The Best Physical Impairments 2024

1. Back Sense: A Revolutionary Approach to Halting the Cycle of Chronic Back Pain, Pre-Owned (Paperback)

Pre-Owned - On occasion nearly everyone experiences short-term back pain from sore or strained muscles. But for many who come to treat their back gingerly because they fear further -injury, - a cycle of worry and inactivity results; this aggravates existing muscle tightness and leads them to think of themselves as having a -bad back.- Even worse is the understandable but usually counterproductive assumption that back pain is caused by -abnormalities--bulging disks, a damaged spine, and so on. However, these abnormalities are frequently found in those who have absolutely no pain whatsoever. In reality, most backs are strong and resilient, built to support our bodies for a lifetime; truly -bad backs- are rare. Drawing on their work with patients and studies from major scientific journals and corporations, the authors of Back Sense-all three are former chronic back pain sufferers themselves-developed a revolutionary self-treatment approach targeting the true causes of chronic back pain. It is based on conclusive evidence proving that stress and inactivity are usually the prime offenders, and it allows patients to avoid the restrictions and expense of most other treatments. After showing readers how to rule out the possibility that a rare medical condition is the source of their problem, Back Sense clearly and convincingly explains the actual factors behind chronic back pain and systematically leads readers toward recapturing a life free of back pain.

Back Sense: A Revolutionary Approach to Halting the Cycle of Chronic Back Pain, Pre-Owned (Paperback)

2. Baby Sign Language Made Easy: 101 Signs to Start Communicating with Your Child Now, Pre-Owned (Paperback)

Pre-Owned - The easy way to teach sign language to babies and toddlers ages 0 to 3 Sign language is a fun and effective way for babies to communicate without words and develop essential early learning skills, but knowing where to start can be a challenge. This book of baby sign language makes it easy, with 101 useful, everyday ASL signs and a clear, simple format that explains what signs are best to start with and tips for teaching them. Whether it's asking for milk or telling you that they're tired, you'll learn how to give your baby the tools to tell you what they're thinking. Baby sign language basics―Get an overview of what baby sign language is and how it can help you and your child connect, as well as how it can aid in their development. How to teach signs-Find guidance for getting started, capturing your baby's attention, and when to add more signs based on their age and progress. Easy organization―Each chapter is organized by topics like mealtime, getting dressed, playtime, animals, and feelings, so it's quick to find the signs you need. Start communicating early, with the baby sign language book that makes it simple.

Baby Sign Language Made Easy: 101 Signs to Start Communicating with Your Child Now, Pre-Owned (Paperback)

3. Macular Degeneration, Pre-Owned (Paperback)

Pre-Owned - The acclaimed book on macular degeneration--now completely revised and updated with cutting edge research and the latest developments in the field. More than fifteen million Americans have age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and the disease will strike 200,000 more people this year. It is the most prevalent cause of vision loss in the western world. Dr. Lylas Mogk, the founding director of the Visual Rehabilitation and Research Center of the Henry Ford Health System, has a unique professional and personal understanding of AMD. A doctor and loving daughter of a parent with this frightening though manageable condition, Mogk here explains exactly what it is and how to limit its effect on your life. Reassuring and comprehensive--complete with illuminating first person stories of people with AMD--Macular Degeneration will help you or someone you love with information on - Reducing your risk factors- Revolutionary new technology, including laser surgery and alternative treatments- New research discoveries in nutrition--and eye-healthy recipes- The latest low-vision computer software programs- Coping with depression and frustration- Active online communities of people with macular degeneration Plus a Low Vision Living Rehab program to help you read better, see better, and live independently

Macular Degeneration, Pre-Owned (Paperback)

4. Community Recreation for People With Disabilities: Strategies for Inclusion [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. Community Recreation for People With Disabilities: Strategies for Inclusion by Frederick P. Green; M. Tipton Ray; Stuart J. Schleien

Community Recreation for People With Disabilities: Strategies for Inclusion, Used [Paperback]

5. Awakening to Disability: Nothing About Us Without Us, Used [Paperback]

Awakening to Disability: Nothing About Us Without Us by Karen G. Stone

Awakening to Disability: Nothing About Us Without Us, Used [Paperback]

6. Individualized Service Plans, Used [Paperback]

Do you work with an individual with a disability? Have you run out of goals or objectives to include in your client's service plan? Need new ideas? Or are you training an employee on how to write a plan of care? The unique feature of Individualized Service Plans: Empowering Persons with Disabilities , is its multi dimensional approach to the field of developmental disabilities. The publication, which includes steps to writing a service plan as well as hundreds of prewritten goals, represents the global nature of a person with a disability and provides a roadmap for the dedicated service provider. The publication acts as a resource library for agencies and staff members in charge of creating residential, day support, and LCF service plans.

Individualized Service Plans, Used [Paperback]

7. Beyond Please and Thank You: The Disability Awareness Handbook for Families, Co-Workers, and Friends [Spiral-bound - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. Ramps, handicap-accessible bathrooms and parking spaces, Braille numbers on elevator panels thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, these physical barriers and more are being addressed, helping the disabled to lead independent lives. Unfortunately, there are barriers of belief and values that still stand strong. There is no law that prevents someone from acting insensitive. It is time for that to change and this book provides the first step. Inside, you'll find important sections on how to act on the job, within the family, out on a date, and in public places to ensure that you and everyone around you can have the respect and dignity they deserve. Within the pages of this important book, you will begin to realize that people with disabilities don't want you to treat them like equals. They are equals and the more we understand and the more we see, the more we will accept this truth completely."

Beyond Please and Thank You: The Disability Awareness Handbook for Families, Co-Workers, and Friends [Spiral-bound - Used]

8. Pathways to Successful Transition for Youth with Disabilities: A Developmental Process, Used [Paperback]

Bringing together the expertise of two of the most experienced scholars in transition personnel preparation this up-to-date text offers a balanced presentation of theory, research, and practice in regard to career guidance and transition for youth with disabilities. Its contemporary focus on such issues as inclusive education, cultural and linguistic diversity, and self-determination and advocacy creates a text with broad-based appeal; while its thorough scholarship supports content with a solid foundation in theory and research. The text is divided into three sections: Philosophical and Policy Foundations (Chapters 1-5), Implementation of Transition in Local Systems (Chapters 6-12), and Cultural Issues and Leadership for Transition (Chapters 13 & 14), which can be used together or independently. It includes a unique, cross-categorical model emphasizing a wide variety of transition pathways; and, offers numerous practical suggestions for how to draft IEP transition language related to this model. The authors address many of the emerging issues and content areas not fully addressed in other transition texts, those being: The role of the general education teacher in middle and secondary general education classrooms and in community-based experiences; The crucial need for better educational and employment preparation systems to support youth with disabilities; The challenge educators face in developing educational programs that serve a diverse population of learners, including those with disabilities, at-risk for school failure, former school drop-outs, those with limited English proficiency, and teen parents; Sensitivity to and conceptual understanding of how cultural orientation affects attitudes toward work and careers; The need for transition professionals to clearly link self-determination concepts, career assessment, and individual transition planning; A deep understanding of the history of transition services, and the federal and state laws that provide authority and guidance to practice. This thoroughly updated text covers research-based best practices and ensures readers come away with the most current information and the broadest possible definition of transition.

Pathways to Successful Transition for Youth with Disabilities: A Developmental Process, Used [Paperback]

9. Bridges to Accessibility, Used [Paperback]

A practical text which focuses on providing ways for disabled and able-bodied people to interact in adventure activities. Aimed both at those working in adventure education and with disabled people, the work is based on the philosophy that integration enhances acceptance.

Bridges to Accessibility, Used [Paperback]

10. Workshop on Disability in America: A New Look: Summary and Background Papers, Used [Paperback]

Beginning in late 2004, the IOM began a project to take a new look at disability in America. It will review developments and progress since the publication of the 1991 and 1997 Institute reports. For technical contracting reasons, the new project was split into two phases. During the limited first phase, a committee appointed by IOM planned and convened a 1-day workshop to examine a subset of topics as background for the second phase of project. As was agreed upon with the sponsor of the workshop, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the topics were: methodological and policy issues related to the conceptualization, definition, measurement, and monitoring of disability and health over time; trends in the amount, types, and causes of disability; disability across the age spectrum and in the context of normal aging; and secondary health conditions. The phase-one workshop was held in Washington, D.C. on August 1, 2005. Its participants included researchers, clinicians, social service professionals, policy experts, and consumer representatives and advocates. The meeting agenda and list of participants are included in Appendix A. Workshop on Disability in America: A New Look- Summary and Background Papers summarizes the workshop presentations and discussions. The background papers prepared for the workshop are included in Appendixes B through O. Some papers were submitted and circulated in advance of the meeting, whereas others were first presented at the meeting. The analyses, definitions, and views presented in the papers are those of the paper authors and are not necessarily those of the IOM committee. Likewise, the discussion summary is limited to the views of the workshop participants.

Workshop on Disability in America : A New Look - Summary and Background Papers, Used [Paperback]