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Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities

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Photo: Woman in a wheelchair; linked to [08/02/2012] Kessler Foundation awarded a Signature Employment Grant in the amount of 425,000 Dollars to the Office of Research Services at the University of Hawaii, to advance employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities - read more

Survey Tracks “55+” Attitudes About the Environment

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Photo: Elderly man and woman; linked to [06/02/2012] An international survey led by Simon Fraser University's Gerontology Research Centre and the University of York's (UK) Stockholm Environment Institute is tracking attitudes about the environment among those over 55. Survey Tracks “55+” Attitudes About the Environment - read more

"Exergames" May Provide Cognitive Benefit for Older Adults

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[23/01/2012] Virtual reality-enhanced exercise, or "exergames," combining physical exercise with computer-simulated environments and interactive videogame features, can yield a greater cognitive benefit for older adults than traditional exercise alone, according to a new study. "Exergames" May Provide Cognitive Benefit for Older Adults - read more

Google Seek Answers for Autism

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Photo: A participant with his instructor used the software; linked to [20/01/2012] Researchers at the University of Utah have created a program that helps kids with autism focus on building their skills and utilising an aptitude for visual-spatial thinking, computers and other electronic media. Google Seek Answers for Autism - read more

Lying and Sitting More Comfortably

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Photo: Sensor mat in a wheelchair; linked to [16/12/2011] People who have to sit at work often have back pain. People permanently confined to bed are even worse off – they frequently develop bed sores. New smart cushioning is intended to eliminate the discomforts of lying and sitting. An integrated sensor system equalises pressure selectively. Lying and Sitting More Comfortably - read more

 
 

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