ...
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| Motor dysgraphia | 5/17/2009 | John Craig |
Q: i looked it up on WikipediA and found most of my symtums coinside with Motor Dysgraphia i have been ...
A: Hope this helps. Dysgraphia is a writing disability in which the individual's writing is incorrect ...
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| what can I do to better this situation? | 4/26/2009 | Jon Eriquezzo |
Q: I am 25, on disability for PTSD and had a baby 8 weeks ago. Unfortunately, the father, who I have ...
A: Have you tried these resources? Scranton Area Family Center Jan Hess 541 Wyoming Avenue Scranton, ...
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| Resources | 3/21/2009 | Jon Eriquezzo |
Q: After sustaining a mild TBI I am struggling to put an independent life together again. Are there ...
A: Here is an option, if you haven't tried it already: Brain Injury Resource Line (BIRL) toll free ...
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| EDS | 2/4/2009 | Barbara Uggen-Davis |
Q: I had custody of my 11 yr old nephew for a year. He Dx is joint hypermobility. I think he has EDS ...
A: This sounds like it could be EDS. EDS type III, now called Hypermobile type EDS, is diagnosed with ...
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| Ehlers Danlos Syndrome | 1/21/2009 | Barbara Uggen-Davis |
Q: I have Ehlers Danlos Sydrome and I am trying to find advice. I know because of the disorder I am not ...
A: I don't know much about specifics of root canals, although I know several people with EDS who have ...
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| DSSI | 1/17/2009 | Jon Eriquezzo |
Q: My son is 5 and has autism. He receives DSSI,yet we sold our house and moved. We had to or our house ...
A: Here you go: http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/11000.html#part3 Resources (things you own) Resources that ...
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| EDS question | 1/9/2009 | Barbara Uggen-Davis |
Q: My daughter in 21 and has EDS. She has a lot of joint pain and problems with dislocations. Going ...
A: Check into the department of vocational rehabilitation. DVR provides accommodations to help her get ...
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| referral of doctor in phoenix area | 1/8/2009 | Barbara Uggen-Davis |
Q: I am a in search of an experienced doctor in the Phoenix area. I was hoping that someone that has ...
A: I am not in the Phx area and don't know of any docs there, but I do know someone with EDS who lived ...
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| Memory loss | 1/2/2009 | Margot RN BScN CGN |
Q: i'm 21 and my memory is just no good. I failed tests all the time even though I studied and I forget ...
A: I think you need more than Vitamins ad would suggest you try going to a Memory Specialist or taking ...
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| Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome & Surgeries | 12/28/2008 | Barbara Uggen-Davis |
Q: Although I am only 37 years old, I feel I am aging in "dog years". With my first (hernia) surgery ...
A: Most doctors are clueless about EDS. Your best bet to find a doctor familiar with EDS is to ask for ...
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| Parking Citations for Handicapped Vehicles | 10/30/2008 | Mary Marques-Caramico |
Q: I suffer from multiple schlerosis and have difficulty with memory loss. I have been parking in the ...
A: You must take the ticket to court on the day you are assigned a hearing. I don't know what state ...
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| Person w/ Disability RIGHT TO HAVE A PET | 10/12/2008 | Mary Marques-Caramico |
Q: I hope you can answer this for me...I read that you are familiar with service animals, but I'm not ...
A: Susan... With a doctor's note you would qualify for protection under HUD regulations. No pet ...
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| Intellectual Disabilities | 9/24/2008 | Margot RN BScN CGN |
Q: I am trying to find statistics on how common Intellectual Disabilities are in Virginia. I have ...
A: These links might help... ...
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| Informative speech on Intellectual Disabilities | 9/18/2008 | John Craig |
Q: I will be giving a 3-4 minute speech on Intellectual Disabilities for speech class. This topic is of ...
A: Sherry, Tough question!! Couple of thoughts, you could give a overview on a topic such as ...
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| cataract removal abd diabetes | 9/15/2008 | Jeannine |
Q: First off, God Bless you. I will try and be brief.I am slated to have both catarcts removed and I ...
A: God bless you, too. I had been fixed for distance in both eyes. After some trouble I had with the ...
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| Help for persons with spinal cord injuries | 8/27/2008 | Jon Eriquezzo |
Q: I know someone who had a back injury that tore his muscle and injured several disks and has had some ...
A: Mini Grants for Artists with disabilities (could swing $500 for a laptop if this person wants to ...
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| EDS type III and pregnancy | 8/25/2008 | Barbara Uggen-Davis |
Q: You apparently responded to my question that I sent last week but the email that was sent to me only ...
A: People with different types of EDS can varying symptoms. Another person with EDS, Maggie Buckley, ...
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| EDS type III and pregnancy | 8/20/2008 | Barbara Uggen-Davis |
Q: I am about 5 weeks pg with my second child and was diagnosed with EDS type III earlier this year. I ...
A: My first question for you is, have you had a skin biopsy test for VEDS? For many years, the skin ...
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| dyspraxia | 8/14/2008 | John Craig |
Q: I'm 13 and I've got dyspraxia in my hands and fingers i wanted to ask what is dyspraxia and why do i ...
A: Definition Dyspraxia is a neurological disorder of motor coordination usually apparent in childhood ...
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| ehlers-danlos type lll | 8/12/2008 | Barbara Uggen-Davis |
Q: Are we entitled to a disability car sticker or any disability help as my joints are degenerating as ...
A: EDS can be a reason to get a disability plate/placard if your symptoms warrant it. EDS by itself ...
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| housing for disabled | 8/3/2008 | Margot RN BScN CGN |
Q: I am 31 yrs old and have been disabled with epilepsy since I was 6 months old. I have always lived ...
A: I guess it depends on whether you would be safe living on your own. Have you ever looked in to ...
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| selection of IOL for cataract | 7/21/2008 | Jeannine |
Q: I am 70, living in India. My both eyes needs cataract surgery. I am advised to go for a foldable IOL ...
A: I had a similar problem, because the pouches in both my eyes were not fully formed and were both ...
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| Possible Future Disability Issue | 7/20/2008 | Barbara Uggen-Davis |
Q: I was sitting in a computer chair about two weeks ago, and after getting up I had a burning pain ...
A: Mike, I am not an expert on social security disability (SSDI), so I encourage you to speak with a ...
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| Possible Future Disability Issue | 7/20/2008 | Mary Marques-Caramico |
Q: I was sitting in a computer chair about two weeks ago, and after getting up I had a burning pain ...
A: Mike... You will qualify for Social Security Disability only if you have paid into the Social ...
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| Possible Future Disability Issue | 7/20/2008 | Lindsey Davis |
Q: I was sitting in a computer chair about two weeks ago, and after getting up I had a burning pain ...
A: I apologize for taking so long to reply to your question. Sounds like you're in quite a bit of ...
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| Possible Future Disability Issue | 7/20/2008 | John Craig |
Q: I was sitting in a computer chair about two weeks ago, and after getting up I had a burning pain ...
A: Mike, First thing you need to know is what the problem is. It could be a very simple thing. Let me ...
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| EDS | 7/17/2008 | Barbara Uggen-Davis |
Q: I am an Lic. Massage Therapist and a good friend of mine has a daughter with EDS. Her DR. ...
A: Michael, I am going to refer your question to my father, Michael Uggen, LMP. He is a licensed ...
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| Disable/can;t get needed help! | 7/15/2008 | Jon Eriquezzo |
Q: I've been waiting for ssi since 2004, been denied twice, this is my third try. I have a atty.but I ...
A: I can only imagine what you are going through! I too lived for several years with chronic pain that ...
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| Brackmann De-Lang | 6/11/2008 | Jon Eriquezzo |
Q: I have a 3 year old nephew who has been diagnosed with Brackmann De-Lang and have been having ...
A: I was under the impression that Brachmann de Lang and Cornillia de Lange syndrome were one in the ...
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| NEW HOME | 6/2/2008 | Margot RN BScN CGN |
Q: I HAVE TO BE IN AN ELECTRIC SCOTTER/CHAIR, BUYING A NEW HOME, DOES TEXAS, OR THE FEDERAL GOVERMENT ...
A: The best people to talk to would be: Robert Langford Ph.D., President Texas Center for the ...
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| blindness | 5/27/2008 | Jeannine |
Q: I'm 13 girl and blind in one eye since i was born.and if it helps a teaching assistant sometimes ...
A: Zoe, That could be because your good eye gets tired and dry. My good eye gets a sticky film over ...
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